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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.

How To Choose Cretan Olive Oil With Tips From Top Producer Terra Creta

by Rosemary April 4, 2025February 22, 2021 Categories Greece, People In Food, Recipes
1200 Cretan Olive Oil by Authentic Food Quest

Cretan olive oil, an elixir of life, features prominently in the famous Cretan diet. From ancient times to today, Crete

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How to Make an Authentic Boureki Recipe From Chania, Crete

by Rosemary March 6, 2025February 16, 2021 Categories Greece, Recipes
1200 Boureki Chania by Authentic Food Quest

This boureki recipe is for one of the most traditional dishes from Crete. It is a baked layered dish with

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Your Guide to Vietnamese Street Food: 20 Local Foods Worth Trying

by Rosemary April 10, 2024February 8, 2021 Categories Street Food, Vietnam
Vietnamese street food Hanoi Vietnam by Authentic Food Quest

Vietnamese street food is tasting the real Vietnam with unique differences across regions and cities.  The north and south of

Tags Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Saigon 20 Comments

Best Authentic Vietnamese Broken Rice Com Tam Recipe with Grilled Pork

by Rosemary November 24, 2023January 25, 2021 Categories Recipes, Vietnam
Best Authentic Vietnamese Broken Rice Com Tam Recipe with Grilled Pork 10

This Vietnamese broken rice recipe is for a simple to make iconic Saigon food. Full of flavor, the soft and

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10 of the Best Authentic Food in Hanoi You Must Eat

by Rosemary April 10, 2024January 12, 2021 Categories Vietnam, Dishes
Bun Cha meal one of the Best Hanoi Food by AuthenticFoodQuest

This Hanoi food guide is an introduction to the local specialties from Northern Vietnam. Vietnamese cuisine varies by region. Each

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Banh Mi – The Best Vietnamese Sandwich to Fall in Love With

by Rosemary May 31, 2023January 5, 2021 Categories Vietnam, Dishes, Street Food
1200 Vietnamese Sandwich Banh Mi Authentic Food Quest

“That’s a symphony in a sandwich” is how Anthony Bourdain described the most famous Vietnamese sandwich called the Banh Mì.

Tags Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Saigon 100 Comments

Guide to the Best of the Food in Saigon: 15 Local Foods Not to Miss

by Rosemary September 29, 2022December 29, 2020 Categories Dishes, Vietnam
1200 Fish Soup Food in Saigon by Authentic Food Quest

Ho Chi Minh City, or as the locals refer to it as Saigon, is a vibrant and dazzling metropolis. The

Tags Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon 19 Comments

Melomakarona Recipe: Greek Christmas Cookies To Delight In

by Rosemary March 6, 2025December 21, 2020 Categories Greece, Recipes
Melomakarona Recipe Christmas Greek Cookies by AuthenticFoodQuest

This melomakarona recipe is for one of the most beloved Greek Christmas cookies. Soft and oval-shaped, these cookies with orange

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One of The Best Mexican Coffees – Finca Chelin Oaxaca Coffee Maker

by Rosemary April 10, 2024November 23, 2020 Categories Drinks, Mexico, People In Food
Finca Chelin Oaxaca Coffee Mexico by Authentic Food Quest

Finca Chelin opened our eyes to the depth and nuances of Mexico coffee. While in Oaxaca, exploring the local specialties,

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How To Make Vietnamese Pizza: Best Street Food Recipe

by Rosemary September 10, 2022November 10, 2020 Categories Dishes, Recipes, Vietnam
Vietnamese Pizza Recipe by AuthenticFoodQuest

Vietnamese pizza, a popular street food is made with rice paper topped with all forms of goodness – pork, shrimp,

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