Maxine Sharf

Maxine is a culinary creator and recipe developer who is passionate about empowering her community to feel confident and comfortable in the kitchen. After getting laid off from her tech job in December of 2022, Maxine pursued her love for cooking by sharing approachable, easy-to-make recipes online. Her recipes are rooted in her rich and diverse background, which includes Korean, Chinese, Russian, Romanian, and Polish heritage with a blend of her California upbringing. Maxine’s impact extends beyond the kitchen, as evidenced by her significant growth on social media, gaining an impressive 2 million followers within the first 10 months of committing to her career as a creator full time. She lives in Los Angeles & New York with her husband, Doug, and their pup, Kimchi.