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Cinda Chavich's
taste the world
Taste the delicious culinary corners of the world -- and find the best food in Victoria -- with food + travel writer Cinda Chavich


CHERRY ON TOP: Celebrate cherry season in BC with my simple Cherry Clafoutis recipe
Enjoy this easy-bake Cherry Clafoutis when fresh BC cherries are in season
Cinda Chavich
Jul 4


COOKING: Classic Canadian recipes for a Canada Day feast
Celebrate Canada Day with this coast-to-coast menu of Canadian recipes. Oh Canada, our home and Native land!
Cinda Chavich
Jul 1


HERE’S TO GOOD HEALTH: 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
Jun 12


RHUBARB: Recipes for our tart, pretty and oh-so-Canadian ingredient
Rhubarb is a spring tradition, growing in gardens across Canada, and we have recipes for rhubarb pies, muffins and desserts.
Cinda Chavich
May 1


BAKING BABKA: The European tradition of sweet Easter breads
Remembering my grandmother and her beautiful Easter breads, with recipes for Ukrainian babka and poppy seed rolls.
Cinda Chavich
Mar 29


CHILI CRISP: A killer condiment
Just in time for Lunar New Year celebrations, here's a look at chili crisp, the spicy Asian condiment you need now!
Cinda Chavich
Feb 22


STRETCH: Pork, meet Cabbage
Try some of my favourite recipes combining economical pork and cabbage — a classic match that's featured in delicious dishes from around the globe.
Cinda Chavich
Feb 17


STRETCH: East-meets-west with economical pork cutlets
Breaded pork cutlets — for schnitzel or Japanese Katsu Don — is a great, economical dish for chilly days.
Cinda Chavich
Jan 24


GONE CRACKERS: DIY Christmas crackers are good, crispy, holiday fun
You can make tasty, artisan-style crackers yourself with these easy recipes! It's easy to make your own artisan crackers — a great gift for food lovers! By CINDA CHAVICH When you’re planning a party menu, there’s the cheese tray, the charcuterie board, the creamy chicken liver parfait, the hummus and white bean slather — but beneath it all, there’s the cracker. The base for all of the meats and cheeses and spreads is something crunchy to ferry all of that flavourful stuff f
Cinda Chavich
Dec 18, 2025


GO NUTS: Have yourself a nutty little Christmas with these holiday recipes
Nuts are harvested around the world at this time of year and I have collected some of my favourite holiday recipes for all of you nut nuts!
Cinda Chavich
Dec 10, 2025
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