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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.

Top 5 Mexican Snacks Box To Satisfy Your Latin Cravings – A Full Review

by Claire August 17, 2023July 29, 2022 Categories Mexico, Snacks
1200 Best Mexican Snacks by Authentic Food Quest

A Mexican snacks box delivers the rich culture of Mexico in a tasty subscription box. If you are looking to

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The Best Sicilian Desserts: 12 Desserts in Sicily You Want To Eat

by Claire January 4, 2026July 28, 2022 Categories Desserts, Italy
1200 Best Sicilian Desserts by Authentic Food Quest

Sicilian desserts, the sweetest part of the Italian la dolce vita, is a rich part of the Sicilian food culture.

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Evora Food Guide: 11 Alentejo Foods and The Best Restaurants To Eat Them

by Claire January 17, 2024July 26, 2022 Categories Portugal, Dishes
Sopa de Acorda Evora Food Portugal by Authentic Food Quest

Evora food is a must for food lovers exploring Portuguese cuisine. One of the most beautifully preserved medieval towns in

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Your Guide to Cafayate Wineries: 10 Bodegas for Torrontes Wine Tasting

by Claire June 2, 2023July 19, 2022 Categories Argentina, Tours
Bodegas Cafayate Wineries by Authentic Food Quest

Cafayate wineries and wines were unknown to us prior to visiting Argentina. Little we knew about Torrontes, a surprising and

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Bacalhau a Lagareiro Recipe: How to Make Cod Fish Lagareiro-Style

by Claire September 14, 2022July 17, 2022 Categories Portugal, Recipes
Bacalhau A Lagareiro Recipe Portuguese Cod Fish by Authentic Food Quest

This bacalhau a lagareiro recipe is for a classic Portuguese codfish dish that is effortless to make. Simply bake codfish

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12 Surprising Facts About Portugal Food You Want To Know

by Claire August 9, 2022July 14, 2022 Categories Portugal
Surprising Facts About Portugal Food by Authentic Food Quest

Before visiting Portugal, we did not know many facts about Portugal food. The food in Portugal doesn’t have the same

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20 Best Palermo Restaurants For Authentic Sicilian Pizza, Pasta, Sweets and More

by Claire January 4, 2026July 3, 2022 Categories Italy, Restaurants
Best Restaurants in Palermo Sicily by Authentic Food Quest

The Palermo restaurant scene is particularly vibrant and a delight for the taste buds. The best restaurants in Palermo offer

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Iced Bandung Recipe: How To Make Singapore Rose Milk Syrup Drink

by Claire September 13, 2022June 20, 2022 Categories Recipes, Singapore
Air Bandung Recipe by Authentic Food Quest

This quick and simple Bandung recipe makes a delicious 3-ingredient drink with a touch of Rose Syrup. It’s beautiful, floral,

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5 Of The Best Wineries in Douro Valley Portugal You Should Visit

by Claire January 17, 2024June 9, 2022 Categories Portugal, Tours
Best Douro Valley Wineries by Authentic Food Quest

Portugal’s Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. The Douro wines are not widely known, but

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9 Authentic Street Food in Palermo You Need to Taste

by Claire January 4, 2026June 8, 2022 Categories Italy, Street Food
Palermo Street Food by Authentic Food Quest

The Palermo street food culture is one of the strongest in Europe. So much so, that Forbes magazine once ranked

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