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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.

Top Cooking Class in Athens With Acropolis View: Our Review

by Rosemary April 3, 2025May 29, 2024 Categories Cooking, Greece
Top Cooking Class in Athens With Acropolis View: Our Review 1

Greece is one of our favorite countries for food. Even though we’ve traveled to the country several times, it wasn’t

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15 Portuguese Dishes with Recipes You’ll Love

by Rosemary May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Categories Portugal, Dishes
Portuguese Food by Authentic Food Quest

When you think about traditional Portuguese food, what comes to mind?  Besides the famous Portuguese egg tarts or pastéis de

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9 Must-Try Mediterranean Meal Kits for a Healthy Diet

by Rosemary May 22, 2024May 21, 2024 Categories Cooking
1200 Mediterranean Meal Kits Delivery by Authentic Food Quest

The Mediterranean diet, a pillar of healthy living, is easily achievable using Mediterranean meal kits. These meal plans emphasize the

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10 Best International Meal Kits for Food Lovers

by Rosemary June 26, 2024May 20, 2024 Categories Cooking
1200 International Meal Kits by Authentic Food Quest

International meal kits make it easy to bring flavors from around the world to your table. And we know from

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Tastiest Paella Cooking Class in Valencia Review

by Rosemary July 10, 2024May 14, 2024 Categories Cooking, Spain
Paella Cooking Class In Valencia

Paella is one of Spain’s most famous dishes, and it is originally from the Valencia region. We spent several months

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Ultimate Guide to Wine Windows in Florence With Map

by Rosemary February 19, 2025May 10, 2024 Categories Drinks, Italy
Wine Windows Florence by Authentic Food Quest

“La peste”, the Italian plague, or “surplus wines” were the two most common answers we heard when we asked about

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11 Must-Try Soup Mixes for Cozy Meals at Home

by Rosemary May 15, 2024May 9, 2024 Categories Cooking, Dishes
1200 Potato Soup Best Soup Kits by Authentic Food Quest

Nothing screams comfort like a delicious bowl of steaming soup. And when convenience and ease are paramount, a soup kit

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Montmartre Food Tour Review: Eat Like a Local In Paris Top Neighborhood

by Rosemary June 3, 2024April 25, 2024 Categories France, Tours
Tasting Montmartre Food Tour Paris by Authentic Food Quest

Montmartre, the most visited area in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower, is a delicious district to explore on a food

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Chicago Chinatown Food Tour Review: Taste the Best of Chinatown

by Rosemary April 29, 2024April 22, 2024 Categories USA, Tours
Chicago Chinatown Food Tour review by AuthenticFoodQuest

This Chicago Chinatown food tour surprised us in many ways. For starters, we’ve never taken a food tour in Chicago,

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Istanbul Cooking Class Review: Top 3 Best Cooking Classes To Consider

by Rosemary May 3, 2024April 11, 2024 Categories Cooking, Turkey
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Taking an Istanbul cooking class is a fun and delicious way to dive into Türkiye’s rich culinary culture. The cuisine

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