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!

Milk Bar - Logan Circle, DC

Milk Bar - Logan Circle, DC

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So I have visited the Milk Bar several times, and can vouch for the bday truffles, soft serve vanilla and pretzel chocolate, the bday cake, and the experimental coffee & donut dessert. The physical space has a beautiful little patio area and they offer cooking lessons which is nice, since in my view it is an effort to make Milk Bar more accessible. That said, it is quite pricey for ice cream/cake etc., but if you can afford to splurge on something sweet you won't regret this place. The coffee & donut treat for example fetched about $10 minus tip, and wasn't the most practical to eat. But after tasting it I didn't care about that so much! The textures and flavours reminded me of why I'm love this spot.

Southwest Soda Pop Shop - South West, DC

Southwest Soda Pop Shop - South West, DC
Sababa - Cleveland Park, DC

Sababa - Cleveland Park, DC
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