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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.

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Dec 23

Dec 23 City Tap House - Dupont Circle, DC

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Brunch, Breakfast

For the appetizer I recommend the Korean short rib tacos, the oyster bao buns, and the corn and crab hushpuppies. The fried oyster crunch paired great with the soft bun and the avocado cream inside. The hushpuppies have whole kernels of corn contrasted with the shredded subtle crab meat. For brunch mains the pancakes and French toast are a safe bet and come in generous portions. The pizzas all sound good, but the prosciutto and fig is drool worthy. For dessert, it isn't a long list to go through so just go for the skillet cookie and the key lime pie.