Sunny Side Up! A visit to Spier’s Biodynamic Farm
Remember that old Farmer Brown ad: 'They taste so good, 'cause they eat so good'? It turns out that a diet of grubs, grass, grain, fresh air and sunshine makes the tastiest chickens of all. On 6 March 2010 a group of Slow Fooders visited Spier to learn more about their biodynamic farming methods. more
Unadulterated fynbos oils, beautiful organic jellies & jams and sensational seared tuna: A visit to the Waldorf Night Market
There's an exciting new market on the scene... At the end of January, the first Waldorf Night Market was held at the lovely grounds of Waldorf School in Constantia. Ever curious, and loving the idea of an evening market, I went along to take a look , and I was really impressed by the quality and variety on offer. more
Summer 2010 CSA launched
A new summer CSA is on the cards for 2010. This one will run for 10 weeks (Tuesday 26 January through Tuesday 30 March) and in addition to the uber-fresh organic vegetables members will receive every week, the deliveries will also include mushrooms and preserves from other sustainable food producers and projects. more
Rootstock: Discussing eco-friendly and organic wines in the Cape
A couple of weeks ago I ventured out to Backsberg Estate to attend a discussion on eco-friendly and organic wines. On the agenda, four passionate producers who are making a difference in their field, each in their own way. more
Earth Fair Mardi Gras Market on this evening
The Earth Fair Market is gearing up for silly season and hosting a series of themed events, the first of which takes place this evening (and has started at the time of writing this). A little early for Mardi Gras, perhaps, but it's definitely likely to be rather festive! more
Last CSA for 2009
Being part of a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) project has not only provided me with super-fresh, delicious vegetables every week, but also made me feel more connected with where, when and how my food is grown. If you're keen to join what will hopefully be a growing movement supporting small local organic farmers, there's a final opportunity for 2009. The Slow Food CSA is having one last 6-week stint of spring/summer vegetables, and there are still (I believe) a few places left. more
Moddergat Farm Market
Moddergat Organic Farm holds a weekly Saturday morning organic market from 8am-1pm. To find out more, contact Dawn or Johann My... more
Cape Farmhouse Full Moon Feast and Night Market
It's full moon tomorrow and one awesome way to spend the evening is to feast away on organic food at the Cape Farmhouse Full Moon Feast! more
Drinking the good stuff: wine that’s delicious, natural and earth-friendly
We have fabulous wines here in the Cape... but not very many of them are earth-friendly. Contributor and greenie Jacqui Stephenson looks into wines that are not only delicious, but grown in a natural and eco-sensitive way. more
The return of the Cape Farmhouse Full Moon Banquet!
Awesome news - the Cape Farmhouse will be holding another Full Moon Banquet this October! Find out where, when and what... more
Spring has sprung! Time to sign up for another season of farm-fresh CSA fare…
I love being part of the Cape Town CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) project. One of the joys of eating seasonally is the anticipation of the new crops that each season brings, and being part of a CSA you're right in the thick of it - what was growing, that morning, is now in your hands. And there's a new one all set up for spring! more
Oude Libertas Stellenbosch reinvents itself: SFGM market, slow picnics and the Hearth Fair
Some exciting news out of Stellenbosch... Oude Libertas is reinventing itself: from next Saturday the Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market will take place there; slow food and picnics will be served daily and a monthly designer ware fair will be hosted there! more
A Walnut addict By Nature
Walnuts are in season. Oh frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! I'm chortling all the way to market... Forgive me, but there is reason for my excitement: it's not just that they're in season, it's because I have found walnuts that match the rather high expectations created by my rather biased childhood memories, and I just can't get enough of them. more
Community Supported Agriculture: Cape Town’s Winter ’09 organic box project
A CSA is a "partnership between an agricultural or artisan producer and a group of consumers. The consumers sponsor the production of a specific crop or product at the beginning of the CSA, and during the season, the producer responds with frequent reports on that crop’s development and growth, and the consumers can visit the producer to learn more about how crop is grown, and even help with the harvest." more
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