My mom makes sourdough bread on an international flight
Maria Baradel, a mother of five, flew from Dallas, Texas, to Barcelona, Spain, and decided to make sourdough on the plane. In a viral TikTok video, she can be seen mixing, folding and fermenting dough. Watch it!
In addition to the ornaments or souvenirs you may buy when you travel this holiday season, keep in mind that non-perishable food items are a great way to capture memories of your travels as well as recreate the experiences you enjoyed.
Shelf staples e.g Spices, nuts, coffee and spice blends These can be packed into carry-on bags, while sauces, pickles and oils can be brought home in checked baggage.
Renata LoFranco, of Fairfax County, Virginia, said she always tries to buy a food item when she travels. This way, she can expand her recipe collection at home, as well as try to make a dish she enjoys In a restaurant While she was away.
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“I bought seasonings for meat, olive oil, juices, and caramel candy,” she said.
“I also bought balsamic vinegar for salad dressing. The nice thing is that sometimes the spice jars or spice jars are so pretty that they sit on my counter as decorations.”
Essential foods to bring after the flight can be packed in carry-on baggage. (Istock)
So, if you had a great Creole seafood dish in New Orleans, for example, you can buy anything that makes that dining experience unforgettable—and bring it home to bring back great holiday memories.
Here are some unique nutrients you should consider eating the next time you're away.
1. Fry sauce
Part ketchup and part mayonnaise, fry sauce packs a unique flavor.
It provides an alternative to the usual condiments you dip your fries in, Nadia Abada, a registered dietitian with JM Nutrition Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, told Fox News Digital.
“Brand name fry sauce, a favorite condiment in Utah, can be picked up while on vacation and brought along Go home In a bag,” she said.
She suggested that the beauty of the sauce lies in its versatility.
“It is not only used with French fries, but as a sauce on tacos, in dishes, and as a dressing for various salads,” Obada said.
A nutritionist told Fox News Digital that fry sauce has a unique flavor and provides an alternative to the usual seasonings. (Istock)
2. Jerk seasoning
If you're venturing somewhere warm like Jamaica, consider purchasing flavoring spices from your resort's gift shop.
Although jerk seasoning is likely to be widely available back home, it is best to buy it in Jamaica where it is made with local ingredients and “a lot of love,” Apapa said.
Sandals Dunn's River, an all-inclusive beachfront resort with 12 restaurants, has an on-site store with a large number of essential products.
Once you have jerk seasoning at home, you can add it to your chicken and enjoy. If chicken isn't your thing, jerk seasoning can be used in many marinades and sauces.
“You can even Add it to the eggs “Add a Jamaican flavor to your breakfast and bring back some good memories of your travels,” noted Apapa.
Sauces, marinades and oils can be brought home in checked baggage. (Istock)
3. Sauce and beans
If you're vacationing in Mexico, you'd be remiss if you didn't find some easy-to-pack staples, Apapa said.
“While your options may seem endless, I recommend a few must-have staples: beans and salsa,” she said.
She noted that the selection of beans on Mexican supermarket shelves is significant.
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“Just choose: black, pinto, garbanzo, peruano, ferret — you name it,” Apapa said.
Likewise, an abundance of salsas 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, Apapa said you'll definitely feast your eyes on the region's wide array of delicious foods, some of which you can take home.
“No matter which country you visit, the opportunities are the best Locally produced olive oil “It tastes better than it does at home,” she said.
One nutritionist says that olive oil abroad “tastes better than it does at home.” (Istock)
“The hardest part about taking some olives back home is choosing your favorite ones, as there are more than 500 types of olives in Italy alone.”
Of course, olive oil can be spread on bread, drizzled on pizza, or added to sauces.
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“No matter how you use it, it will add some authentic Mediterranean flavor to your meals,” Ababa told Fox News Digital.
Canned foods can be a good souvenir to bring home after a trip. (Istock)
If your travels take you on a river cruise, you'll likely visit several ports in one trip – providing an opportunity to pop into town for exploration and shopping.
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“Although there are wonderful goods all over Europe, Viking river cruises through France on the Rhône, Garonne and Seine – to name a few – provide a great opportunity to pick up some Shelf stable spices And ingredients,” Michelle Gehrig, food and beverage director for Viking River Cruises, told Fox News Digital.
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“I highly recommend the Espelette pepper for its exceptional flavor,” said Gehrig, who is based in Switzerland. “Or the artisanal sea salt Fleur de Sel de Guérande and Herbes de Provence are great to use in your home kitchen every day.”
“Riz de Camargue (red rice), truffle paste, Dijon mustard and… Canned sardines “They are also great regional finds.”
