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A Guide to Royal Lao Cuisine: Experience Rosewood Luang Prabang

by Rosemary December 22, 2023 Categories Laos, People In Food, Restaurants
Lao Cuisine Rosewood Luang Prabang by Authentic Food Quest

Regarded as the country’s culinary capital, Luang Prabang was once known throughout Laos for its exceptional food.  The main reason?

Tags Luang Prabang 67 Comments

What Is an Asado? An Authentic Experience in the Pampas of Argentina

by Rosemary November 24, 2023August 10, 2021 Categories Argentina, People In Food
1200 Asado Argentina by Authentic Food Quest

“What is an asado” is a question you might ask yourself while thinking about Argentine beef or planning an Argentina

Tags Tandil 14 Comments

Why Thyme Honey From Crete Is One of the Best in the World

by Rosemary August 4, 2025March 15, 2021 Categories Greece, People In Food
1200 Thyme Honey from Crete by Authentic Food Quest

Cretan honey, also known as thyme honey is one of the pillars of the Cretan diet.  Like olive oil and

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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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Oaxaca Mezcal Tour With Award Winning Geü Beez Distillery

by Claire April 10, 2024December 1, 2020 Categories Mexico, People In Food, Tours
Crispin owner at Geu Beez a Mezcal Distillery on our Mezcal Tour Oaxaca by AuthenticFoodQuest

Going on a mezcal tour in Oaxaca was one of the most fascinating experiences we had during our stay. Considered

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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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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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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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