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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.

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
Istanbul Cooking Class by Authentic Food Quest

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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7 Must-Experience Cooking Classes in Saigon

by Rosemary March 4, 2026April 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

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7 Handpicked Chiang Mai Cooking Classes for Authentic Flavors

by Rosemary February 19, 2026April 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
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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 Cooking Classes in Hoi an That Truly Deliver

by Rosemary February 19, 2026March 28, 2024 Categories Vietnam, Cooking
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While exploring the local food in central Vietnam, we took Hoi An cooking classes to better understand the fundamental ingredients

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Top 10 Chicago Food Tours Across the Windy City

by Rosemary February 19, 2026March 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
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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 Travels

by Rosemary February 19, 2026March 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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