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Cinda Chavich's
taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


Marvelous mushrooms: wild local food
Head out into BC forests to forage for wild mushrooms with an expert or grow a crop of beautiful oyster mushrooms with a kit at home.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022


RECIPE: Malay Nyonya Curry
Nyonya cuisine is the unique fusion of Malay and Chinese cuisine found in places like Penang and Melacca, using colourful turmeric root...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 2022


RECIPE: Double Oyster and Spinach Stew
I created this recipe to use the pre-shucked oysters you can find in jars or tubs at the seafood shop. It makes a rich and satisfying soup.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


RECIPE: Grandma’s Chicken Soup
Here's my grandma’s recipe for delicious chicken soup with three variations — comforting, healthy bone broth to soothe the soul.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 5, 2022


COOKING: A good day for soup
Soup is a healthy habit, reducing food waste and adding immune-boosting colourful veggies to your diet. Find lots of tasty recipes here!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 4, 2022


RECIPES: Cooking with ancient grains
Try these recipes for cooking with ancient grains including whole grain risotto, farro soup, Barley Pudding and No Knead Spelt Bread
Cinda Chavich
Sep 8, 2021


CIDER HOUSE RULES: Cooking with local craft cider
Use craft cider in sweet and savoury recipes, from cider-braised pork belly to steamed mussels, poached pears & Apple Cider Cake.
Cinda Chavich
Sep 7, 2021


A MILLER’S TALE: The health and baking benefits of freshly milled, organic flour
Bakers are discovering the joy of baking with stone-ground organic and ancient grain flours, milled right here in BC. (with recipes).
Cinda Chavich
Feb 9, 2021


RECIPES: From roasted squash salad to sugar pumpkin pudding cake
Recipes for cooking winter squash, from squash salad and squash gnocchi to turkey pot pie with squash and sugar pumpkin pudding cake.
Cinda Chavich
Oct 6, 2020


DIY CHEESE: A raw milk revolution
Learn to make cheese at home with advice from expert and raw milk advocate David Asher, owner of The Black Sheep School of Cheesemaking.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 4, 2020
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