Cook and Culture: It is the magical time of Easter
This time of the year means tradition, family and chocolate eggs. Here are a few tricks and tips to keep you smiling during the fun days of Easter.
• Digital:
Running low on entertainment ideas? Pinterest has loads of ideas for fun decorating activities and recipes that are perfect for Easter. Use the keywords Easter, Kids Easter Crafts, Easter Decorations, Easter Basket. Visit https://za.pinterest.com/
• Recipe:
It’s Easter and we want to make it special for family and friends, but we don’t always have the time. Buy a ready-made vanilla cake, whip up white chocolate ganache icing and spread minimal frosting on the outside, exposing the cake layers for a naked cake style.
Pick fresh thyme sprigs from your herb garden and twirl/interweave them to create two long pieces. Fold pieces in half and stick ends together into cake. Cut a hollow chocolate egg in half on the join with a serrated knife, carefully. Decorate top with speckled eggs. This cake was decorated by Annelette.
• Pro tip:
There are many public holidays in April. Don’t fall behind. Work smart and focus on time management skills.
• Adult Remedy:
They say rum has many health and “feel good” benefits – well, in moderation, of course. Cheer up the stressed-out adults with some rum truffles and hide them on the dinner table.
• Check It Out:
Get those creative juices flowing this Easter. Set a beautiful table with cosmos flowers and Granny Smith apples. Google how to fold bunny serviettes at https://youtu.be/jMf8903dUbk
• Do-Gooder:
Some schools have started and it is time to express our appreciation to all those hard-working teachers who work nonstop, marking papers during the holidays and educating our children with passion and enthusiasm every day. Thank you!
• Charity:
Take a look at the Advertiser’s Caxton Cares and Urban Ruins Creative Writing Project by visiting www.boksburgadvertiser.co.za
• Have You Tasted It Yet?:
Go all out for the holidays with traditional hot cross buns. We recommend George’s Bread and Co for delicious Easter treats.
• Food For Thought:
Holidays are a time for family and children. Keep making those special memories, they will last a lifetime.
• Local is Lekker:
Planning a themed party or decorating for Easter? Jamaica party shop in Anderbolt is the place to visit for balloons and party decorations galore. It is so easy to shop according to your theme. Find them Corner Main Reef (Cason) and Turf Road https://www.facebook.com/JamaicaPartyStore/
Cook and Culture is for Boksburg residents and we would love to have your input, questions and ideas. If you have something to say or something relevant in the above categories, let us know. If a stranger did something to help you in Boksburg, or you have a delicious recipe to share, tell us all about it. Email us at anel@caxton.co.za
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