EATING ACROSS CANADA: Iconic Canadian dishes from coast to coast
Celebrating Canada Day with a look at some Canadian food traditions and favourite dishes to enjoy on a virtual trip across Canada.
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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
Cinda Chavich
- May 18
LONDON CALLING: Victoria has all the trappings for a royal tour on this side of the pond
Victoria, BC — named for a British monarch — has all the trappings for a royal tour, from old world architecture to local gin & high tea.
Cinda Chavich
- Jan 15
TO SCOTLAND: In search of haggis, the Scots' national dish
Take a trip to Scotland to try haggis (a rustic sausage made with oats and all the odd bits), and learn why it's still celebrated.
Cinda Chavich
- Jan 10
SAY CHEESE! - Discover Swiss fondue, from alpine pasture to bubbly pot
You can't visit Switzerland without tasting their iconic cheeses - whether Gruyère, Emmenthal or Appenzeller a fondue meal is a must!
Cinda Chavich
- Nov 19, 2022
TEQUILA FROM THE GROUND UP: Travel to Mexico for traditional tequila
Blue agave is harvested by hand, the hearts roasted, crushed and fermented for fine Mexican tequila. See every artisan step in photos.
Cinda Chavich
- Sep 2, 2022
TALKING TEA: Tea rooms to visit in Victoria
From pretty tearooms to tea masters and homegrown island teas, Victoria is a town that's steeped in tea traditions — here's where to sip it.
Cinda Chavich
- Aug 1, 2022
CACAO CRUSADER: Sourcing ethical chocolate, from bean to bar
With Valentine's Day and Easter on the horizon, learn about ethically sourced, single origin chocolate from Victoria's cacao experts.
Cinda Chavich
- May 20, 2022
HAVE YOUR CAKE: Victoria's best bakery cafes
Whether you opt for a downtown patisserie or a neighborhood haunt, you can try a different bakery café every day of the week in Victoria BC
Cinda Chavich
- May 18, 2022
TRAVEL: Vancouver Island's (delicious) road less traveled
A trip from Sooke to a cosy cabin in Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island's wild west coast offers a delicious diversion from city life.
Cinda Chavich
- May 15, 2022
Victoria's fantastic food scene: What and where to eat in the BC capital
A bold bit of Britain by the sea and a haven for young, creative chefs and food producers, Victoria is a dining destination. By CINDA...
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