Digital
There are many apps, such as Insights for Instagram, that will tell you who unfollowed or blocked you on Instagram, as well as how many ghost followers you have.
Home Remedy
We all know the dishwasher prevents many family fights. Just keep it fresh. Remember to put in dishwasher salt regularly and, if you feel it needs an extra cleanse, do an empty cycle with some vinegar. This will keep your dishwasher in tip-top shape.
Pro Tip
It’s always good to be proud of your family and loved ones, but keep the love tucked away when you are doing an important presentation at work. Avoid displaying personal photos of you, your hubby and the whipped cream on the couch as a screensaver on the projector in the boardroom. Remember to check spelling and grammar in a professional PowerPoint presentation.
Check It Out
Join East Rand Weather Info Group on Facebook. Thank you to our Boksburg star Graeme Preston for giving us daily weather updates. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/2257205074355161/
Do-Gooder
A big thank you to Boksburg SPCA staff who keeps our animals safe and well taken care of. Thank you for always being there and giving a voice to the furry angels who need it most.
Charity
Don’t shop, adopt. There are so many vulnerable dogs and cats on the streets in the cold. Before buying a dog or cat from breeders, visit the SPCA on the corner of Kruger and Railway streets and give a deserving pet a forever home.
Have You Seen It Yet?
Spoil the little ones with a movie night. And what better than a new take on a classic? Go watch Toy Story 4, to infinity and beyond.
Food For Thought
Flying solo with Emirates in business class is amazing, but chilling on the couch with your family is priceless. Family is everything.
Local Is Lekker
Visit Sugarcube Café at Elridge Corner and order something delicious from their exciting menu. The Cook & Culture team recommends their mouthwatering steak for your next business lunch. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sugacubecafeelridgecnr/
Sinful Tart
This chocolate and salted caramel tart is absolutely sinful. A delicious no-bake Oreo crust filled with a gooey layer of easy homemade salted caramel topped with a silky chocolate ganache.
Time: 40 minutes plus chill time
Ingredients:
Oreo Crust:
- 2 packets Oreo cookies (about 32 cookies),
- Eight tablespoons butter, or ½ cup.
Salted caramel:
- 1 cup brown sugar,
- 12 tbsp butter, or ¾ cup,
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoon cream, pinch of salt.
Dark chocolate Ganache:
- 300g dark chocolate,
- 250ml or one cup cream.
Crust:
- Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs in a big ziptop bag using a rolling pin.
- Place the butter inside the bag and microwave for 30 seconds (make sure the bag is right side up). Press all the air out of the bag and zip it shut. Smash the cookie crumbs and butter together inside of the bag until mixed.
- Firmly press the Oreo mixture into a tart dish. Freeze for at least 10 minutes while making the filling and ganache.
Caramel:
- In a large pan over medium heat melt the butter and whisk in the brown sugar. Whisk continually until mixture starts to bubble.
- Once the mixture is bubbling, set a timer for one minute and continue to stir constantly.
- At the one minute mark add the cream and return to a bubble. Once it begins to bubble (this should be pretty quick), set a timer for one minute. Continue to stir constantly. Add salt.
- Remove from heat. The mixture will cool and thicken slightly.
- Pour the caramel into the tart crust and freeze for 30 minutes.
Ganache:
- Over medium heat, mix together the cream and chocolate until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Once the caramel is done in the freezer, spread the ganache over the top. Chill for at least an hour before cutting and serving (the longer it chills, the easier it will be to cut and serve). Keep refrigerated.
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