This Friday, in addition to their regular Friday evening market,  The Woodmill in Stellenbosch will be hosting a boutique beer festival, showcasing a selection of micro-breweries.

The Woodmill Boutique Beer festival is an organised indoor event during which a variety of micro breweries including Paulaner Brauhaus, Trigger Fish, Valley Brewery, Boston Breweries and Darling Brew will showcase their beers.
 
Beers will be available for tasting and purchase alongside a host of edible delicacies housed at the regular Woodmill market, which is open every Friday night.
 
Ample parking and a designated kiddie’s play area will be available.

In traditional beer fest style, there will be Oempa Band to keep things festive.

I haven’t yet been to the Woodmill Market, but if I didn’t already have plans for this Friday, I think an artisan beer tasting would have gone down very nicely indeed and been the perfect excuse to wander out thattaway.

Date & Time: Friday 3 February 2012, 5.30pm – 10pm.

Place:  The Woodmill, Vredenburg Road (off Adam Tas), Stellenbosch

Cost: The tickets are R30 which includes a Woodmill Beer Glass and 5 tastings.

limited tickets available:

Phone 0786257388 to purchase or visit the woodmill friday night market.

www.thewoodmill.co.za

The organisers of the Nitida ‘Degustazione’ Farmers Market in Durbanville have launched a new evening version of the lovely food market.

Now, in addition to the morning market, held on the last Saturday morning of every month, there is also a ‘sunset market’ which takes place the evening before. Both markets are now held at Cassia Restaurant rather than down on the lawn below.

From what I gather, the focus of the Friday evening market is on live music, prepared food and a chance to socialise and catch up with friends. The Saturday morning market is equally sociable, but with a stronger emphasis on fresh produce and the opportunity to stock up on staples.

I love the idea of night markets – they’re such a wonderful, laid-back way for people to gather without the formal environment of a restaurant. I haven’t yet been to this new Nitida offering, but I look forward to trying it out soon!

The evening market is on every last Friday of the month from 5pm to 9.30pm.

For more information, visit Nitida’s website, or contact Getha on 083 651 0699.

Summer has returned and, with it, the urge to venture outdoors and spend as much time as possible lazing in the sunshine.  We Capetonians are pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to summer activities, but one of my favourites is enjoying a leisurely picnic in a beautiful setting.  It’s informal and laid back and there are so many different ways of doing it that suit all kinds of budgets and taste.

And so once again I find myself creating a list of picnic options in Cape Town – split into three different groups:  Picnic Baskets (the kind you order in advance, usually on wine farms), Picnic Concerts (picnics at concerts) and Picnic BYO (great places for picnics, and some ideas on where to find awesome goodies to fill your own basket).

In this post, it’s all about wine farms and other picturesque locations offering picnic basket options.

The list below will morph and grow with time, as I discover and try more picnics – so if there’s something I’ve left out, please share the info by leaving a comment below, and I’ll see about adding it to the list! Please please treat this list as a guide only – ALWAYS phone the picnic organisers (most require bookings anyway) before you go, to avoid disappointment.

Picnics in Cape Town

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• Buitenverwachting ‘The Picnic Basket’ (Constantia)
• Casa Labia Picnics (Muizenberg)
• Roundhouse Rumbullion Picnics (Kloof Nek)
• Steenberg Winery picnics (Steenberg)

Picnics in the Cape Winelands

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• Allée Bleue Picnics
• Boschendal’s ‘Le Pique-Nique’ (Groot Drakenstein)
• Delheim Riverside Picnics (Stellenbosch)
• Solms-Delta Picnics (Franschhoek Valley)
• Spier Lakeside Picnics (Lynedoch, near Stellenbosch)
• Warwick Gourmet Picnics (R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts)
• Zewenwacht Picnics (Kuilsriver)

Buitenverwachting ‘The Picnic Basket’

Buitenverwachting Estate, Klein Constantia Rd,  Constantia.
www.buitenverwachting.co.za

Relax under the beautiful oaks of Buitenverwachting Estate… A veritable feast!  Tables and chairs are provided (if you want them) and there’s a very strictly applied maximum number of picnics allowed (which means it doesn’t get overcrowded).

Cost:
R125 per person. Picnic hampers for children under 10 years of age: R45.00 per child. No credit cards accepted.
Dates & Times:
Open November to April; Monday – Saturday. Closed on Sunday & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. Closed over Christmas and the New Year. Picnics served from 12 midday to 4pm (closing at 4pm)
Bookings:
Adrienne (021) 794-1012 Cell: 083 257 6083

Casa Labia Picnics

Casa Labia, 192 Main Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town
www.casalabia.co.za

Children’s menu includes a sugar fruit stick, a whole wheat cheese roll, a cup cake, fruit juice and a little surprise toy for R50.00.

