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Rosemary Kimani is the co-founder and editor-in-chief at Authentic Food Quest, where she helps travelers connect with cultures through food and immersive cooking vacations. Since 2015, she and her partner, Claire, have explored the cuisine of 45 countries and 290+ food cities. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet, Business Insider, Huffington Post, and more. A co-author of three books, including a collaboration with Costa Brava Tourism, she blends storytelling with culinary exploration. When not discovering new flavors, she’s an avid runner, having completed eleven marathons. Previously, she held senior strategy roles in advertising.

Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok: Is Ayutthaya Worth Visiting?

by Rosemary February 16, 2023February 1, 2023 Categories Thailand, Tours
Ayutthaya Tour by Authentic Food Quest

Taking an Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok is to journey more than 400 years in the past into Thai culture and

Tags Ayutthaya, Bangkok 50 Comments

Singapore Food Culture: 10 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Singapore

by Rosemary February 13, 2024February 1, 2023 Categories Singapore
Singapore Food Culture by Authentic Food Quest

Singapore has made its name as a top gastronomy destination worldwide.  The diversity of food is unrivaled at the local

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Sakuraco Box Review: Should You Get This Japanese Snacks Box?

by Rosemary January 17, 2024January 27, 2023 Categories Snacks
Sakuraco Box by Authentic Food Quest

This article has links to products and services we recommend, which we may make a commission from. We received a

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Top 15 Authentic Food in Singapore (and 20+ Restaurants To Try Them)

by Rosemary January 17, 2024January 25, 2023 Categories Singapore, Dishes, Restaurants
Large bowl of Singapore Crab soup by AuthenticFoodQuest

When “Makan” or “have you eaten” is the main greeting in Singapore, that immediately tells you something about the importance

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Pampanga Food Guide: 10 Best Delicacies in Pampanga You’ll Want To Try

by Rosemary April 19, 2024January 24, 2023 Categories Philippines, Dishes
1200 Delicacies In Pampanga by Authentic Food Quest

The delicacies in Pampanga are known throughout the Philippines as being some of the best in the country. Pampanga is

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Chilean Wine Regions: 15 Top Wineries You’ll Want To Visit

by Rosemary January 17, 2024January 19, 2023 Categories Chile, Tours
Chile Wine Regions by Authentic Food Quest

Impressive wines are coming out of Chile wine regions, with producers focusing on sustainability and the pursuit of wine excellence. 

Tags Maule Valley, Talca 6 Comments

7 Tastiest Japanese Gift Baskets: Best Gifts From Japan

by Rosemary December 15, 2024January 7, 2023 Categories Food Traveler Tips, Snacks
Japan Gift Baskets by Authentic Food Quest

Exquisite Japanese gift baskets allow you to discover the culinary culture and rich traditions of Japan. Great care and beautiful

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Your Guide To An Uruguay Parrilla: Best Asado and Uruguay Beef In Montevideo

by Rosemary January 10, 2023December 30, 2022 Categories Restaurants, Uruguay
Uruguay Parrilla by Authentic Food Quest

Beef consumption in Uruguay is part of the country’s national identity. The country has the highest per capita meat consumption

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Best Chivito Sandwich: How To Make Uruguay National Dish

by Rosemary November 24, 2023December 21, 2022 Categories Uruguay, Recipes
Chivito sandwich by Authentic Food Quest

The Chivito sandwich is a steak sandwich from Uruguay and is considered the country’s national dish. It’s a generous, unbelievably

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Yerba Mate Uruguay Way: How To Prepare Mate and Its Cultural Significance

by Rosemary May 30, 2023December 20, 2022 Categories Uruguay, Drinks
Mate Uruguay by Authentic Food Quest

One of the things that has been fascinating to observe in Montevideo, Uruguay, is how obsessive Uruguayans are about mate.

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