Local Goods Market ‘The Market Place’ reopens at Hathersage Farm this Sunday
I can't quite believe I haven't yet been to this market - I've heard such great things about it, and... more
Join Slow Food on a visit to Solms Delta’s Indigenous Food Garden
Next weekend Slow Food Cape Town and Slow Food Mother City are off to visit the indigenous food garden at Solms Delta near Franschhoek. more
In a pickle: Learning the art of preserving at Oded’s Kitchen
I can pickle! Who knew.... and how cool do those jars look? more
Earth Fair Market is one year old, and they’re celebrating!
It's my favourite market, and this week they're doing something extra-special... more
Rotisserie 360: Serving up lashings of love (and nutritious street food) on Bree Street
I'm ever on the quest for restaurants and cafes that prepare and sell home-made, locally-sourced, organic and free range food. ... more
Bo-Kaap Food and Craft Market
Join in on a celebration of Cape Malay Heritage. A cultural experience with a variety of craft and traditional food stalls. Learn about the history, religion and culture of a community nestled in the Old Slave Quarter. more
Eat Out The Box: the artisans of take away
Who knew take away could be delicious, affordable AND earth-friendly? more
Constantia Fine Food & Wine Market launches this weekend
Exciting news for foodies in the Constantia area: a new food market is about to launch at the sports grounds opposite Constantia Village. more
Local Food Reliance Workshop with Robina McCurdy
How to grow your own (and cut down on trips to the supermarket). This weekend (10-11 July 2010), Robina McCurdy will be hosting a workshop on 'Local Food Reliance'. more
A visit from the Macaroon Fairy
Just as the World Cup was about to start, I had a little visit from the Macaroon Fairy, bearing dainty gifts of green and gold: my very own limited edition Bafana Bafana macaroons. more
Mushroom hunting in Tokai Forest
This weekend I joined Slow Food Mother City on a foraging expedition in Tokai Forest. The aim of the outing wasn't to gather up all the edible mushrooms and take them home with us, but rather to collect an assortment of fungi which our expert, Dr Nicky Alsopp would help us to identify: the good, the poisonous and everything in between. more
Neighbour Goods Winter Night Market (15 June 2010)
Oooh yum - the fabulous Neighbour Goods Market will be holding a winter night market tomorrow evening at the Biscuit Mill. Delectable gourmet goodies, and plenty of buzz... sounds like a fun way to spend a wintry June evening! more
Who moved my cheese?
I've been trying to put my finger on what it was about this year's Cheese Festival that didn't quite gel for me. There was a lot I did enjoy... but something wasn't quite right. Somebody moved my cheese. more
Constantia Waldorf Night Market on tomorrow evening
Seeing posters on the side of the road reminded me that tomorrow evening is the next Constantia Waldorf Night Market. If you haven't yet been, it's a feast of wholesome food and gourmet delights, hand-crafted products and has a wonderfully festive atmosphere. more
Riebeek Valley Olive Festival 2010
I love autumn. It's cooler, it's mistier, it's filled with mellow fruitfulness (and all that poetic stuff)... It's also a time for food festivals, and plenty of 'em. And next up is the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival - three days of olives, wine-tasting, music and art in beautiful autumnal surroundings. What a rough life we Capetonians lead... more
SA Cheese Festival in full swing
The SA Cheese Festival kicked off yesterday at Bien Donné. Saturday was sold out, and I'd guess today is probably the same. Being a little crowd-phobic, I tend to leave the weekends well alone and go instead on whichever seems likely to be the quietest day. In addition to my general search for what's natural and organic, and what delectable treats the artisans and small producers have in store (yes, I'm a little obsessed), I'll also be checking out these other highlights of the festival: more
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