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MARGIESHARESHER FOODIE FINDS
Lemons
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Lemons are one of the most versatile fruits. Lemon juice adds delicious
flavour to savoury dishes (like fish, seafood, chicken, lamb, sauces, salad
dressings and marinades), sweet dishes (like lemon meringue pie, lemon
curd, lemon poppy cake and tarts) and drinks (like lemonade, tea, sugar
syrups and lemon liqueur). Lemon juice is also used as a short-term
preservative because the acid denatures the enzymes that cause fruits
like apples, bananas and avocados to oxidise (turn brown after slicing).
Lemon skin can be used to make marmalade and garnish cocktails.
Finely zested, it can be added to baked goods, rice, flavoured butter or
wherever you want a zesty taste without the sourness. To release the
maximum amount of juice, roll lemons on a counter or microwave them
for 15-30 seconds before slicing and squeezing. They’re a good source of
vitamin C that’s needed to produce collagen. They may also help relieve
asthma symptoms and protect against cancer. In addition, lemons can
be used as a chemical-free cleaner to remove grease, bleach stains, as a
disinfectant and to remove odours.There’ll be no more unwanted
pips in your salad, soup, stew or
smoothie with the new LemonGold®
lemon. Another bonus is that they’re
so juicy! From R37.99 for a pack of
six to eight from Woolworths.cook's�dream�
NATURAL CLEANING
Earthsap Citrus Braai Grid Cleaner is
the easiest way to get rid of grease
and food deposits on your braai grid
or grill, without any residue of toxic
fumes or chemicals. R73 for 500ml
from Faithful-to-nature.co.zaELBOW GREASE
The Chux® Heavy Duty
Scourer makes easy
work of tough jobs in
the kitchen, bathroom
and even outdoor braais. This uniquely angled,
extra-tough scourer is great for reaching deep
into corners and hard-to-clean areas. R25 for a
pack of three scourers.Mugg & Bean has opened its first
Move Thru store at The Emporium, cnr
Woodlands Way and Sandown Rd in
Parklands, Cape Town. It offers an even
easier and more convenient way to grab
your coffee, snacks and meals on the go.
While you’re there, try out their delicious
new espresso blend with a warm,
spicy taste and dark chocolate and
nut undertones.FOODIE FEST
This year the Appetite Fest has extended the
festival by a day, made it a spring event and
cooked up a range of new experiences. It takes
place from 13-15 September at Time Square in
Pretoria and foodies will have the opportunity to
actively cook alongside some of South Africa’s
celebrity chefs, while MasterChef Australia’s judges
will also be hosting master classes. You’ll find
craft brewers, distillers, artisanal food producers,
premium drink brands and tastings of some of
the country’s best wineries, gourmet food trucks
and live entertainment. There’s also a Kids’ Zone
with jumping castles, go-karting, jungle gyms, a
children’s cooking theatre, their own food court and
child-minders. Tickets and experiences are available
at Computicket from R175 pp or R60 for children for
a day pass.SPRING CLEANING
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