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Thank you for visiting my website! I'm Maxine, a food blogger, home cook, travel enthusiast, and lover of food and culture. I’m passionate about fusion cuisine, a style of cooking that blends ingredients and techniques from different countries, regions, and traditions.

My approach is influenced by both Southern African and American cooking, shaped by my life experiences and reflected in the diversity of my recipes. I also focus on farm-to-table cooking, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. I believe food tastes best when it’s in season and close to its origin.

Travel plays a big role in how I cook and create. I love sharing my food adventures, from what I’ve eaten to where to eat, while discovering new flavors, cultures, and techniques that continue to inspire me.

I hope this space feels helpful and inspiring. Whether you're in the mood for something familiar or ready to try something new, you’ll find plenty to explore here. Happy cooking!

Gluten-Free Banana Waffles

Gluten-Free Banana Waffles

Need a quick one for a weekend breakfast or brunch? Try these banana waffles! They are soft, light, fluffy, and guilt-free.

They’re great if you have ripe bananas you need to make use of, and you’ll only need about 3 tablespoons of gluten-free flour (like coconut, almond, or oat). The rest of the batter consists of eggs (or a replacement), coconut, pecans and spices. The pecans and coconut add some needed texture.

No need for a whole lot of the sugar! The coconut, syrup or honey on top will do the trick.

Ingredients

2 bananas

1/4 cup pecans

1/4 cup desiccated coconut (sweetened)

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Mash the bananas in a large bowl.

Add the eggs, spices, salt, baking soda and vanilla, whisk until evenly mixed.

Stir in the pecans and coconut.

Prepare your waffle maker and cook as normal.

Serve and garnish with syrup and whipped cream. Makes 2.

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