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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.

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Banana Foster

Banana Foster

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Dessert, American Southern

When I finally got to taste this dish in it’s city and restaurant of origin, I was absolutely delighted. Banana foster indulges all the senses, and for a banana lover it is an extremely easy but sophisticated dessert that is guaranteed to please.

Ingredients

2 bananas (not overly ripe)

2/3 light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 tablespoons rum (or whiskey)

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of salt

Instructions

Note: This is not the flambé version so no worries about flames licking you in the face!

Step  1

Melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and mix until it has dissolved. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and rum.

Step 2

Add the bananas and baste, cooking and pouring over each side for about 2 minutes on medium low heat.

Enjoy hot with vanilla ice cream, serves 2!

Tip: Do not overcook, this will prevent the bananas breaking down and the rum/whiskey sauce caramelizing hardening.

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