Thank you for visiting my website! I'm Maxine—a food blogger, home cook, travel enthusiast, and all-around lover of food and culture. In other words, I’m passionate about fusion cuisine—a style of cooking that blends ingredients and techniques from different countries, regions, and cultures.
My approach is shaped by both Southern African and American influences, reflecting my life experiences and making my recipes diverse and dynamic. I also love traveling and sharing my food adventures with you, from what I ate to where to eat, while discovering new flavors and techniques along the way.
I hope you find this website helpful and inspiring. Whether you're looking for something familiar or eager to try something new, there's something here for everyone. Enjoy exploring, and happy cooking!
This recipe was inspired by my 2018 trip to Zanzibar. Two of the many things I found thrilling were the relatively cheap cashew nuts and the plethora of spices infused in almost everything. It is after all referred to as the spice island for a reason!
I also had some of the best most authentic tasting chai I've ever had. The tea was rich, deep in flavour, and delicious, I couldn't get enough.
Let's make some masala chai chocolate bark tea lovers!
