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Today marks the start of Fairtrade Coffee Week, a celebration of Fairtrade-certified coffee in South Africa. Over 250 coffee shops around the country will be participating in the event, so keep an eye out for Fairtrade Coffee Week posters. more
If you're anywhere near the Fringe District today and are interested in supporting local craft producers, you might like to check out the 'Pashasha Pop-up Shop', on today (11 May 2012) from 10am to 3pm. The pop-up shop features twelve craft producers who have taken part in a retail readiness workshop... more
Some years back I decided I wanted to try my hand at growing at least some of my own fresh food. Undaunted by the fact that my postage stamp garden wasn't likely to produce all that much, I decided to find a local food-growing course and hone my rather rudimentary... more
The Camphill Country Market is a small food and craft market held at Camphill Village (West Coast) First Sunday of the month (excl January) 11am-4pm. more
The Table of Peace and Unity is an annual fundraising event held on the slopes of Table Mountain. Top chefs volunteer their time and talents, as do some of the country’s best musical talents, and all proceeds go to the selected charities. This year's event is coming up on Sunday 13 May. more
Community food and craft market held once a month in Table View. Last Saturday of the month. 9am-2pm. more
Small producers at this year's SA Cheese Festival - who they are, what they make. Can't wait to taste all their cheeses! more
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Community food and craft market held once a month in Table View. Last Saturday of the month. 9am-2pm. more
This April, Steenberg Vineyards will be starting a new winter series of ‘Movie Nights’. Each movie has a wine or food theme, and will be accompanied by a specially prepared Bistro Sixteen82 meal, popcorn and wine gums. more
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