Cook and Culture: Always something to be grateful for this silly season
It's silly season, functions and parties are hosted daily, money is tight and petrol prices are ridiculous. Luckily, there is always something to be grateful for and the Advertiser has a few small tips to make your life just a little bit easier and more exciting.
- Digital
Something good to know, Pinterest: control + scroll wheel = makes pictures bigger.
Pro Tip – when using Whatsapp for business
To brand yourself in a classy and professional light, make sure your profile picture is a friendly yet tasteful photo of yourself. Avoid memes and photos of you having a tequila shot too many.
- Party Plate
Having some unannounced guest over in this season of holiday and celebration? You can whip up a delicious platter without breaking the bank.
Arrange some of these ingredients on a platter and you will have your guest talking about your hosting skills for months: biltong, pretzel sticks, nuts, Camembert/Brie, grapes, figs, olives, apple slices, pomegranate, Melba toast, cherry tomatoes, guacamole, hummus and some micro herbs (to make it fancy).
- Home Remedy
Activated charcoal is trending. What does it do? For under R30 at local pharmacies, activated charcoal can cure a hangover, help with nausea and diarrhoea, it can be used as a natural cleaner and body detox and is often used as a teeth whitening remedy. This is definitely a must-have.
- Check It Out
With the Best of Ekurhuleni (BOE) that took place on October 26, you can take a look at the winners on the BOE website.
https://bestofekurhuleni.co.za
- Do Good
Local charities and NPO’s have exciting events comin up soon. Join the Round Table or donate to Hospice East Rand. Be kind and help someone in our community.
- Have You Heard It Yet?
Leave the light on – The Parlotones
The Parlotones were voted Best Local Band at BOE 2018.
- Food For Thought
“You will if you want to.” -Cook and Culture team
It’s nothing fancy, but it is true.
- Local Is Lekker
Amici Delicatessen in North Rand Road has delicious tapas evening second Friday evening.
- We Need You
Cook and Culture is for Boksburg residents and we would love to have your input, questions and ideas. If you have something to say, an idea or question that fits into one of the above categories, let us know. If a stranger did something to help you in Boksburg, or you have a delicious recipe to share, tell us all about it.
Email us at sunelg@caxton.co.za and anel@caxton.co.za and we will include your thoughts in our column.
*Cook and Culture is written by Advertiser Media Specialist Annelette Bezuidenhout and Advertiser journalist Sunel Gilliland. Annelette studied fine arts and graphic design, is afraid of birds and knows all about the newest hotspots in Boksburg. Sunel studied drama, has a fear of theme parks and writes about everything happening in our community.
