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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.

Pataniscas de Bacalhau Recipe: Easy to Make Portuguese Cod Fish Fritters

by Rosemary March 22, 2023January 31, 2022 Categories Portugal, Recipes
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This easy authentic Portuguese pataniscas de bacalhau recipe makes for a mouthwatering starter or main dish. Light and fried to

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Ajvar Recipe: How To Make Delicious Balkan Roasted Red Peppers Sauce

by Rosemary September 12, 2022December 23, 2021 Categories Montenegro, Recipes
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This Ajvar recipe is for an addictive sauce that blends roasted red pepper, eggplants and spices. Popular in the Balkans

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Kalitsounia Recipe: How To Make Simple Cretan Cheese Pies

by Rosemary February 17, 2025December 20, 2021 Categories Greece, Recipes
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This kalitsounia recipe is for much loved Cretan cheese pies found all over the island of Crete. While there are

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Francesinha Recipe: Scrumptious Porto Sandwich To Make and Love

by Rosemary December 21, 2022November 16, 2021 Categories Portugal, Recipes
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This francesinha recipe is for a delicious iconic sandwich from Porto. Full of flavors, this sandwich has layers of sausage,

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How to Make The Best Wagyu Burger – Easy Homemade Recipe

by Rosemary November 27, 2023October 29, 2021 Categories Recipes, USA
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This wagyu burger recipe is for the best homemade burger you’ll ever have. Richly marbled American wagyu beef, caramelized onions,

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Filipino Food Guide: 15 Authentic Filipino Dishes You Want to Have

by Rosemary January 18, 2024October 25, 2021 Categories Philippines, Dishes
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Filipino food varies widely by region. It is a fusion of flavors that reflects the country’s multicultural influences with special

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17 Authentic Montenegrin Foods And Drinks You Want To Try

by Rosemary August 30, 2022September 30, 2021 Categories Dishes, Montenegro
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Montenegro food is full of contrasts. This small country in Southeastern Europe offers an incredible range of flavors in the

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Bifana Recipe – How To Make The Best Portuguese Sandwich

by Rosemary December 21, 2022September 14, 2021 Categories Portugal, Recipes
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This bifana recipe is for a classic Portuguese sandwich that is universally loved. Thin slices of pork marinated in white

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Best Easy Authentic Pao de Lo Recipe – A Moist Portuguese Sponge Cake

by Rosemary December 15, 2023September 7, 2021 Categories Portugal, Recipes
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This easy Pao de Lo recipe is for a moist and fluffy Portuguese sponge cake. With just three ingredients –

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Plantaze Winery – Vranac Wines At One of The Largest Vineyards in Europe

by Rosemary August 30, 2022August 24, 2021 Categories Montenegro, Tours
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Can you believe Plantaze Montenegro is the largest vineyard in Europe? Located in one of Europe’s smallest countries, we would

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