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!
There is something for everyone on the menu at Barrel and Bushel, but THE appetizer to try is the B&B poutine (actually a Canadian dish). This is a heap of steak fries smothered in farmers cheese, chorizo sausage gravy, and bacon. The fried chicken sandwich is another must-have, perfectly crunchy and cooked. If you happen to be by Tysons on a warm day head over to this place. Perfect for a Friday night happy hour session or drinks and a meal on a weekend afternoon.
