Welcome, Adventurous Foodies!
Our mission is to make exploring and cooking new international cuisines easy and fun. We scour the globe for hard-to-find ingredients and authentic recipes—so you don’t have to! With every recipe, you’ll learn the culture and background of the dish, discover exotic ingredients, and follow easy instructions to craft your globally-inspired meal at home.
Meet the Founder: Rachael Lake
I grew up in a small town in Maine where international flavors were hard to come by. My passion for global cuisine started with my first taste of pad Thai in college—a moment that changed my life and inspired years of culinary adventures. After moving to New York City to work in international finance, I turned my dream into reality by launching Takeout Kit: a global-inspired meal kit company that shipped tens of thousands of meals to curious cooks across the US.
Our Evolution: From Takeout Kit to The Foodie Globe Trotter
When I started Takeout Kit, authentic international ingredients were nearly impossible to find unless you lived in a big city with specialty markets. My goal was to make those experiences—and those flavors—accessible to anyone, anywhere.
But the world of food changed quickly. In just a few years, more global ingredients became available in mainstream grocery stores and online—Amazon made it easier than ever for home cooks to get what they needed. Recognizing this shift, I decided to adapt. I wound down Takeout Kit to meet home chefs where they now sought inspiration: online recipes, stories, and trusted recommendations.
That’s how The Foodie Globe Trotter was born—bringing my hands-on, travel-fueled approach to cooking and culture to your kitchen, with all the knowledge and global expertise gained from years of running a meal kit company.
Why Trust The Foodie Globe Trotter?
- Deep Global Experience:
I’ve traveled to 30+ countries and learned to cook authentic dishes in local homes and cooking schools. - Proven Entrepreneurship:
Founder of Takeout Kit, featured on The Price Is Right, finalist for Shark Tank, and spotlighted in Forbes, TechCrunch, CNET, and BuzzFeed. - Strategic Partnerships:
Collaborated with Walmart, Jet, Bloomingdale’s, UncommonGoods, and specialty food suppliers. - Authority and Community Trust:
MBA, CFA, 500+ five-star customer reviews, and a reputation for quality and authenticity.
Our Mission Today
We help home chefs cook globally with confidence. Every recipe is inspired by real journeys, tested in American kitchens, and supported by practical tips (like where to source unique ingredients).
Join our community, try new flavors, and travel the world—one delicious meal at a time!
Live flavorfully,
Rachael