Heidi Fink's Published Food Articles

Lard Times, Jan/Feb 2010 (PDF, 644 KB)
I can't get enough of that heart-healthy homemade lard. (I'm serious.)

A Cook’s Guide to Victoria’s Chinatown, Jan/Feb 2008 (PDF, 8 MB)
In honour of our Chinatown’s 150 years, I offer up my extensive knowledge of Asian ingredients.

Heidi’s Holiday Survival Guide, Nov/Dec 2006 (PDF)
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the Christmas debacle.

The Heritage Fund, July/Aug 2006 (PDF, 3.1 MB)
Delving into family heritage for recipe gems and fond memories.

Breathing New Life into Pasta, March/April 2006 (PDF, 564 KB)
Yes, I give your Wednesday night dinner a make-over, face-lift, and tummy-tuck.

Soup without Recipes, Jan/Feb 2006 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Almost like a written cooking class, this article will have you cooking vegetarian soup like a pro.

My Summer Obsession with Fruit, July/Aug 2005 (PDF)
Wherein I give rein to my inner fruit-frenzied child… and yours, too.

Heidi Fink’s Merry Cookie-Making, Nov/Dec 2004 (PDF, 544 KB)
A collection of my family’s best and worst.

A Soup with a Thousand Faces, Sept/Oct 2004 (PDF, 900 KB)
The search for authentic borscht. My summer of urgent research pays off – or does it?

Polenta on the Board, May/June 2004 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
How Italians play with their food.

How to Curry Flavour, Jan/Feb 2004 (PDF, 1 MB)
My passion for Indian flavours gets a published outlet.

Learning to Love Fruitcake, Nov/Dec 2003 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
I make converts out of even the most determined fruitcake haters.

True Preservation, Sept/Oct 2003 (PDF, 776 KB)
Preserving the harvest.

Cooking with Tea, July/Aug 2003 (PDF, 392 KB)
Is cooking with tea a passing fad, or here to stay? Find answers, details and how-tos in this fascinating read.

The Beauty of Lard, May/June 2003 (PDF, 364 KB)
Lard makes the best pie crust, but can I find chemical free lard in Victoria? The hunt is on!