Mom makes sourdough bread on an international flight
Maria Barradell, a mother of five, was traveling from Dallas, Texas to Barcelona, Spain and decided to make sourdough on the plane. The viral TikTok shows her mixing, folding, and proofing the dough. Please take a look!
In addition to the trinkets and souvenirs you purchase as you travel this holiday season, consider that nonperishable foods are a great way to capture your travel memories and recreate the experiences you enjoyed.
Standard foods such as spices, nuts, coffee and spice blends can be packed in your carry-on, while sauces, marinades and oils can be taken home in checked baggage.
Renata Lofranco of Fairfax County, Virginia, said she always buys groceries when she travels. That way, she can grow her collection of recipes at home and even try making dishes she enjoyed at restaurants on the go.
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“I bought spiced rubs, olive oil, syrups and caramel candies for the meat,” she said.
“I also bought balsamic vinegar for salad dressing. What's nice is that the spice tins and decanters are so pretty that I sometimes keep them on the counter as decorations.”
You can pack the staple foods you bring with you after your trip in your carry-on baggage. (St. Petersburg)
So, for example, if you had a great Creole seafood meal in New Orleans, you might buy whatever made that gourmet experience so memorable and take it home to relive the memories of your great vacation.
Here are some unique foods to try on your next trip.
1. Stir-fry the sauce
The fry sauce is a combination of ketchup and mayonnaise and is packed with a unique flavor.
Nadja Abada, a registered dietitian at JM Nutrition Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, told Fox News Digital that it's a good alternative to the usual seasonings you dip your fries in.
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“Declared as Utah's favorite condiment, the brand name fry sauce is something you can pick up on vacation and bring home in your suitcase,” she said.
The beauty of sauce, she suggested, is its versatility.
“It's not just for fries, it's used as a sauce for tacos, in bowls, and as a dressing for a variety of salads,” Avada says.
Fry sauce has a unique flavor and can be an alternative to regular seasonings, a nutritionist told FOX News Digital. (St. Petersburg)
2. Jerk seasoning
If you're going to a warm place like Jamaica, consider purchasing jerk seasoning at your resort's gift shop.
“While jerk seasoning may be widely available back home, it's best to buy it in Jamaica, where it's made with local ingredients and 'lots of love,'” Ababa says.
Sandals Dunn's River is an all-inclusive beachfront resort with 12 restaurants and an on-site shop stocked with classic items.
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When you get home, add jerk seasoning to your chicken and enjoy. If you don't like chicken, you can use jerk seasoning in a variety of marinades and sauces.
“You can also add some Jamaican flavor to your breakfast by adding it to eggs, or to recall fond memories from your travels,” Ababa said.
Sauces, marinades and oils can be taken home as checked baggage. (St. Petersburg)
3. Salsa and beans
If you're vacationing in Mexico, you'd be remiss not to find staple foods that are easy to carry, Ababa says.
“While the options may seem endless, I recommend a few essential staples: beans and salsa,” she said.
She noted that Mexican supermarket shelves are well stocked with beans.
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“Black, pinto, chickpea, Peruano, ferry, whatever you like,” Ababa said.
Similarly, in Mexico, you can find a wide variety of salsas, including roja, verde, verde cruda, pico de gallo, taquera, habanero, and chipotle.
4. Olive oil
Ababa said if your wanderlust takes you across the Atlantic to Europe, you'll definitely be feasting your eyes on the wide selection of delicious food from the region, some of which you can even take home.
“No matter which country you visit, locally produced olive oil will probably taste better than what you get back home,” she said.
According to one nutritionist, olive oil from overseas is “tastier than what you get at home.'' (St. Petersburg)
“The hardest part when bringing home is choosing your favorites, as there are over 500 olive varieties in Italy alone.”
Of course, olive oil can be spread on bread, poured over pizza, or added to dressings.
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“No matter how you use it, it adds an authentic Mediterranean flavor to your meals,” Ababa told Fox News Digital.
Packaged foods are also great as souvenirs after your trip. (St. Petersburg)
If you go on a river cruise, you'll probably visit several ports in one trip. This is an opportunity to step into the city and explore and shop.
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“While there are wonderful goods from all over Europe, Viking river navigation through France such as the Rhône, Garonne, and Seine, to name a few, is a great opportunity to acquire shelf-stable seasonings and ingredients. ” said Michelle Gehrig, Director of Food. It was a drink for Viking river voyages, he told FOX News Digital.
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“We highly recommend the Espelette peppers for their exceptional taste, or the Fleur de Sel de Guérande artisan sea salt and Herbes de Provence, perfect for everyday use in your home kitchen.” said Gehrig, who is based in Switzerland.
“Lise de Camargue (red rice), truffle paste, Dijon mustard and canned sardines are also great local delicacies.”
