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!

Boba & Bites - Falls Church, VA

Boba & Bites - Falls Church, VA

Boba & Bites offers Thai street noms from bao buns to crepes to of course, Taiyaki fish cake. You can pick soft serve options of matcha, chocolate, vanilla, and sesame; and add a number of toppings.

Barrel & Bushel - Tysons, VA

Barrel & Bushel - Tysons, VA

Sugar Lab - Georgetown, DC

Sugar Lab - Georgetown, DC

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