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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


VEGETARIAN HAGGIS: A tasty vegan oxymoron for Robbie Burns Night
Scottish chefs make classic haggis with lamb bits, but my meatless, recipe uses oats, mushrooms, beans and herbs for a tasty vegan version!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 19, 2025


FEAST: Sharing Indigenous culture starts at the table
The naaʔuu feast is a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation initiative — a way to share indigenous food and culture with visitors to Tofino. My report.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 6, 2025


SAY CHEESE: Swiss fondue, from alpine pastures to bubbly pots
You can't visit Switzerland without tasting their iconic cheeses - whether Gruyère, Emmenthal or Appenzeller a fondue meal is a must!
Cinda Chavich
Jan 1, 2025


HERE’S TO GOOD HEALTH IN THE NEW YEAR: How I learned to make nocino while foraging in the ‘hood.
Nocino — or green walnut amaro — is an ancient elixir rooted in pagan Celtic and Roman culture, and a liqueur that's easy to make at home.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 1, 2025


VERMOUTH: The bitter and the sweet
As the old cocktail theory goes, it's all about the balance of sweet, sour and bitter components, the latter from amari like Vermouth!
Cinda Chavich
Dec 29, 2024


NATALE IN NAPLES AND BEYOND: Christmas traditions in Italy
Travel to Italy — and the famous Christmas markets of Naples — to celebrate the Nativity.
Cinda Chavich
Dec 22, 2024


COOK THE BOOKS: Gifts of new cookbooks for your favourite home chef
Five fabulous new cookbooks for giving this holiday season and beyond! By CINDA CHAVICH It’s a holiday tradition to give books in my...
Cinda Chavich
Dec 17, 2024


BUTTER BAKER: In praise of shortbread
Holidays at my house always feature a variety cookies but my mother's Scottish shortbread is a must. Recipes for the best buttery cookies.
Cinda Chavich
Dec 17, 2024


TURKEY DINNER 101: How to roast a turkey with stuffing + cranberry sauce
Ten easy steps to make a perfect roast turkey dinner, complete with sage bread stuffing, gravy and last-minute cranberry sauce!
Cinda Chavich
Dec 10, 2024


KLIPPERS ORGANICS: A Delicious Wine Country Destination in BC
At Klippers Organics, one farming family is growing, making, and serving Similkameen Valley cider and food in their own fine dining space
Cinda Chavich
Oct 27, 2024
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