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Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. I turned to my Filter colleagues to see how I can experience top foods from different places without traveling there This story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to it Each week the Filter newsletter cuts through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last. New Orleans’ gumbo can’t be beat. Maine’s fresh seafood is to die for. You haven’t tasted real coffee until you’ve made a trip to Portland. After bestselling cookbook author Padma Lakshmi, who travels around the country for her show Taste the Nation, shared her kitchen staples, I was reminded of all of the local delicacies I have yet to enjoy. Read the story: Padma Lakshmi loves her onion goggles – and these other kitchen upgrades Yet I found myself facing a dilemma: how can I experience the legendary foods of different places without forking over the dollars required for a plane ticket or car rental? I turned to my colle