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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.

7 Best Cooking Classes In Saigon For 2024

by Rosemary April 14, 2024April 4, 2024 Categories Vietnam, Cooking
Best Cooking Classes in Saigon by Authentic Food Quest

Cooking classes in Saigon offer a delicious immersion into the nuances of Vietnamese cooking. Vietnamese food, loved around the world

Tags Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon 22 Comments

7 Best Chiang Mai Cooking Classes in 2024

by Rosemary April 2, 2024 Categories Thailand, Cooking
Cooking Classes Chiang Mai by Authentic Food Quest

Northern Thai cuisine is one of the most renowned styles of cooking in Thailand, and Chiang Mai is the perfect

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Easy Garlic Confit Recipe

by Rosemary January 23, 2025March 29, 2024 Categories France, Recipes
Garlic Confit Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

This garlic confit recipe uses an old and simple French cooking technique where garlic cloves are slowly cooked in oil

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Best Cooking Classes In Singapore: 7 Top Cookery Classes for 2024

by Rosemary March 29, 2024 Categories Cooking, Singapore
Making Chicken Satayin one of the best Cooking Classes in Singapor by Authentic Food Quest

Taking cooking classes in Singapore is a delicious way to experience the diversity and multicultural flavors found in the cuisine.

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7 Must-Try Cooking Classes In Hoi An For 2024

by Rosemary April 14, 2024March 28, 2024 Categories Vietnam, Cooking
Best Cooking Classes in Hoi An by Authentic Food Quest

While exploring the local food in central Vietnam, we took Hoi An cooking classes to better understand the fundamental ingredients

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Best Chicago Food Tours: Top 10 Windy City Culinary Experiences (2024)

by Rosemary March 16, 2024March 15, 2024 Categories Tours, USA
Chicago Deep Dish_Food Tours Favorite by AuthenticFoodQuest

Chicago food tours introduce you to the best local food scene and the iconic flavors that have received worldwide acclaim.

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Best Travel Insurance for Food Traveler (Long Stay Included)

by Rosemary March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 Categories Food Traveler Tips
1200 Travel insurance for long stay by Authentic Food Quest

Planning your next culinary travel adventure? Have you thought about travel insurance? While it may not be top of mind,

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Allianz Travel Insurance Review: What is Included for Your 2024 Travels

by Rosemary March 13, 2024 Categories Food Traveler Tips
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Experienced travelers know – travel insurance is an absolute necessity.  We travel quite frequently with a focus on local food

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How to Make Bacalhau a Bras Portuguese Favorite Dish

by Rosemary March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Categories Recipes, Portugal
Bacalhau A Bras Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

Bacalhau a Bras is one of Portugal’s most popular dishes. Easy to make, it’s a delightful combination of codfish stir-fried

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7 Must-Try Bangkok Food Tours For A Taste of Thailand in 2024

by Rosemary April 14, 2024March 5, 2024 Categories Thailand, Tours
Bangkok Street Food scene by Authentic Food Quest

Bangkok, considered the street food capital of the world, is a wonderful city to explore on a food tour. On

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