Cost:
Picnic hampers cost R285 per couple. Cash bar available on the terrace.
Bookings for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) qualify for a special price of R335.00 for the adult basket and two kids packs.
Dates & Times:
Every Saturday from 12noon to 3pm during the summer period.
Bookings:
Picnics work on reservations only. Bookings for the baskets would need to be made and confirmed by Friday at 10am.

Roundhouse Rumbullion Picnics

The Roundhouse, Kloof Nek, Cape Town
http://www.theroundhouserestaurant.com/on_the_menu.html

The Roundhouse Rumbullion offers ‘tapas picnics’, where you select what you’d like from a list of possible options (varying from jars of pickled olives to cheese burgers with wedges).

The views from the Roundhouse lawns are spectacular – go early to secure a good table (and book for more than two, if you want a table to yourselves).

Cost: Variable, depending on what you order (view Menu)
Dates & Times:
Wednesday to Sunday, lunchtime.
Bookings:
Tel. 021 438 4347 / Email info@theroundhouserestaurant.com

Steenberg Winery Picnics

Steenberg Vineyards, Steenberg, Cape Town

Steenberg Vineyards now offers gourmet picnics for visitors. The menu looks fantastic! It’s put together by Food Fanatics, with ingredients sourced locally from fantastic ethical producers like Cure Deli (charcuterie) and Dalewood Fromage (cheeses, yum).

And, I’m happy to report that everything in the picnic hamper is biodegradable: from the recycled wine cartons to food containers and cutlery. I’ll be going along soon to try it out myself and will report back on the experience!

Cost: R300 for a basket for two, including a bottle of Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot (vegetarian option available at same price).
Dates & Times: Picnics served daily between 11am and 5pm.
Bookings: Tel. Lida – 082 954 8158
Menu: Steenberg-Picnic Menu (subject to change)

Picnics in the Cape Winelands

Allée Bleue

Intersection R 45 and R310, Groot Drakenstein (map)
http://www.alleebleue.com/en/allee-bleue/hospitality/picnic.html

Shaded by an historic oak tree, freshly made picnic baskets are served to you from the picnic gazebo and an ice bucket to keep your drinks chilled.

Menus are priced at R145.00 per person, which includes 0.5l mineral water, coffee or tea and a seasonal gift from the Allée Bleue Estate. Children are well catered for with a menu priced at R45.00 per child and the kids can safely play in the picnic area that is secured by an attractive Cape Dutch wall.

Available every day of the week, weather dependent, bookings for picnics at Allée Bleue Wine Estate are essential.

Cost:
R 145.00 per person, R 45.00 for children under 10 years
Dates & Times:
Open daily from 11h30 – 15h00
Bookings:
info@alleebleue.com / Tel. +27 (0) 21 874 1021/2/3

Boschendal’s ‘Le Pique-Nique’

Boschendal Estate, Stellenbosch
www.boschendal.com

During the summer months Boschendal’s Le Pique-Nique provides the ideal setting for simple French-Style country meals. Picnic hampers filled with simple country fare are served from a gazebo, relax and enjoy the fare at tables and chairs set in the shade of fragrant pine trees.

Cost:
R150.00 per adult excluding beverages and service – baskets packed in servings of 2, 3, 4, and 5 each. R59.00 per child (under 10) excluding beverages and service. Valid until May 2012.
Dates & Times:
1 October 2011 – mid May 2012 (weather permitting – cancelled if raining). Baskets to be collected between 12.15pm & 1.30pm. They may be collected later – by arrangement.
Bookings:
Tel.: +27 (0) 21 870 4272/3/4/5 | Email: reservations@boschendal.com
Menus: Picnic Menu | Vegetarian Menu
Good to know: Maximum seating capacity: 180. No BYO – No Bring Your Own Wine.

Delheim Riverside Picnics

Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch
www.delheim.com

Enjoy a gourmet picnic on the scenic lawn at the riverside behind the cellar. No BYO – the full range of Delheim wines is available at cellar door prices.

