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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.
I think in the past before candles were in use, people used oil lamps.
These braai tips come in handy now that spring is here. Thank you manbox.
Before the advent of candles, our grandparents used paraffin and oil lamps.
This article about the braai is eye opening for me. I have a lot of tips to incorporate. Spring is here and braais will be prevalent a lot.
Before we had candles , there were oil and paraffin lamps.
With spring and summer coming up, a braai is ideal and these tips will come in handy. I think we always dnt have a proper formula when ti comes to braai and these tips will help a lot.
Before candles, people used oil or paraffin lamps.
I think l always braai the wrong way. I marinate just before l braai. Next time l will do it way in advance and incorporate these tips.
I think before candles were prevalent, people used oil lamps.
Many thanks for the perferct braai tips. These come in handy.
Since summer is already knocking, braais are the only thing that matters. Getting those friends and family together to just celebrate life and achievements
Very informative
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Very informative
I really enjoy braai on weekend with my friends i will definitely try this 1
Before candles, l think our grand parents used oil lamps and flame sticks which they created by wrapping the tip of a stick with a cloth that has been dipped in paraffin.
I am always doing a braai the wrong way and l have noticed it just after reading this. I usually marinate shortly before the braai and l think next time l will do it way in advance. Thank you Manbox.