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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


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


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


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


TREND: The modern appeal of ancient grains
Learn all about the ancient and heirloom grains and seeds that have fed us for millennia, from Red Fife wheat and emmer, to spelt and quinoa
Cinda Chavich
Sep 3, 2021


THE BEAN BUTCHERS: Vegan meat makers in Victoria are leading the global trend
The Very Good Butchers add up the number of “beans butchered” for their range of vegan meat products — 26 million +
Cinda Chavich
Aug 4, 2021


GARDEN OF EATING: Growing food in the city
Turning your yard into an urban food farm is a hot trend in Victoria and its easy to do with help from local garden designers.
Cinda Chavich
Jul 4, 2021


DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE: City chefs love cooking with duck
Duck is turning up on more Victoria menus, from duck confit for breakfast to fried duck wings at the local pub. Cook duck at home, too.
Cinda Chavich
Nov 4, 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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