We had the idea almost 1.5 years ago of writing a book about the authentic foods we would discover on our quest. This idea came to us in the... read more →
Chances are that your trip to Argentina, will involve visiting the popular tourist attractions. Possibly the beautiful UNESCO Heritage gorge, Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy province. Or perhaps, the Cementerio... read more →
Argentinians love sweets and dulce de leche is one of the favorites that delights the nation. What is dulce de leche you might ask, it is literally “sweetened milk”... read more →
Dental insurance isn’t something most travelers think about when looking to purchase travel insurance for long term travel. This was certainly the case with us. As we prepared to... read more →
When we asked our Argentinian friends in preparation for our quest for authentic food in Argentina: Who best represents authentic Argentine cuisine? From whom can we learn more about... read more →
We are incredibly thrilled to announce that our new book, Authentic Food Quest Argentina: A Guide to Eat Your Way Authentically Through Argentina is now available on Amazon Kindle.... read more →
One of the best ways to learn about a person’s food and culture is to step into their kitchen. Food is how people show love for their families, friends... read more →
One of Summer’s greatest pleasures is barbecue grilling. To make the most of your barbecue season, we invite you to discover Argentinian grilling. Argentina takes its beef very seriously... read more →
You might think that Argentina is all about Malbec wine. Let’s get real, the craft beer craze is taking over the country. It is true that you are more... read more →
Street food has been a growing food trend across the globe for the last few years. While in Argentina on our quest for authentic food, we looked to discover... read more →
Have you ever visited a goat farm in a winery? When we went to Cafayate, the second wine producing region in Argentina, it was to discover its famous Torrontés... read more →
One of the most significant and important grains we experienced on our authentic food quest in South America was quinoa or quinua in Spanish. Even though we were already... read more →
Argentina, famous for it’s steaks and malbec wines has more to offer foodies and travelers in the gastronomy scene. This two part article highlights the top 10 Buenos Aires food... read more →
Argentina, famous for its steaks and Malbec wines has more to offer foodies and travelers in the gastronomy scene. As part of our quest to discover the authentic food... read more →
Patagonia is home to Argentina’s best meat such as lamb, wild game, deer, and wild rabbits. European immigrants who moved to Bariloche in the early 20th century brought their... read more →
We are currently in Bariloche enjoying the beautiful outdoors as well as on our quest for the local specialties. We covered chocolates in our previous post, and the next... read more →
Bariloche, one of the most attractive cities in Argentina and popular holiday and outdoor destination, is located on the southwest part of country close to the Chilean border. Located... read more →
When we decided to venture to Argentina as our first country in South America, Patagonia was high on my list. I have always been drawn to desertic and isolated... read more →
What is there to eat at the end of world? What kind of food grows there? What does an Ushuaia restaurant serve for specialties? These are some of the... read more →
Talking about Authentic Food in Argentina would not be complete without talking about its Authentic Empanadas. Although we have presented many different Argentinian specialties including Parilla, Choripan, Milanesa, Helados,... read more →
Running has been one of our favorite ways of keeping fit and healthy and a sport that we both enjoy. One of the things that we like about... read more →
We are now entering our third month of experiencing authentic food in Argentina and it has been a delicious experience. One question we get asked often is “how do... read more →
Our quest to understand the wines of Argentina brought us to the second major wine producing region in Argentina, famous for its white Torrontes wines. It took two bus... read more →
There is no question, an asado is the national past time in Argentina. Every Sunday, families and friends across the country get together to have a barbeque, cooked on... read more →
The indigenous communities of Northern Argentina make the meals and the regional cooking unique to Argentina. In our previous post Llama meat and the surprising dishes from the Quebrada de... read more →
We are still in the northwest part of Argentina and our quest to find authentic food has taken us even further north from Salta to a little city (pueblo)... read more →
Our quest to discover authentic food in Argentina has taken us from Mendoza to Salta, which is in the Northwestern region of Argentina. The reason we chose to visit... read more →
On our quest to understand the local specialties and typical dishes from Mendoza, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Vanina Chimeno. Vanina is Chef and owner of Mariá... read more →
Discovering and finding the local dishes in a particular region is one of the aspects we enjoy the most about Authentic Food Quest. For this particular stop in Mendoza,... read more →
Mendoza is well known for its wines and especially the world famous Malbec. But did you know it is also famous for its production of olive oil from the... read more →
When we arrived in Mendoza after a 14 hour bus ride from Buenos Aires, the first thing that struck us was the local rhythm and pace. We left the... read more →
Sweets, dulces and postres are everywhere you look in Argentina. Argentinians have a love affair with these delicious but calorie laden delights. Bakeries or panaderias, ice-cream stores or Helados... read more →
Discovering the farmers markets for us is always an adventure and a delightful experience. Needless to say, that one of the first things we did when we arrived in... read more →
Tango is synonymous with Argentina, and taking in a Tango show is often on the “must-do” list of many travelers and visitors to Buenos Aires. And as such, it... read more →
For anyone looking to experience authentic food in Argentina, one must experience an asado. Generally speaking, an asado refers to a barbeque, which consists of grilling beef alongside... read more →
When many people think about Argentina and food, the first thing that often comes to mind is meat and beef. On our quest to understand the authentic food, one... read more →
Our quest to discover the authentic food in a region has been a strategic effort made up of three parts. The first part involves researching the local foods in... read more →
As avid users of Airbnb or shared apartments everywhere we go to, we like to do our own cooking and therefore our own grocery shopping. We love to discover... read more →
Earlier this week, courtesy of Bsas4U Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, I had the opportunity to take a food tour with Parrilla Tour. This Buenos Aires food tour was... read more →
When talking to portenos about the markets that we must hit as part of understanding what is local and authentic in the area, the Buenos Aires Market came... read more →
As part of our adventure on Authentic Food Quest, we are traveling through South America to discover and highlight authentic foods in the region. We are spending the month... read more →
A focus away from the pretentiousness of gourmet restaurants and a return to simplicity, heritage and traditional roots has taken a hold of Argentina, as it has in other... read more →
My first take on a city always comes through the senses and in particular the odor of the place. For me, each city has its own smell. A certain... read more →
And we are off....next stop Buenos Aires!!! Let's go forth boldly! After months of preparation, we are finally leaving for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our quest for authentic food in... read more →
In preparation for our trip to Argentina, we had to plan for a few necessities prior to our departure. Planning in advance for these necessary items can help you... read more →
One of the questions we get asked constantly is “why are you traveling to Argentina?, “Why are you making that your first stop?” Curiosity The journey to embark on this... read more →
Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to invite you to explore the local flavors on your travels. Follow our quest for authentic foods from around the world.