Costs:
Basket for 2 people @ R260 (excl additional beverages), basket for 4 people @ R520 (excl additional beverages). Children under 12 @ R65. Vegetarian option available on request (same price).
Dates:
Available every day, Monday to Sunday until end April 2012
Bookings:
restaurant@delheim.com or (021) 888-4607 (book by latest 10h30 on the day)

Solms-Delta Picnics

Delta Road, Off the R45, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek Valley
http://www.solms-delta.co.za/restaurant/picnics/

Solms-Delta has ‘winefarm’ picnics available, made by Fyndraai chef Shaun Schoeman and his team. A personal guide will carry your basket and blanket and assist in selecting a quiet spot on the forested banks of the Dwars River or overlooking the private Solms lake.

Guests are more than welcome to cool off in the river shallows, so pack your costumes and towels! Numbers are limited to ensure a level of privacy.

Pre-booking is essential. The baskets are freshly packed upon your arrival, so please expect a short wait (maximum 15 minutes) before being escorted to the river.

Solms-Delta Lekkerwijn 2010, soft drinks or Solms-Delta Vogelvrij Spring Water bottled at source on the estate, is also included in each basket for two.

Costs:  
R135 per adult (view menu).  R65 per child. (View menu)
Dates:
Picnic season starts 1 September. Fyndraai is open seven days a week from 9.00am to 5:00pm
Bookings:
+ 27 (0)21- 874-3937

Spier Picnics

Spier Estate, Lynedoch, near Stellenbosch.
www.spier.co.za

Awesome picnics at Spier Estate, near Stellenbosch. Superb lakeside atmosphere (complete with plenty of ducks) and lots of gently swishing trees provide shade. Pony rides for kids.

The deli is currently closed for renovations (until 1 December 2011), so pre-booked picnics are currently only  available over weekends and public holidays.  These are catered by Eight, a wonderful ‘farm-to-table’ restaurant which serves delicious meals made from locally-sourced naturally-grown produce.  From the 1st of December, though, you will once again be able to book picnics every day of the week via an online facility.  No private picnics are allowed, but if you don’t want to buy a whole picnic basket, you can instead pick up items from Eight To Go, a ‘take-away’ version of Eight which is due to launch in early December (love the sound of that!).

Cost:  R150 per person, or R240 for two (this cost may change when the online facility becomes available in December).
Dates & Times:  Currently available only on weekends and public holidays.  From 1 December 2011, picnics available every day of the week.
Bookings: Tel. 021 809 1100  (online bookings available from 1 December 2011)

Warwick Gourmet Picnics

On the R44 between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts.
www.warwickwine.com/picnic

“At Warwick we strive for simplicity but this doesn’t mean that you should compromise on flavour. Our Gourmet Picnic experience was designed to provide a balance between the freshest seasoned ingredients and a flavour profile that will satisfy the most sophisticated Gourmand.”

Costs:
Gourmet Picnic basket: R299.00 serving two guests
Vegetarian Picnic basket: R299.00 serving two guests
Kids Basket: R49.00 per child under 12 years of age

Dates & Times: 
Guests can collect and pay for their picnics upon arrival at the Bistro counter.
11:30 – 12:30, 12:30 – 13:30, 13:30 -14:30 7 Days a week – 365 days per year
Bookings:  
Call 021 884 3144 or email visit@warwickwine.com

Zewenwacht Picnics

Zewenwacht Estate, Langverwacht Rd, Kuils River
http://www.zevenwacht.co.za/zw_restaurant.html

Zewenwacht offers a variety of picnic options: the Estate basket, Vegetarian basket, as well as the kiddies hamper as well as two braai basket options (they provide the meat, wood etc – you braai it). Other goodies such as chips, chocolates, hot beverages and the estate’s wines can be purchased at the picnic kiosk. (View Picnic Menu 2011/2012)

The estate will be unveiling their recently upgraded picnic facility in early 2012. This includes “a superb brand new children’s play park, comprising of wooden jungle gyms, swings, slides and climbing ropes for the little Tarzans!” They have also laid down lawn over an extensive area, adjacent to their helipad, where patrons can either make use of picnic benches or alternatively use picnic blankets (available on a loan basis) to enjoy the “gastronomic delights that (the) chefs have put together in the baskets”.

Costs:  
Estate Basket – R280 per basket for 2 people.
Vegetarian Basket – R280 per basket for 2 people.
Kids Basket – R60 per child.
Braai Basket Option 1 – R280 per basket for 2 people
Braai Basket Option 2 – R360 per basket for 2 people.
Dates:
18 September 2011 to May 2012
Bookings:
Tel: (021) 903 5123 / email: restaurant@zevenwacht.co.za
Good to Know:
Conditions for the Braai Basket: Minimum of two baskets to be ordered / Order must be made 72 hours in advance / We supply wood, firelighters, grid & a braai area / Braai to be made & supervised by yourselves. / Please ensure that all fires are thoroughly extinguished.

