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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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Berbere Spice

Berbere Spice

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African-Inspired

This is an easy homemade berbere spice blend you can use in a variety of recipes.

Berbere is central to Ethiopian dishes and adds a unique, depth of flavour. You can use the seasoning on roasted vegetables, in soups, stews, and even in desserts. I have an oatmeal recipe that uses the spice blend here. 

As I have said before African cuisine doesn’t have to be complicated! You can also borrow some elements of it. This recipe a staple I recommend always keeping at home!

Ingredients

1/4 cup paprika

1/2 cup chili powder or ground New Mexico chilies

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon mustard powder or fenugreek powder

Instructions

Mix all the spices together and store in an air-tight glass container.

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