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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.

Best Authentic Spanakopita Recipe

by Rosemary March 6, 2025July 24, 2024 Categories Greece, Recipes
Spanakopita Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

This authentic Greek spanakopita recipe is a beloved and simple-to-make Greek dish. It features a delicious filling of Greek feta

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7 Best Valencia Food Tours For Amazing Paella, Wine and Tapas

by Rosemary July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Categories Spain, Tours
Valencia Food Tour by Authentic Food Quest

One of our most memorable experiences during our 3-month stay in Valencia, Spain, living like locals, was the incredible food.

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10 Best Lisbon Wine Tours: From Winery Visits To Porto Tasting

by Rosemary June 28, 2024 Categories Portugal, Tours
1200 Lisbon Wine Tasting by Authentic Food Quest

Lisbon wine tours offer an opportunity to explore Portugal’s wine scene, a country with more than 250 native grape varieties.

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6 Amazing Wineries in Crete for Authentic Greek Wine Lovers

by Rosemary April 4, 2025June 14, 2024 Categories Drinks, Greece, Tours
Vineyard at Loupakis Winery Crete by AuthenticFoodQuest

Cretan wines are going through a rebirth. A new generation of winemakers driven by passion and commitment to quality are

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17 Unforgettable Things to Do in Chania, Crete for Lasting Memories

by Rosemary August 4, 2025June 12, 2024 Categories Food Traveler Tips, Greece
1200 Chania Town Crete by Authentic Food Quest

Things to do in Chania sit firmly on two stout pillars – biological and psychological. Biologically, Chania’s amazingly fresh and

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Authentic Cooking Class in Oaxaca: Review

by Rosemary June 9, 2024June 7, 2024 Categories Cooking, Mexico
Cooking Class Oaxaca La Cocina Oaxaquena by Authentic Food Quest

One reason we took a cooking class in Oaxaca was to understand the intricacies of Mexico’s most revered cuisine. The

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12+ Best BBQ In Austin Texas To Taste The Smoky Goodness

by Rosemary June 5, 2024 Categories USA, Restaurants, Tours
Best BBQi n Austin Tx by AuthenticFoodQuest

The best bbq in Austin is the traditional Central Texas style which is not only famous in the state but

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Savor Madrid: A Must-Read Food Tour Review

by Rosemary July 10, 2024June 3, 2024 Categories Spain, Tours
Madrid Food Tour by Authentic Food Quest

There is nothing better than going behind the scenes and learning about a destination through its food. That’s why we

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Best Ceviche in Lima, Peru: 7 Must-Try Cevicherías Selected by Locals

by Rosemary June 3, 2024 Categories Peru, Dishes, Restaurants
Best Ceviche in Lima by Authentic Food Quest

Ceviche is considered as Lima’s dish of the city and finding the best ceviche in Lima can be somewhat challenging.

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Uncover the 12 Tastiest Food Trucks in Los Angeles Today

by Rosemary June 3, 2024June 2, 2024 Categories USA, Street Food
The Gastro bus Los Angeles Food Truck by Authentic Food Quest

Sometimes the best food arrives on wheels. In the sprawling city of Los Angeles, food trucks offer an excellent option

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