The way this year is flying by, Christmas will be here before you can blink. Scary, but true, and I’m already starting to see those hideous junk-filled ‘Festive Season’ catalogues appearing in newspapers, so I’m guessing the corny decorations and tinny mall carols will be upon us sooner rather than later.

Do yourself a favour: start your gift shopping NOW. And don’t do it at a mall – do it at a market or a fair, where the gifts you’ll find are made by hand by creative, innovative people and not produced en masse in China/Taiwan/Vietnam.

There are so many Christmas Gift Fairs on offer this year that there really is no excuse!

One of the earlier ones is the Constantia Gift Fair, which has just kicked off its 5-day run at SARDA (South African Riding for Disabled Association).

Constantia Gift Fair

19-23 October 2011. Constantia, Cape Town.

The Constantia Gift Fair is a lifestyle event full of inspirational ideas and hand-picked innovative products – a celebration of gifts with a difference.

There are fabulous home and garden accessories, stunning fashion items, and gorgeous must-have gifts. The deli section is an extravaganza of delicious and exotic food-gifts.

Come and sample superb food and drink, soak up the magical atmosphere, let your children have a ball in our kiddies play area and enjoy a sensational shopping experience with friends and family.

Location: SARDA, Brommersvlei Road, Constantia
Dates & Times: 19-21 October: 9am-6pm / 22-23 October: 9am-4pm
Cost: R20 – 100% of the entrance fee will be donated to SARDA (South African Riding for Disabled Association)
More info:  www.thechristmasgiftfair.co.za

Here’s a full list of Christmas Markets in Cape Town for 2011 (updated as I find them).

I really do like this initiative – a virtual wall of seedlings that will soon become actual seedlings, planted in food gardens around the country…

The Virtual Living Wall has been created by the Woolworths Trust in honour of World Food Day, happening this coming Sunday, 16th October 2011.

For every virtual seedling planted, the Woolworths Trust will donate an actual plant to a South African school with an EduPlant permaculture food garden. Just choose your plant  and add your name. It’s fun, it’s free, and it makes a difference in the real world.

Go to www.woolworthslivingwall.co.za to plant your virtual seedling for free.

It is, in usual Woolworths style, very well presented, and it’s fun to see your own name appended to the plant you’ve chosen (plus the feel-good factor of knowing that your seedling will find its way into a food garden somewhere out there).

PS you can opt out of receiving additional info from Woolworths if you prefer (in fact, it’s the default setting).

As regular readers will know, I’m a big fan of finding gifts at local food and craft markets, rather than doing ye ol’ Mall Trawl. It’s much more fun, most things are locally sourced and made (rather than being shipped in from lands afar), and you have a much better chance of finding something unique or unusual.

This list is a work in progress – not all markets have announced their Christmas Market plans – but it will be updated as and when I receive additional information. Click on the titles below to jump straight to the market info for each.

Happy gift hunting!

** listed updated: 8 December 2011 **

Hathersage Farm Festive Fair

7-9 October 2011. Somerset West, Cape Town.

Located at the lovely Hathersage Farm in Somerset West, the Festive Fair is a 3-day exhibition of specialised gifts, décor items, clothing and accessories, jewellery and all things gorgeous!

Around 80 exhibitors will showcase their wares to the local and surrounding communities on the stunning Hathersage Farm in Somerset West. Some of the goods on offer include edible treats, art, stationery, linens, décor items, ceramics, furniture, toys, plants & flowers and more.

Location: Hathersage Farm, Gordon Road, Somerset West
Dates & Times: 7-9 October 2011. Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm. Sunday 10am-4pm.
Cost: FREE
More info: www.tomarketwithlove.co.za / (Facebook page)

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Constantia Gift Fair

19-23 October 2011. Constantia, Cape Town.

The Constantia Gift Fair is a lifestyle event full of inspirational ideas and hand-picked innovative products – a celebration of gifts with a difference.

There are fabulous home and garden accessories, stunning fashion items, and gorgeous must-have gifts. The deli section is an extravaganza of delicious and exotic food-gifts.

Come and sample superb food and drink, soak up the magical atmosphere, let your children have a ball in our kiddies play area and enjoy a sensational shopping experience with friends and family.

