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!

Dec 23

Dec 23 Honeygrow - Chinatown, DC

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Locally sourced, fresh, and mostly organic products make for a yummy selection both for meat eaters and vegans and what you will find at Honeygrow. From the salad definitely, try the Hakusai. It tastes like Spring with walnuts, melon, and mustard miso dressing to start. For stir fry, I would recommend the Shiso Basil Pesto. Made with egg white noodles, I love both pesto and shrimp so this was a dream. Finish off with the Honey Bar a perfect solution if you have a sweet tooth but want to be healthy - yummy granola bar with fresh fruit and honey drizzled all over!