Cook and Culture: Enjoying the season of spring

It is September and perhaps everyone’s favourite season. Here are some tips and tricks to remind you of the beauty in your life and your heritage.

September 11, 2019

Sunel Gilliland and Annelette Bezuidenhout 2 minutes read

Digital Tip

Safety is important, so check out the option on WhatsApp where you can share your live location with a contact. There are also different options on the time limit.

So don’t be silly, be safe, share your live location with your other half, your friend or sister when you are going on a night out or on a blind date, or share with your parents or siblings when you are driving by yourself.

Home Remedy

Spring cleaning is a must – get the sunlight into your living space. Vacuum your mattress to get rid of dust mites and maybe put some lemon or peppermint aromatherapy oil in your diffuser to keep your home smelling as fresh as spring.

Pro Tip

Spring is lovely, but the chilly days can still creep in, so organise your work wardrobe for the in-between weather. Keep it classy and maybe just have an extra jersey close by for the cold days at the office.

Check It Out

With your next visit to Emperors Palace, keep an eye out for the stunning new Caxton Radio Studio streaming live. Listen to Caxton Radio on www.boksburgadvertiser.co.za

Community Star

A big shout-out to all the locals with green fingers keeping their gardens neat and beautiful and to those who figure out new resourceful ways to water their gardens without wasting water. You make the community a more beautiful place.

Charity

If you have extra plants, trees, grass patches, soil or compost, etc., share it with your neighbours, don’t throw it out. What you don’t have space for in your garden can lighten up someone else’s yard.

Have You Seen It Yet?

For an exciting new tune, go listen to Francois van Coke and Spoegwolf’s new collaborative song, Dagdroom in Suburbia.

Food For Thought

Having fun is key, but remember to also stay responsible and look after yourself in every aspect. You are important and deserve to treat yourself and your life with respect.

Local Is Lekker

Heritage Day is around the corner and South Africa celebrates their heritage with food. What is your local favourite dish? Remember to send a photo of you holding your favourite dish to cook&culture@caxton.co.za and you could win amazing prizes.

Spice Up Your Yogurt

Start your day the right way. Plain Greek yoghurt can be a winning breakfast when it comes to being healthy, but may be low on the flavour scale. But don’t worry, we have a few ideas. Here are some ingredients you can add to plain yogurt to boost the flavour without boosting the calories.