Location: SARDA, Brommersvlei Road, Constantia
Dates & Times: 19-21 October: 9am-6pm / 22-23 October: 9am-4pm
Cost: R20 – 100% of the entrance fee will be donated to SARDA (South African Riding for Disabled Association)
More info:  www.thechristmasgiftfair.co.za

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Kamers vol geskenke

25-29 October 2011.  Lourensford Estate, Somerset West

The ninth Kamers Vol Geskenke 2011 promises to be a colourful celebration of local creativity, innovation and talent. This year the Carousel of Creativity will showcase some 200 stall holders over six inspiration-filled days with the popular event taking place from 25-29 October 2011 at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West.

With its emphasis on handcrafted wares, from jewellery to gourmet products, ceramics, soft furnishings, tableware, décor accessories, designer garden gear and clothing, Kamers is not into the perfectly made or the mass produced – it’s about high end true craft, slightly imperfect, timeless and originally designed… that special something that is only found at the show.

Location: Lourensford Estate, Somerset West
Dates & Times: 25-29 OCTOBER 2011 – 9am to 6pm daily. Opening night: 24 October 2011 5pm-8pm
Cost:   TBC
More info: www.kamersvol.com

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Festive Ideas Fair

26-30 October 2011.  Near Paarl/Franschhoek.

Festive Ideas 2011 will take place at Simondium’s Country Lodge from 26 – 30 October 2011 (open daily from 9h00 in the morning till late afternoon). Festive Ideas is exactly what the name says, innovative ideas & goods for all celebratory occasions.

This market will feature over 120 speciality exhibitors who will be producing exclusive and unique products especially for the Festive Ideas Market.

Location: Simondium Country Lodge, along R45 between Paarl & Franschhoek.
Dates & Times: 26-30 October 2011. 26-29 October: 9am – 5.30pm / 30 October 9am – 4pm.
Cost:  R20 per person, and this includes a goody bag and entrance to everything except the workshops.
More info: www.festiveideas.co.za

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Simon’s Restaurant Christmas Market Extravaganza

9-13 November 2011.  Groot Constantia.

The ‘Christmas Market Extravaganza’ will be held at Simon’s Restaurant in Groot Constantia.

The market runs from 9-13 November and will be open every day from 9am to 5pm. On offer, food, toys, clothing, jewellery and other gift options. There is no indication of an entry fee.

Location: Simon’s Restaurant, Groot Constantia
Dates & Times: 9-13 November 2011. 9am – 5pm every day.
Cost:  None

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Rondebosch Potters Market

19 November 2011.  Rondebosch Park, Rondebosch

Though it’s not specifically billed as a Christmas market, this is a fantastic market for doing early gift shopping (for Christmas and even for setting aside for the rest of the year).

The market features pottery created by local and country potters from around the Western Cape – and the variety is astonishing.

There are usually a few food stalls available as well, to keep you fueled for the expedition!

Location: Rondebosch Park, corner of Sandown and Camp Ground Rds, Rondebosch.
Dates & Times: 19 November 2011. Starts at 7am.
Cost:  None

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Stellenbosch Sentraal Kersmark

24 November – 3 December 2011 (closed Sun 27 November) Stellenbosch

12th annual Christmas market hosted by the Dutch Reformed Central Church in Stellenbosch. This ever-popular craft market promises to make Christmas shopping an absolute treat with a variety of goods on sale at 180 stalls. Get creative with your gift list with glorious top quality arts and handcrafted gifts such as glassware, jewellery, needlework, paintings, confectionary, pottery, toys and much more. Sit back and relax in the cosy restaurant area with a wide variety of excellent baked foods and confections.

A jumping castle, painting table and colouring facility will keep the little ones occupied. The market takes place from 24 November until 3 December.

Location: Dutch Reformed Central Church in Stellenbosch
Dates & Times: 24 November – 3 December 2011 (closed Sun 27 November). Open daily from 9am-8pm and Saturdays from 9am-3pm.
Cost:  None
More info: For further details contact 021 883 3850 or visit www.familiekerk.com.

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Nitida Christmas Market

25 + 26 November 2011.  Durbanville
Every year, Nitida in Durbanville hosts a special Christmas Night Market. Always a lovely venue, though I’ve not yet been to the night market. This year’s event takes place on Friday the 25th of November 2010 – from 5pm to 9.30pm. There will be a number of stalls selling all kinds of Christmas and foodie goodies, and some Christmas carols to get you in the festive spirit (carols start at 6.30pm).

Location: Nitida Estate, Tygerbergvalley Road, Durbanville.
Dates & Times: 25 November (5pm-9.30pm) + 26 November (8am-12.30pm)
Cost:  None
More info: For further details contact Getha on 083 651 0699.

