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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.

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!

Dec 23

Dec 23 Kaliwa - Southwest, DC

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Everything I had at Kaliwa was tasty. The interior design and decor was thoughtful and compliments the food. The menu is set up in a way to get you to sample food from Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. Start off with the Phuket Sunset to set your tongue ablaze. Then try some of the bbq/street meat. The Filipino street bbq is delicious, served with the banana ketchup. If you like clams, the Hoi Pad Tao has a lot of heat and deep flavors, typical of Thai food. And for dessert absolutely get the Halo Halo! If you like ice cream or especially bingsu, you'll love it.