We all have our own favourite smell which makes the coming of spring real for us. The sweet scent of jasmine and fruit blossoms, the smell of rain or freshly mown grass. But there is one smell that speaks to all South Africans, heralding the start of warmer weather. A braai. It just smells different from the winter fires, so we have put together some top ideas to prepare your braai area for the new season, and some ideas for hosting your heritage braai.