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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.

The Best Guide to Chocolate in Oaxaca

by Rosemary April 10, 2024October 27, 2020 Categories Drinks, Mexico, People In Food
Chocolate in Oaxaca Mexico by AuthenticFoodQuest

Chocolate is one of Mexico’s gastronomical gifts to the world. Oaxacan chocolate is arguably the most significant Mexican chocolate, prized

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20+ Must-Try Oaxaca Foods That Will Leave You Craving More

by Rosemary April 10, 2024October 19, 2020 Categories Dishes, Mexico
Oaxaca Food Guide by AuthenticFoodQuest

The food in Oaxaca is complex with strong indigenous roots from the Zapotec and Mixtec groups. After 6 months in

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7 Authentic Peruvian Street Food You Want To Have

by Rosemary October 31, 2023October 13, 2020 Categories Street Food, Peru
dona pochita street cart Grilling Anticuchos a popular peru street food in Lima by Authentic Food Quest

Peru street food is very popular. Of the South American countries we visited, we were most surprised by the popularity

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A Guide to The Best of Hue Food and Authentic Restaurants

by Rosemary April 10, 2024October 6, 2020 Categories Dishes, Vietnam
Plates of Hue Food by AuthenticFoodQuest

Hue food is distinguished in Vietnam for its sophistication. It is regarded by many as the best food in the

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10 of The Most Authentic Peruvian Desserts You Want To Know

by Rosemary April 10, 2024September 15, 2020 Categories Desserts, Peru
Featured Image Picarones Peruvian Desserts by Authentic Food Quest

Peruvian desserts are a representation of Peru’s rich culinary culture. A fusion of flavors, the food has Inca roots, as

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Make The Best Authentic Tlayudas Oaxaca Style | Tlayuda Recipe

by Rosemary September 18, 2022September 7, 2020 Categories Mexico, Recipes
Tlayudas Recipe Oaxca Mexico by Authentic Food Quest

This tlayudas recipe is for an iconic Oaxaca street food that is easy to make at home. It is sometimes

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3 Maipo Valley Wineries for the Best Santiago Wine Tours

by Rosemary February 27, 2024September 1, 2020 Categories Tours, Chile
Maipo Valley Wineries and Santiago Wine Tours by Authentic Food Quest

Maipo Valley is one of the most prestigious and traditional wine regions in Chile. Because of its proximity to the

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The Best Guide to The Seven Fires with Francis Mallmann

by Rosemary April 28, 2022July 28, 2020 Categories Argentina, People In Food
Claire and Rosemary at Patagonia Sur with Francis Mallmann by Authentic Food Quest

Francis Mallmann, Argentinian chef, author of Seven Fires and featured on Netflix Chef’s Table, is quite possibly the most interesting

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Authentic Chocotorta Recipe: Easy to Make Argentina Birthday Cake

by Rosemary September 21, 2022June 29, 2020 Categories Argentina, Recipes
Featured Image of Chocotorta Argentina Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

This chocotorta Argentina cake is a true wonder and unbelievably easy. It’s a classic Argentina birthday cake layered with dulce de leche and then chilled in the refrigerator. This no-bake chocolate cake is one of the easiest traditional Argentina desserts you can make.

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10 Authentic Peruvian Drinks You Will Absolutely Love

by Rosemary July 11, 2025June 23, 2020 Categories Drinks, Peru
Peruvian Beers traditional Drinks in Peru by AuthenticFoodQuest

Peru’s food culture is undoubtedly what most know about the country. Peruvian drinks, while not as well known, also deserve

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