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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


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 passport required! (Cinda Chavich photos) By CINDA CHAVICH The fat dumpling sags ominously at the end of my outstretched chopsticks, proof of its delicate wrapper and perfectly soupy interior. I’ve
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


MALAYSIA’S MULTICULTURAL SMORGASBORD
From sprawling food markets to hawker stands, giant Durian fruit, skewers of tender grilled meats, spicy curries and stir-fried noodles,...
Cinda Chavich
Apr 2, 2022


RESTAURANTS: Diversity is all part of Victoria's inclusive, international dining scene
We’ve seen an uptick in authentic, global flavours in Victoria restaurants, thanks to chefs from around the world sharing their secrets
Cinda Chavich
Mar 10, 2022


SERIOUS SQUID: BC's giant Humboldt is a monster of the deep
Humboldt Squid is BC's giant, legendary and sustainable seafood choice.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 25, 2022
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