Cook and Culture: It is a month before Christmas so don’t leave everything to the last minute

Digital

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Recipe

Elize Kluyts from Plantation sent us this recipe. Tried and tested by Cook & Culture and an excellent cookie tin filler for the holidays.

Russian Tea Cakes

• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup icing sugar
• 2 ¼ cups flour
• ¾ cup pecan nuts
• Extra icing sugar

Method: Mix the first three ingredients well and then add the remaining three ingredients. Shape into the size of a ping-pong ball. Bake for 15 minutes at 180˚C. Roll in icing sugar again.

Home Remedy

Fatty foods clogging drains can cause real havoc in the kitchen. But fear not, the solution can be found in your pantry. Unclog blocked drains with baking soda and vinegar. Easy peasy, right?

Pro Tip

Make sure your workstation is a clean, friendly and conducive environment. Make it nice for yourself. Make sure you clean up your desk before you leave work to ensure that you start the next day on a clean slate. An office or work area will be more practical when you keep everything organised, but you don’t have to be boring. Have a flower or plant to give some life to your desk and add a photo of a loved one, friend or pet to keep you smiling. Make sure you are close to a window or door for fresh air and natural light.

You will be able to work harder and smarter if you enjoy your working environment. What does your desk look like? Send us a photo of your workspace and get featured in our online article.

Check it out

You can now listen to Caxton Radio on the Boksburg Advertiser, visit www.boksburgadvertiser.co.za

https://www.citizen.co.za/boksburg-advertiser/radio-player/

Do Gooder

Aaron Bigmore @canadienbacon is running a campaign to raise awareness for cancer in general. For more information get in touch with him on FaceBook: Round Table Golden East181. Support this initiative by donating a pint of beer’s worth.

https://www.facebook.com/goldeneast181/

Charity begins at home

Aaron’s campaign is supported by Round Table Golden East 181. See online article for video link.

Have you heard it yet

The new film, A Star is Born, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper has an amazing soundtrack. Make sure to go listen to Shallow.

Food for thought

Look at the glass half full, the silver lining around every cloud and make sure to send positive thoughts to those around you. One kind word can change someone’s entire day.

Local is lekker

We enjoyed delicious cappuccinos at Fruit and Veg Market Café in Sunward Park while we discussed this week’s blog. The space is open and full of natural light, with modern decor and a relaxed atmosphere. A visit to this café makes for a productive brainstorming session.

We need you

If you have something to say, an idea or question that fits into one of these categories, let us know. If a stranger did something nice 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 or anel@caxton.co.za

*Cook and Culture is written by Advertiser media specialist Annelette Bezuidenhout and Advertiser journalist Sunel Gilliland. Annelette enjoys cooking, baking and entertaining guests. Sunel enjoys art and crime channel documentaries.

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