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Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market – Christmas Night Market

2-3 December 2011.  Stellenbosch
Christmas Night Market on Friday 2 and Saturday 3rd December 2011.

“Slowfood enthusiasts will find their favourite small producers, wine merchants, micro-breweries and various cuisines on offer for the whole family to enjoy.

A hand-picked selection of authentic handmade quality items will fill a boutique of authentic antiques, high end fashion, accessories, crafts and design.

Bring a picnic blanket and come laze under the stars whilst the children enjoy ample space to run and play whilst you enjoy the light sounds of Christmas music. For the theatre lovers come Friday evening to enjoy the free line up of music at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre showcasing Sima, Men of Praise, Ivan Siegelaar, Ousus, Shannon Hope and Elzahn Ringquest. ”

Location:  Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch
Dates & Times: 2-3 December 2011. Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 9am-2pm.
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Karin Vermeulen – admin@slowmarket.co.za – 021 886 8514

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Sea Point Gift Market

29 November – 10 December 2011.  Sea Point, Cape Town

I haven’t yet been to this market, so am not sure exactly what’s available, but here’s what organisers say:

“There is something for everyone at this trendy and lively market and what makes this market extra special is that it is set in the heart of Sea Point next to the library against the background of one of the most well known beach areas and Cape Town Stadium and makes for a very pleasant stroll through the aisles of exhibition stalls arrayed with beautiful, unique and interesting products.

Our exhibitors produce merchandise of high quality and are an invaluable source for clothing, arts and crafts, food products, unique designs of hand crafted jewellery and other items to the visitors, including the latest crafting trends and fashion clothing, just to mention a few.”

Location:  Sea Point Town Hall, corner of Main Road and Three Anchor Bay Road, Sea Point.
Dates & Times: 29 November 2011 through 10 December 2011, 10am to 8.30pm – excluding Sundays. Final day, 10 December 2011, closes at 7pm.
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  website

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Fringe Handmade Goods Market

3 December 2011.  Harrington Square, Cape Town

Saturday 3 December 2011 sees the launch of a new handmade goods market for Cape Town – The Fringe Handmade Market.

Visitors can expect a creative vibe while shopping for locally-made festive season gifts, from unusual stocking fillers to collector’s pieces that will last a lifetime. The original, hand-made products on offer include craft, pottery, fashion, jewellery, décor, accessories and more.

The Fringe Handmade market will be a friendly affair and welcomes kids and pets. The market will feature a kids’ zone, where youngsters will be able to enjoy story-telling workshops and arts and craft sessions while parents shop.

Location:  The Fringe – Cape Town’s Design and Innovation District
Harrington Square (Corner of Harrington and Caledon Streets). (parking off Canterbury Street or Grand Parade)
Dates & Times: Saturday 3 December 2011 – 10am to 6pm
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  www.facebook.com/FringeDistrict

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Old Wynberg Village Christmas Market

3 December 2011.  Wynberg Village, Cape Town

Small informal village market to be held on the village green in Wynberg Village (Wolfe Street). Fresh vegetables, olive oil, gifts, cakes, coffee and more.

Location:  Wynberg Village, cnr Wolfe Street/Durban Road
Dates & Times: 3 December 2011. 9am to 1pm.
Cost:  Free entry.

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French Christmas Market

3 December 2011.  Gardens, Cape Town

The French Community is throwing its very first French Christmas Market, with more than 20 French speaking entrepreneurs living in Cape Town.

Location:  French School. 101 Hope Street, Gardens.
Dates & Times: 3 December 2011. 9.30am-2.30pm
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Caroline Sai – O76 275 9402

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Missibaba Christmas Market

9-10 December 2011.  Woodstock, Cape Town

Missibaba in Woodstock is hosting a Christmas Market in collaboration with an array of fabulous local fashion, jewellery and lifestyle brands including, amongst others, Moonbasket, Skinny laMinx and Fabric.

To tempt you further: there will a Bombay Sapphire cocktail bar, ice cream by The Creamery and delicious dim sum by Yang!

