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Mom bakes sourdough bread on an international flight
Maria Baradell, a mother of five, was traveling from Dallas, Texas to Barcelona, Spain and decided to make sourdough on the plane. In the viral TikTok, she can be seen kneading, folding and fermenting the dough. look at him!
In addition to the trinkets or souvenirs you might buy while traveling this holiday season, consider that non-perishable food items are a great way to capture memories of your travels and recreate the experiences you enjoyed.
Major food items such as spices, nuts, coffee and spice mixes they can be packed in hand luggage, while sauces, marinades and oils can be brought home in checked luggage.
Renata Lofranco of Fairfax County, Virginia, said she always tries to buy some food when she travels. In this way, he can expand his collection of recipes at home and try to make a dish he enjoys in a restaurant while she was away.
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“I bought spiced meat flakes, olive oils, syrups and caramel candies,” she said.
“I also bought some balsamic vinegar for salad dressings. The nice thing is that sometimes the spice cans or spice jars are so pretty that they sit on my counter as decorations.”
Basic food on the take-out shelves after traveling can be packed in hand luggage. (iStock)
So if you had an outstanding Creole seafood dish in New Orleans, for example, you could buy what made that dining experience so memorable—and take it home to relive the wonderful vacation memories.
Here are some unique foods you should grab the next time you’re away.
1. Fry the sauce
Part ketchup and part mayonnaise, the fry sauce adds a unique flavor.
It provides an alternative to the usual condiments you dip your fries in, Nadja Abada, a registered dietitian with JM Nutrition Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, told Fox News Digital.
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“The brand of fry sauce, voted Utah’s favorite condiment, can be picked up when you’re on vacation and brought back home in a suitcase,” she said.
The beauty of the sauce lies in its versatility, she said.
“It’s not only used on fries, but also as a dip on tacos, in bowls and as a dressing in various salads,” Abada said.
Frying sauce has a unique flavor and is an alternative to common condiments, the dietician told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
2. Jerk seasoning
If you’re venturing to a warm place like Jamaica, consider buying some jerk seasoning at your resort’s gift shop.
“While jerk seasoning is probably widely available at home, it is best bought in Jamaica where it is made with local ingredients and ‘lots of love,'” Ababa said.
Sandals Dunn’s River, an all-inclusive beachfront resort with 12 restaurants, has an on-site store with a variety of products on the shelves.
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When you get the jerk seasoning home, you can add it to the chicken and enjoy. If you don’t like chicken, you can use jerk seasoning in various marinades and sauces.
“You can even add it to the eggs to give your breakfast a Jamaican flavor and bring back some fond memories of your travels,” noted Ababa.
You can bring sauces, marinades and oils home in checked luggage. (iStock)
3. Salsa and beans
If you happen to be vacationing in Mexico, it would be remiss not to find some easy-to-pack staples, Ababa said.
“While your options may seem endless, I recommend a few must-haves: beans and salsa,” she said.
The selection of beans on the shelves of Mexican supermarkets is large, she pointed out.
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“Simply choose: black, pinto, garbanzo, Peruvian, ferry – whatever you want,” Ababa said.
Similarly, an abundance of salsa varieties can be found in Mexico, including red, green, raw green, pico de gallo, taquera, habanero, and chipotle.
4. Olive oil
If your wanderlust takes you across the Atlantic to Europe, Ababa says you’re sure to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food from the region, some of which you can take home.
“No matter which country you visit, the chances are great locally produced olive oil it tastes better than at home,” she said.
Olive oil abroad “tastes better than at home,” according to one dietitian. (iStock)
“The hardest part about taking some home is choosing your favorite, as there are more than 500 varieties of olives in Italy alone.”
Olive oil can, of course, be spread on bread, sprinkled on pizza or added to dressing.
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“No matter how you use it, you’ll be adding some authentic Mediterranean flavor to your meals,” Ababa told Fox News Digital.
Packaged food can be a good souvenir to take home after a trip. (iStock)
If your excursions take you on a river cruise, you’ll likely visit several ports on a single trip – giving you the chance to step into town to explore and shop.
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“While there are great items all over Europe, Viking’s river cruise through France on the Rhone, Garonne and Seine – to name but a few – offers a great opportunity to pick up some shelf-stable spices and ingredients,” Michel Gehrig, director of food and beverage for Viking River Cruises, told Fox News Digital.
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“I highly recommend Espelette pepper for its exceptional flavor. Or Fleur de Sel de Guérande artisan sea salt and Herbes de Provence are wonderful to use in your home kitchen every day,” said Gehrig, who lives in Switzerland.
“Riz de Camargue (red rice), truffle paste, Dijon mustard and canned sardines are also fantastic regional sites.”
