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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 Oath Pizza - Navy Yard, DC

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One of these days when you are near the National Park/Navy Yard you have to pass by. There are a lot of customizable pizza places around, but Oath Pizza has an interesting mix of combinations and ingredients - on top of the fact that they are locally sourced and sustainable. What makes this pizza - according to the owner and my taste buds - is the dough. Fried on one side in avocado oil and grilled on the other gives it a unique taste. Ordered the David with ricotta Italian sausage and basil among other things. And, they have dessert pizza!