Location:  Missibaba Workshop, Unit 3, Selwyn Studios, The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock
Dates & Times: Friday 9th December 5pm-9pm / Saturday 10th December 10am-3pm
Cost:  Free entry.  Bring cash (no credit card facilities)
More info:  http://www.facebook.com/events/228040923933647/

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Fab Ideas Christmas Market

9-11 December 2011.  Noordhoek, Cape Town

This one sounds quite fun – a market at the Monkey Valley Resort in Noordhoek. “With Fresh and Funky Gifts available, Fab Ideas is dedicated to providing innovative products! Avoid the manic mall rush this year and kick off your festive season shopping spree at the Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair at the Monkey Valley Resort in Noordhoek. ”

The Monkey Valley Resort has been chosen for the occasion allowing shoppers to experience a beautiful atmosphere whilst shopping. Being the first of its kind in the Deep South Fab Ideas has created a real lifestyle market ranging from home and garden accessories to fabulous clothing, jewellery, deli items.

Location:  Monkey Valley Resort, Noordhoek.
Dates & Times: 9-11 December 2011. 9am-7pm daily.
Cost:  R20 – proceeds go to Bobs for Hope Foundation
More info:  Julie Mitchell – julie@fabideas.co.za – www.fabideas.co.za

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French Christmas Market

3 December 2011.  Gardens, Cape Town

The French Community is throwing its very first French Christmas Market, with more than 20 French speaking entrepreneurs living in Cape Town.

Location:  French School. 101 Hope Street, Gardens.
Dates & Times: 3 December 2011. 9.30am-2.30pm
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Caroline Sai – O76 275 9402

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Edgemead Christmas Market

9-22 December 2011 Edgemead Community Hall, Edgemead Drive, Edgemead.

Each year information is sent to more than one thousand crafters throughout the Western Cape. A selection process takes place and two hundred of the “Cape’s Finest Crafters” are selected to take part in the Edgemead Christmas Market.

You will find everything here that your heart desires from delicious foodstuffs, jewellery, handcrafted leather and wrought iron, to glassware, mosaics, teddy bears and lots more! This market only happens once a year – don’t miss it!

Credit and debit card facilities are available at all pay points.

When: Friday 9th – Thursday 22nd Dec 2011. Open every day 10am – 8pm, including Sundays.
Where: Community Hall in Edgemead Drive, off Bosmansdam Road, Edgemead (GPS Coordinates: 33°52’48″ S, 18°32’32″ E). Directions here.
Cost of entry: free
Contact details: Janet Hammer (Admin Manager) / edgemeadmarket@gmail.com /084 882 7546

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Ariston Garden Christmas Market

10 December 2011 Claremont, Cape Town

A different kind of Christmas market – this one at Ariston Organic Garden in Claremont.  A variety of organic garden goodies for sale, including plants, compost and potting soil, red wrigglers (for your worm farm), lavender products. Also, organic veggies, sprouts, wheatgrass, sunflower greens and more.

The garden is located next to the Stanhope Bridge – a ‘green lung’ in the heart of Claremont. Worth a visit, to see what’s going on at this little urban farm.

When: Saturday 10 December 2011. 10.30am-5pm
Where: Ariston Organic Garden, Corner of Dunluce and Malone Avenues, Claremont Map & Directions here.
Cost of entry: free
Contact details: Brigid Jackson / Website

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Pure Boland Christmas Market

14 December 2011Brandwacht, Worcester

The Pure Boland Farmers Market is held every first Saturday at the Green Shed in Brandwacht, Worcester. In addition, every year they hold Christmas Night Market featuring regular exhibitors as well as many extra food, craft and gift stalls.

When: Wednesday 14 December 2011. 6pm-11pm.
Where: Green Shed, Brandwacht, Worcester. Coordinates: 33 35′ 58.81″ S / 19 25′ 36.36″ E Map & Directions here.
Cost of entry: free (steak dinner costs R125 – booking required)
Contact details: Tharina Jonker / tharina@realevents.co.za / Website

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Designer-Maker Christmas Market

14-16 December 2011.  71 Waterkant St, Cape Town.

An artisan market for festive season gifts, along with a Carols by Candlelight event at the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELC), Cape Town’s oldest operating church.

Designer exhibitors, which include Heartworks, Heath Nash and Clementina van der Walt were all hand-picked by Lauren Shantall, Head of the Freeworld Design Centre, and formerly curator and manager of the Design Indaba Expo.

In addition to the exquisite handmade goodies on offer, there will be a host of food offerings  and Jacques Erasmus’ Hemelhuijs café will be open for the duration of the market.

Location:  Freeworld Design Centre , 71 Waterkant St.
Dates & Times: Wednesday 14 December 3.30pm until late, to coincide with Carols by Candelight at the ELC / Thursday 15 and Friday 16 December 10.30am until late (16TH is a public holiday).
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Contact Lauren Shantall 072 615 1560

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Earth Fair Christmas Market

16 December 2011.  South Palms Centre, Tokai, Cape Town.

The Earth Fair Market organisers are in the process of selecting a range of top quality handmade goods and beautiful Christmas gifting items. The range will include, textiles, frames, jewellery, body pamper products, lights, Christmas cakes and decorations, handmade bags etc etc.

