Cook and Culture: Some tips and tricks to get you through the longest night of the year.
Another week and June is the perfect month to start the little spoils of a dash of sherry when you cuddle up in front of the fire.
Digital
Make sure you have the Uber or Bolt, formally known Taxify app on your phone. Even if you seldom use a taxi service, you never know when you had just a little too much to drink or when your car breaks down early in the morning during the school run. Parents, also remember to not allow your children to travel in a taxi alone.
Check out these links:
https://www.facebook.com/UberRSA/?brand_redir=120945717945722
https://www.facebook.com/BoltSouthAfrica/
Home Remedy
Keep your skin, and the children’s, moisturised this winter. Don’t let those lips crack, keep them soft and smooth. Make your own lip balm at home, mix half a cup of grated beeswax, two tablespoons of coconut oil and one teaspoon of almond oil, melt it down and let cool. You will have soft lips the whole winter through. There are loads on recipes on Pinterest as well.
Winter Tip
Stay warm, but smart. Be extremely careful with hot water bottles, it can burst open and burn your skin. Rather make use of microwave bean bags, especially for children. There are fun and funky bean bags available at several stores that will make your children smile.
Tune In
Cook & Culture is also on Caxton Radio every week. We will be alternating between Cook & Culture blog and social events update every week. Caxton Radio streams from www.boksburgadvertiser. co.za
Do Gooder
Shout-out to the drivers of The Boikanyo Bug who will travel to Romania. They are raising funds for children’s heart surgeries. Thank you for the positive difference you make.
Charity
Follow The Boikanyo Bug on Facebook to get involved, they made over 80 heart surgeries possible thus far.
Have you heard it yet?
Gavin Edwards’ new single The Heroes will get you dancing. Edwards was the runner-up of The Voice SA first season.
Food For Thought
Never underestimate the valuable difference one person can make. Be that person who makes a positive contribution to the lives of those around you.
Apple Cider Margarita
Download the Pixzar app, scan photo, watch a video of how to make this drink one person can make. We don’t all have a cocktail shaker and gadgets, but this recipe is so simple but will impress your guests at the dinner party. A real winter warmer, if you know what I mean.
Ingredients
- Salt, cinnamon and sugar, a ¼ teaspoon of each
- Crushed ice
- 2 shots of good quality gold tequila
- 1 shot of triple sec
- Your favourite apple cider
- Sliced apple, clementine segment or even lemon segment
Method
Rim the edge of your glass, wet it with a bit of water and then dip into salt, cinnamon and sugar. This will add the unique salty taste to the margarita. Add crushed ice. Add tequila, triple sec and then fill up the glass with the apple cider. Add a slice of apple and a clementine segment. Stir with a cinnamon stick. If you add any citrus juices you will have to give it a shake.
Local Is Lekker
Hospice Charity Store Boksburg in Station Street is a little gem worth visiting. With a wide variety of books, clothing, shoes and many more previously loved items, you will definitely find something special.
Cook & Culture is written biweekly by Annelette Bezuidenhout, Media Specialist and Sunel Gilliland, contributor.
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