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[Newsletter] Let’s Lighten Things Up!
Happy New Month Gents!
Before we dive into our newsletter, we have a brain-picking question to ask you…
What did we use in South Africa before candles?
Think about it and let us know what you think the answer is in the comments below!
It’s no secret that we have been experiencing the worst kind of load-shedding these past few weeks. There have obviously been some negatives attached to this problem which have been widely publicised in the media as it has affected a lot of people’s lives due to having to adjust to it.
As much as we all hate the idea of load-shedding, today, we want to focus on a more positive light of it and that is having a chance to BRAAI!
We have got the best BRAAI tips that you can follow next time you have a BRAAI during lights out 😉
TIP 1: SEASON YOUR MEAT WELL BEFORE YOU BRAAI
Slap on some marinade for extra vooma. Flavour is so important. Hot spices, lemon, herbs or even just a dash of garlic can make all the difference to the taste.
Here is an article for healthy marinades that you can use on chicken: Click Here
TIP 2: HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR BRAAI IS READY?
The generally accepted rule is to hold your hand about 10cm above the grid on your braai and then start counting slowly for each of the foods listed below:
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- 2-3 seconds for steaks and chops
- 3-4 seconds for chicken and fish
- 5-8 seconds for wors and bread
TIP 3: DON’T KILL YOUR MEAT
Tough, dry meat is very hard to eat, let alone enjoy. Even if you don’t like to see any blood in your meat it doesn’t mean you have to cremate it. Meat carries on cooking even after it has been taken off the braai so make sure you don’t overdo it when you take it off the GRID (excuse the pun).
TIP 4: CREATE A BRAAI TUNES PLAYLIST
What is a lekker braai without lekker music? Put on your best tunes and enjoy dancing and singing away while having a braai.
TIP 5: BRAAIS ARE NOT ONLY FOR MEAT EATERS
There are so many things you can braai like bread, mielies, vegetables and even fruit. So everyone can enjoy and have fun having a braai!
What is your favourite thing to braai, gents? Let us know in the comments section 😁
If you are wondering what the correct answer is for the question, we asked earlier the correct answer is: ELECTRICITY!
That’s it from us gents. Let us know what load-shedding tips and tricks you have been doing when you have load-shedding.
Manbox wishes you all the light for this month of August coming ahead 🙌🏾
Tips inspired by: https://www.hotelschool.co.za/latest-news/student-advice/braai-ideas-beat-load-shedding-blues/
A LEKKER BRAAI GIVEAWAY 🙌🏾🔥
This month we have decided to sponsor a braai for 2 lucky Manbox members! You STAND A CHANCE TO WN R1000 CASH each to buy BRAAI goodies for a lekker BRAAI😁
Stand a chance to WIN one of two R1000 cash vouchers
- All you have to do is comment on your favourite Manbox articles. Each comment on an article will count as an entry.
- The competition closes at midnight on the 31st of August 2022 and winners will be announced in the September Newsletter but contacted via email on the 1st of September 2022.
Good luck gents!
Don’t forget to comment below and enter
We also still have our R5000 CASH GIVEAWAY running till the 19th of August so be sure to CLICK HERE to see how you can enter!
CONGRATULATIONS🎉
Congratulations to our lucky winners: Gomolemo Viljoen and Tsitsi Mushanduri who have each won themselves each R1000 Cash from Manbox!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for participating in our July newsletter competition!
We’ll be in touch with you on Monday 1st of August via email to confirm your prize.
Competition T&C: This competition is open to all Manbox members within South Africa. To enter you need to follow the above steps commenting on your favourite Manbox article. The judge’s decision is final. The more you comment the more competition entries. Winners will be selected at random. The final winners will be announced in the September newsletter on 1/9/2022. They will be contacted via email to confirm South African banking details and delivery details. Payment of R1000 will be made within 5 working days of receiving banking details. Should the winner not acknowledge winning within 48 hours another winner will be selected in their place.
Back then before candles our parents and grand parents used oil lamps.
This articles is soo profound. I always do not come right when braaing but now l know what to fix. Many thanks.
Oil lamps and flames from sticks were prevalent before candles.
As for the braai article thank you very much. I think l have been doing it the wrong way. Now l know.
I have already printed the chicken marinade recipes, i will go and try each and every of it on the list. Thank you for this, i love to put the garlic rolls with foil to the braai stand.
I enjoy a few of the articles you guys post on for us men however this month in have to go with the tips on braaiing its almost that time people summer and where I like to spend most of my summer is outside by the pool side with a beer and a lekker braai I will definitely be trying and following the tips you gave thank you man box for having this for men it’s interesting it’s educational and info blogs and articles helpful.
What’s A Weekend without a braai with The Gents Anyway? I’ve been doing it quite right the whole time. We normally season the meat the previous night and leave it in the refrigerator. A dope playlist is always ready. We’d always have pap and meat with some Chakalaka for braai but today I’ve learned that there’s a lot of things to have a braai with. Danko Man Box🤘🤘🤘🤘…We Learn Everyday. Having a few drinks and a braai with majita tomorrow.
Great braai tips!!!
Grilling veggies for salad to get that lekka smokey flavour in them…. HMMMMMmmmmm
I’ve been using the same, steak and beef spice but now thanks to your tips, I will try them all and do something different for a change
We don’t braai every weekend. However, we love making different foods on the braai.
From making jaffles, smoking veggies & meats to the normal braais & potjies.
How we as South Africans love some BRAAI meat. The smell of it reminds us of the festivities that are full of joy and happiness, it just has that thing of unity amongst the rainbow nation. I love it!!!
However, having to be the one to prepare the BRAAI can be so frustrating at times right? Since you’re not sure you’re doing the right thing.
I have to say I’ve learned so much on the BRAAI tips offered on the article-the next time I BRAAI I’ll do it like a pro 😉😉😉 thank you manbox ✌️
Braai article is the best hence the festive season is upon us