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!

Ginger Biscuit Snickerdoodles

Ginger Biscuit Snickerdoodles

Ginger biscuits hold such a clear, dear memory in my mind. My grandmother always kept a tin of biscuits at her home, and when my siblings and I visited as children, we knew to expect a nibble. The collection included some crunchy ginger biscuits (or gingerbread biscuits, gingersnap, ginger nut, whatever you prefer!

Molasses, brown sugar and a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves make these cookies unique. I also added in some crystallized ginger to intensify the flavour. Thanks to Primal Palate Gingersnap Spice (a holiday baking necessity), there won't be any confusion about what you're eating!

What about the snickerdoodle part of this recipe? Well, these New England treats are simple but a fan favourite, and I'm one of them! A soft (or crisp) cookie rolled in cinnamon sugar; this combination is seamless.

If you are looker for a recipe for Gingerbread Man Biscuits, look no more! Click here.

Frosted Eggnog and Brandy Cookies

Frosted Eggnog and Brandy Cookies

White Chocolate, Rum and Pistachio Truffles

White Chocolate, Rum and Pistachio Truffles

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