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!
CIRCA is perfect for happy hour or a rich dinner or lunch. With specials on the table like $2 lettuce wraps on Thursdays and half off select wine bottles on Mondays, you are good passing by anytime during the week. Highly recommend the Purple Rain or Rosemary Smash virgin cocktail for a nice kick of heat. Also try the Thai Shrimp and Peanut flatbread. The dessert menu does not fall short either so definitely get something on there.
