Cook and Culture: It’s out with the old and in with the new
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Digital
There is an entire universe of information and entertainment that you can listen to. Are you familiar with podcasts? If not, make a plan! Podcasting allows Internet users to pull audio files from a podcasting website to listen to on computers or personal digital audio players.
The yummy, yet healthy choice
Mediterranean Chickpea salad (vegetarian and gluten free)
Serves 6.
Mix all the below ingredients, medium chopped, together in a large salad bowl.
- 1 Red/yellow pepper.
- 1 Red onion.
- 2 Cans of chickpeas.
- 1 Medium cucumber.
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley.
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives.
- 2 Tomatoes.
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese
Mix together the following for the vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
- 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar.
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
- Ground black pepper (to taste).
- Pinch of kosher salt.
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and enjoy.
Pro Tip
Stick to one calendar. Make sure you have one place where you update your appointments. Avoid making use of several incomplete calendars and diaries. Rather decide on one method, such as Google Calendar or your diary book, and diarise all your appointments, lists, personal information and birthdays in one place.
Home Remedy
Juice it up. To get you up and going it may be a good idea to detox the liver after the holiday festivities. Juice cocktails loaded with vitamins are available at major stores. Some beetroot and charcoal juice may be just what you need to start the year fresh and energised.
Check it out
For constant reminders and updates on travelling and flight specials, download the Travelstart app ‘Flapp’, which will let you know when there are amazing specials and discounts for flight bookings.
Have you heard it yet?
“A Cover is Not the Book” from Mary Poppins Returns is song that reiterates the fun and importance of reading and reminds us not to judge a book by its cover.
Do-Gooder
Veronica Steyn regularly shares safety tips and information regarding crime in the area on the Facebook group, Boksburg Crime Information and Security Tips. Thank you for your regular warnings and information, Veronica.
Stay connected in Boksburg
Join local safety and crime groups on social media to stay in tune with what is happening in the area, and to share warnings and experiences to help others.
Click HERE
Food for thought
It’s time for the new year new me, where dieting, more exercise and positive thoughts fill most people’s resolutions. Change is good, but also identify one or two things that you did in 2018 that was positive and successful, and make it a priority to do those things again and apply the successes of 2018 in the new year.
Local is lekker!
For delicious curry visit Haveli North Indian Restaurant in the Tudor Rose Centre in North Rand Road. Their lamb korma with garlic naan is to die for! And don’t stress, you can choose your level of spice! It is 2019, keep things hot and happy!
*Cook & Culture is written by Advertiser media Specialist Annelette Bezuidenhout and Advertiser journalist Sunel Gilliland
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