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!

Ice Cream Jubilee - U Street Corridor, DC

Ice Cream Jubilee - U Street Corridor, DC

The ice cream here is so rich with some of the most unique flavors available in the DMV. I don't mean rich as in overwhelmingly sweet, I mean rich as in you can tell good quality ingredients were used. Try the Thai iced tea and Marionberry flavors for a start!

The Smith - Penn Quarter, DC

The Smith - Penn Quarter, DC

Luke's Lobster - Farragut West, DC

Luke's Lobster - Farragut West, DC

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