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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


PUT AN EGG ON IT: How to expertly boil a egg and other egg-cellent recipes!
Celebrate spring with eggs every way — from the perfect jammy eggs to Scotch and devilled eggs — and learn more about this perfect protein.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 1, 2023


SUMMER IN THE CITY: Food trucks, baked goodies & nice noshes in Victoria
Words and Photos By CINDA CHAVICH KEEP ON TRUCKIN’ A great way to enjoy local dining in the great outdoors is to truck on down to visit...
Cinda Chavich
Mar 15, 2023


ONE POTATO, TWO: Super spuds from ancient Peru to perogy pizza
Potatoes are endlessly adaptable in the kitchen. Try my recipes for crispy potato kugel, potato curry and even perogy-inspired potato pizza.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 14, 2023


THE GREAT IRISH BAKE-OFF: Baps, wheaten & fifteens in Northern Ireland
I explore Irish baking traditions in Belfast and beyond, with sweet tray bakes, potato farls, Guinness wheaten and Irish soda bread, too.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 11, 2023


MON PETIT CHOUX: Cosy cabbage dishes to warm your lover's heart
Show your Valentine a whole lotta love this week with cozy cabbage dishes, good for the heart and soul!
Cinda Chavich
Feb 13, 2023


STATUETTE WORTHY SNACKING: Popcorn, movies and Oscar parties
With Oscar awards season upon us, I take a look at how to pop a perfect pot of popcorn, and glam it up for a movie awards' night party.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 10, 2023


LAND OF GIANTS : The lure & lore of Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway
Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway is just one of the magical and unique spots to explore along the rugged Causeway Coast
Cinda Chavich
Jan 30, 2023


SAFFRON: Canada’s spiciest new crop
On a farm near Abbotsford, Avtar Dhillon is producing British Columbia's first commercial saffron crop — the world's most expensive spice.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 24, 2023


HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR — Lucky rabbits, goji berries and all things red
Lunar New Year — celebrated in China, Korea and Japan — falls on January 22, and we’re into all things red, from bbq pork to goji berries!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 19, 2023


MAKING BONE BROTH: Chicken soup soothes both body and soul
Long before the inspirational series of books, chicken soup was known as a healer of bodies and souls. Learn to make it from scratch.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 16, 2023
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