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!

Luke's Lobster - Farragut West, DC

Luke's Lobster - Farragut West, DC

If you're a lobster fan head over to this spot immediately. I had actually never been to Luke's Lobster before so this was a great introduction. The lobster roll is generously packed with huge chunks of meat, nice and simple that plus a little seasoning and butter…

Ice Cream Jubilee - U Street Corridor, DC

Ice Cream Jubilee - U Street Corridor, DC

La Moo Creamery - Arlington, VA

La Moo Creamery - Arlington, VA

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