Cook and Culture: Turning a new leaf

Try some stellar open sandwiches to impress the family. Here are some tips and tricks to turn a new leaf.

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Pro Tip

We enjoy the change in season, but don’t get left cold unexpectedly. Keep a jersey or jacket close by.

Check It Out

Take an early night drive. Have a look at what the changes in your area. You might see something that sparks your interest.

Community Star and Charity

Pay attention to what we already have. Get involved or offer assistance to our local charities.  CANSA Relay For Life East Rand is part of an international movement that unites cancer survivors and the communities that care about them. It offers everyone in a community, both young and old, the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer and to honour those who have been touched by cancer.  Relay For Life is a fun, overnight team event, which is volunteer-driven and community owned.  Join the CANSA East Rand  Relay 7-8 March at Boksburg Sports Stadium

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Food For Thought

Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let certain things go.

Steaming Remedy

It is flu season soon, so be prepared. Stock up on natural remedies. To help relieve flu and cough symptoms add honey, lemon and ginger to your cup of rooibos tea and a dash of cinnamon. These ingredients have natural healing qualities.

Have You Seen It Yet?

Be electrified by the high energy and dramatic dance extravaganza of Cirque Rock. Go watch it before March 8 at the Barnyard Theatre at Emperors Palace.

Stellar Sandwiches

Make a sandwich to impress the family. Slap on a few of the favourites and add a dash of sass to make it a hit.

Here are a few ideas:

• Feta mixed with cottage cheese, a bit of basil pesto, peas, edamame beans, cucumber and some basil leaves
• Crème fraîche with strawberries, honey and crushed pistachios • Pesto, a dash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, red onion, spekboom, parsley and basil leaves
• Norwegian salmon, cream cheese, lemon or lime, caper berries and a sprinkle of sesame seeds
• Peanut butter, banana, honey and some chocolate sprinkles
• Beetroot with a bit of balsamic, goats cheese, rocket leaves and some nut sprinkle.
• Sour cream, avo, shrimp or small prawns, spring onions, radishes and an edible flower • Goat’s cheese, rocket leaves, figs, honey
• Emmental, lettuce, salami, micro leaves and onion marmalade or chutney

Cook & Culture Bi-weekly by Annelette Bezuidenhout, a media specialist at Caxton local media.

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