Southeast Asia is known for its hot and humid climate. And, as you enjoy spicy food and local dishes at open air restaurants, you will want to quench your... read more →
In many parts of the world, you don’t have to worry much when you drink water from the tap. Southeast Asia, is unfortunately not one of those places. As... 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 →
You may already know Chile produces some excellent wines with a growing reputation every year. Our quest for authentic food in Chile took us across the entire country -... 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 →
As you read this title, you are probably thinking: What in the world is Peruvian Maca? Why would anyone decide to go on a Peruvian Maca diet? We first... read more →
When a country wins World’s Leading Culinary Destination you take notice. When Peru won World’s Leading Culinary Destination four years in a row from 2012 through 2015, you know... read more →
Writing about the quest for authentic food and local specialities in Peru would not be complete without talking about Peruvian Pisco Sour. The Pisco Sour is considered the national... read more →
Did you know that Chile is the biggest producer of Cabernet Sauvignon behind France? Neither did we before visiting the Central Valley region of Chile which includes the smaller... read more →
Our trip into Chile began with a 16-hour bus ride from Bariloche, Argentina to Talca, Chile. Talca is located in Maule Valley, one of Chile wine regions. We left... read more →
One of the things that has been fascinating to observe in Montevideo, Uruguay is how obsessive Uruguayans are about drinking mate. They can been anywhere and at anytime of... 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 →
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 →
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.
