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Claire is co-founder of Authentic Food Quest and a lover of simple and exquisite cuisine. Since 2015, with her partner, Rosemary, she has been traveling the world as a digital nomad showcasing local food experiences and immersive cooking vacations. A former mechanical engineer, Claire is the driving force behind SEO, website analytics, and keeping Authentic Food Quest running smoothly. When Claire is not savoring global flavors, she can be found running, cycling, or hiking.

10 Surprising Exotic Chilean Fruits You’ll Want To Taste

by Claire January 17, 2024October 21, 2022 Categories Chile, Street Food
Chilean fruits at Santiago Market by Authentic Food Quest

Discovering Chilean fruits at the local farmers markets in Chile was one of the highlights of our trip to the

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Top Olive Oil Tours Mendoza: Taste The Best Of Argentina Green Gold

by Claire January 23, 2024October 11, 2022 Categories Argentina, Tours
Olive Oil Tours Mendoza by Authentic Food Quest

Mendoza, the land that has made Malbec famous, is also responsible for the production of high quality Argentina olive oil.

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The 15 Best Chiang Mai Markets: Food, Flowers, Night Markets And More

by Claire August 18, 2023October 9, 2022 Categories Street Food, Thailand
Chiang Mai Markets Thailand by Authentic Food Quest

Chiang Mai markets are a great place to experience Thai culture and learn about the local food scene.  In Thailand’s

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Best Chiang Mai Neighborhoods: Where to Stay in Chiang Mai (for Food Lovers!)

by Claire November 14, 2023September 30, 2022 Categories Thailand, Accommodations
Chiang Mai Neighborhoods and temples by Authentic Food Quest

In one of Thailand’s most popular cities, finding the best places to stay in Chiang Mai can be challenging. Having

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Paris Chocolate Tour: Visit The World Best Chocolate Shops and More

by Claire May 21, 2024September 28, 2022 Categories France, Tours
La Duree Chocolate Tour Paris by Authentic Food Quest

Take your chocolate knowledge to new heights on a chocolate tour in Paris. Did you know that the French consume

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Polvo A Lagareiro Recipe: How To Make Octopus Portuguese Style

by Claire January 17, 2024August 30, 2022 Categories Portugal, Recipes
Polvo a Lagareiro Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

This Polvo a Lagareiro recipe is for a delicious and traditional Portuguese dish. Requiring only a few ingredients, it consists

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15 Of The Best Restaurants to Eat like a Local in Lisbon

by Claire January 17, 2024August 12, 2022 Categories Portugal, Restaurants
Best Local Restaurants in Lisbon by Authentic Food Quest.

Getting familiar with a new city and finding the best places to eat can be a daunting task. Determined to

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Top 7 Italian Snacks Box To Taste La Dolce Vita – A Full Review

by Claire April 10, 2024August 10, 2022 Categories Italy, Snacks
1200 Italian Snacks Box by Authentic Food Quest

The essence of “La Dolce Vita” or the sweet life in Italian are captured in these Italian snacks boxes. A

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7 Authentic Ways You Want to Eat Bacalhau The Portuguese Way (With Recipes)

by Claire January 17, 2024August 9, 2022 Categories Portugal, Dishes
Bacalhau Portugal Codfish by Authentic Food Quest

Bacalhau, or codfish, took us by surprise in Portugal. The simplicity of the dish, the multiple variations and cooking styles,

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Cabras de Cafayate: How To Visit A Surprising Goat Farm At Domingo Hermanos

by Claire August 22, 2024August 2, 2022 Categories Argentina, Tours
Cabras de Cafayate Goat Farm Visit Argentina by Authentic Food Quest

Cabras de Cafayate or goat cheese is one of the flagship products in northwest Argentina.  While in Argentina exploring the

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