Starlings Urban Farmers Market
We have plenty of markets to choose from in Cape Town, but there's something fantastic about the ones that are simple, small and unpretentious. Here's why the new Starlings Urban Farmers Market in Claremont is turning out to be one of my favourites... more
Fairtrade-certified Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate, coming soon, to a store near you…
Earlier this month, Kraft Foods South Africa announced that it is now the "FIRST major South African business to achieve Fairtrade certification for its much-loved chocolate brand, Cadbury Dairy Milk [plain]." I was invited to the media launch and although I did find Kraft's message a little saccharine and self-serving at times ("multiplying joy by going Fairtrade"), I do think that what they're doing is absolutely fantastic. more
Win tickets to the Good Food & Wine Show!
This year's Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show looks jam-packed with activities, and plenty of celebrity chef action to keep the foodies in a frenzy. The popular annual food extravaganza takes place this weekend at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, kicking off at 10am on Thursday (26-29 May 2011) - and I have 6 double tickets to give away! more
Winter Heirloom Seedling Share
A fan of purple podded peas and other colourful and fun-sounding heirloom varieties? A new Harvest Share project, the Winter Heirloom Seedling Share, brings you organic heirloom seeds grown into seedlings by Soil For Life. more
SA Cheese Festival 2011: Spotlight on the Small Producers
This year, perhaps in celebration of the festival's 10th year, Agri-Expo is bringing the 10 small producers below to the event... more
Saszali Chocolates: Handmade Heaven
Last week whilst on my Saturday morning market prowl (this time checking out the new City Bowl Market on Hope), I discovered something new, something delightful, something ever-so-decadent: handmade chocolates that taste as splendid as they look. more
New Market for Cape Town: City Bowl Market on Hope
A new market is coming to the City Bowl, and I have a very strong feeling it's going to give the ol' Neighbour Goods Market some stiff competition. Curious as I always am about such things, I arranged to meet up with market organiser Madelen Johansson last week, to see the new venue, and to have a chat about what's in store for us market-mad Capetonians. more
Let’s stop doing bottles: SodaStream’s compelling new campaign
Last week SodaStream launched a new campaign: "Help Free the World from Bottles" - and I think they're on to a really good thing. It's an initiative that makes both eco-friendly and economic sense, and might just change the way people go about consuming bubbly beverages. more
SAB Eat In Night Market
Awesome - to celebrate the announcement of this year's Eat In Awards, SAB will be sponsoring a night market that's focused on quality local producers. more
Simply Asia launches a succulent new menu
I've always been a fan of Simply Asia, and this week they're launching ten new dishes to complement their existing menu. I was invited to come and try them all out - everything from duck spring rolls to sweet Thai angels... more
St George’s Mall Market launches next week
Some awesome, awesome news for town-based foodies: a new open-air fresh food market will be launching in the city next week. Jacqui Simpson, owner and creator of the Earth Fair Market in Tokai (one of my favourite Cape Town markets) is behind this new street market, and given her success with the Tokai market, I have a very good feeling this one will do very well indeed. more
Wellness Natural and Organic Market relaunches this weekend
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the re-opening of food and craft markets for the summer season ahead...this weekend the Wellness Natural and Organic Market has its turn. more
Spring Market Day at Ariston Garden
In celebration of Spring's arrival, Ariston Organic Garden in Claremont will be hosting a Spring Market Day . more
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
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