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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 25

Dec 25 RASA - Navy Yard, DC

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Rasa’s fast casual market-style options allow one to build their own bowl. This is great because it allows those who are anxious about the cuisine to handpick exactly what they want and see what goes into the dishes. Check them out in the Navy Yard area.

Rating: 5 star plates 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️ 🍽️

A must for dessert fanatics are the masala cookies - with cardamom and pistachio ice cream. Definitely recommend RASA, one of the best fast-casual spots in D.C. It is a great intersection between traditional Indian flavours and modern American food trends.