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


DIG DEEP: IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE WEST COAST CLAM
I trek out to a rocky beach on Vancouver Island to dig for a dinner of littleneck clams, and unearth the history of this indigenous feast.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022


Recipes: Cooking with Mushrooms
From mushroom pesto and pate to Oyster Mushroom 'Wings", chanterelle risotto and mushroom bisque, these recipes are sure to inspire.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022


EATING WELL IN THE NEW NORMAL
Cooking during a pandemic has all of the hallmarks of classic crisis management — "strategies to help an organization deal with a sudden...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 6, 2022


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


A HONG KONG MINUTE
You can have an authentic Chinese culinary adventure, right here in BC, with a tasty tour of the Asian restaurant scene in Richmond, no...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 3, 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


Lima's Food Revolution
Travel to Lima, one of the world's hottest destinations for modern and creative cuisine, inspired by indigenous ingredients.
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


THE NEW GRAINOLOGY — A MILLER’S TALE
Fresh stone-milled flour is finding fans among artisan bakers and food lovers alike — it's a trend that's producing a tasty and healthier...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 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


Tea as it should be
With tea touted as one of the world’s healthiest beverages, it’s disconcerting for consumers to learn that tea bags are leaching...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022
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