Hello! Welcome to dontmissmyplate.

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!

Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar - Leesburg, Virginia

Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar - Leesburg, Virginia

A nice, sophisticated Italian restaurant. I recommend the lobster ravioli to start, and then for the main linguine carbonara. The pasta dish is prepared and served in a giant cheese mound.

Wilson Hardware - Arlington, VA

Wilson Hardware - Arlington, VA

Succotash - Penn Quarter, DC

Succotash - Penn Quarter, DC

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