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It’s spring, the season of freshness and new beginnings. You can plant something green. Explore the great outdoors. Enjoy the school holidays with these fun things to do in and around the East Rand:

Braais are a South African culinary tradition that has been around for generations, with a good braai area making these outdoor occasions with friends and family extra special. At a braai, there’s usually plenty of food and drinks to enjoy, but to complete the meal, you need a side of salads.

With a blender, measuring kit and fresh vegetables at hand, you can look forward to brightening up your diet this spring with all kinds of smoothies to try out.

Before seeds can blossom into marvellous plants, they will need good soil, water and sufficient sunlight. If you are growing them in your yard (or inside), you might also want to put some of them in flowerpots. Here are some amazing ideas on how you can titivate those containers.

Unless you are the Man of Steel, you probably don’t appreciate coming home to a living room that feels like a fortress of solitude in the middle of a snow-ridden area. No, we mere mortals like the rooms dedicated to everyday use to be warm and comfy, thank you. Here are some useful tips on how you can keep that space hospitable in winter.

There’s just something about soup that makes the battle with shivers, chattering teeth and runny noses more bearable in winter. You can make this liquid dish using vegetables, meats or spice mixtures and come out with a pot bubbling with flavours to clear away the winter blues. Here are some of the most warming, hearty and nutrient-rich recipes.

While the fridge holds on to your favourite cold drinks for the winter, don’t limit your beverage options to just tea and coffee. Here’s a list of warm and healthy drinks you can enjoy during this coughing and wheezing season.

Ever thought about using lemons for more than just making lemonade or to enhance the flavour of the fish you’re about to eat? They have so many benefits that experts could give you more than 60 reasons why you should grow a lemon tree in the backyard.

A lot of people have precious items that have been in the family for generations. Old framed paintings, vintage wall clocks or antique furniture may have sentimental value, but what happens when they become outdated?