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!

Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

The cake was initially used to promote tourism to the Caribbean. I love food that has a story, but what drew me to exploring the recipe was its likeness to my go-to carrot cake recipe. Also, who doesn’t love pineapples and bananas?  It’s a delicious, moist cake that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea! Plus, it's easy to make.

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Coconut Pecan Tarts

Coconut Pecan Tarts

Homemade Crunchy Granola

Homemade Crunchy Granola

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