Hello! Welcome to Dontmissmyplate.

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!

Easy Bourbon Peach Crumble

Easy Bourbon Peach Crumble

I love crumble, but I don't eat them enough. When I do, it usually has apple, but peaches are for the win too! During the summer, peach crumbles offer a subtle tartness, sweetness and crunch many of us appreciate in a light dessert. Served warm with ice cream or whipped cream, the spiced, caramelized peaches paired with a crunchy, buttery crumble melt together to make a sinfully good combination.

Add in some bourbon to enhance everything, and you have a fail-safe people pleaser!

As most people know, this dessert a variation of or considered interchangeable peach cobbler. I say crumble because of the way I prepared the pastry, crumbling the cookie-like dough versus having thicker, large pieces on top. Essentially it is the same as the classic out of the American South. Depends on how serious you take all the nuances!

You can convert this into another simple, delicious dessert. Check out my no-churn Bourbon Peach Crumble Ice Cream which you will love, here.

Blueberry and Lemon Curd Mascarpone Tarts

Blueberry and Lemon Curd Mascarpone Tarts

Malva Pudding with Coconut Rum Sauce

Malva Pudding with Coconut Rum Sauce

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