Recipes: Cooking with Mushrooms
From mushroom pesto and pate to Oyster Mushroom 'Wings", chanterelle risotto and mushroom bisque, these recipes are sure to inspire.
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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
Mar 2, 2022
INGREDIENTS: Nettles to forage in spring
Head to the forest to harvest young stinging nettles in the spring, you will be rewarded with a healthy and tasty treat!
Cinda Chavich
Oct 6, 2021
SQUASH SEASON: A winter squash and pumpkin primer for fall
Here's a primer on the types of winter squash available at Vancouver Island farm markets, and how to cook squash in creative dishes!
Cinda Chavich
Sep 8, 2021
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 3, 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
Aug 4, 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
Jun 2, 2021
WILD FOOD: Asparagus of the sea
Not really from the sea or related to asparagus, sea asparagus is popular with chefs on Canada’s coasts.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 9, 2021
A MILLER’S TALE: The health and baking benefits of freshly milled, organic flour
Bakers are discovering the joy of baking with stone-ground organic and ancient grain flours, milled right here in BC. (with recipes).
Cinda Chavich
Oct 6, 2020
RECIPES: From roasted squash salad to sugar pumpkin pudding cake
Recipes for cooking winter squash, from squash salad and squash gnocchi to turkey pot pie with squash and sugar pumpkin pudding cake.
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