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!

Don Tito - Clarendon, VA

Don Tito - Clarendon, VA

Tuesdays at Don Tito are definitely for the foodies because all tacos are half off, and they have a fine selection to satisfy all from fried avocado to poboy shrimp to surf and turf. Pair that with a side of fresh guac or nachos and a frozen margarita and you are golden.

Sospeso - H Street NE, DC

Sospeso - H Street NE, DC

Look Up Dessert Cafe - Chesapeke, VA

Look Up Dessert Cafe - Chesapeke, VA

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