In between shopping, you can try something from their delicious selection of crepes, sushi, paella, wraps etc, and wash them down with real beer and organic wines.   The kids corner will be ready to keep the little people entertained so bring them along and do your shopping at leisure.

Location:  Earth Fair Market, South Palms, Tokai (near Builders Warehouse)
Dates & Times: Friday 16 December (public holiday) 3pm-9pm.
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  www.earthfairmarket.co.za

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Kloovenburg Christmas Market

17 December 2011.  Kloovenburg Estate, Riebeeck Kasteel.

It’s a showcase of the finest produce from the Riebeek Valley and surrounding areas and allows locals and visitors to this region the opportunity to taste, sample and buy all these wonderful products in one convenient location.

The Kloovenburg Christmas Market Day is the perfect opportunity to stock up on produce and ideas for your Christmas Table as well as allowing you to buy the most delicious stocking fillers and presents for friends and family.

Location:  Kloovenburg Estate, Riebeeck Kasteel. On the left as you arrive over the Bothmanskloof Pass (R46) from the Malmesbury side of things.
Dates & Times: Saturday 17 December.
9.30am – 3pm.
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Contact Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate on (022) 448 1635; email info@kloovenburg.com; or visit www.kloovenburg.com

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Blaauwklippen Christmas Market

18-20 December 2011.  Blaauwklippen Estate, Stellenbosch.

The Blaauwklippen Family Market, held on a weekly Sunday basis, will be hosting a special Christmas market this year.

Inside the carriage museum people can find a variety of fresh produce, biltong, cheese, breads, preserves and much more. Plus, there is also an interesting selection of “lifestyle” or non-food related products such as art, crafts, jewelry, clothing and plant varieties.

On the refreshment front, the Wine Centre at Blaauwklippen is open for wine tasting and there are special offers on wine on market days. Plus, the market sells ONLY craft beers (no commercial beers available) as well as cocktails.

Location:  Blaauwklippen Estate, Stellenbosch.
Dates & Times: Sunday 18th December 10am-3pm, Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th December 4pm-9pm.
Cost:  Free entry.
More info:  Visit the market’s Facebook Page, or contact Hugo on via email familyfoodmarket.mola@gmail.com

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Their press release is a little over the top and verbose (in my opinion), but in essence this is what the new market appears to be about:

• This is a venture that includes people from both ends of the economic scale, and serves to marry the skills and interests of the empowered and the underprivileged.
• The aim of the project is to uplift the area as a whole, extending to the aesthetic quality of the harbour – starting with the site itself, the team is currently working on planting in excess of 50 trees, and landscaping the grounds of the West Fort Heritage Site, which is adjacent to the market premises.
• Market organisers have granted 20% of the trading rights on beneficial terms to the local impoverished communities, many of whom worked in the very same fish factory that now houses the market, thereby “imbuing the market ambience with an authentic Cape Town energy and flavour”.
• In addition, the programme seeks to identify and nurture young creative talent in the area, particularly from Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu, through skills development initiatives on the premises that will ultimately result in commercial opportunities and job creation provided by the market itself.
• The performance arts, particularly music, will also form an integral part of Bay Harbour’s energy, with the Performer’s Stage being a permanent fixture at the venue – providing an opportunity for both professional and amateur musicians, comics, actors and dancers from across the board to perform, both during the market operating hours as well as at specific events to be held outside of these at the venue.

So what kind of food will there be…  A bit of everything, it would seem:

Much like the mixed heritage of South Africa, a journey of flavour fetching from all corners of the globe is the catch of the day, the proverbial net has been cast widely across different styles of cuisine, and made them available at the Bay Harbour Market. From Kreef and snoek raai’s, to crafted chocolates, there are tastes to entice all palates.

Hmmmm… Sounds a little bit like trying to cover everything at once, but I’m all for diversity and am game to see how they do with this.

And my favourite final paragraph:

The sheer eccentricity of South Africa is expected to come alive in an artistic way that we believe will give tourists something to write home about and locals a boost of national pride.  For example, characters from every layer of society will mirror the outlandish variety of food on offer.  Bay Harbour is the place where both the local fisherman and the well-heeled fashionista can be found.  It’s a place where koeksisters, crayfish, chakkalakka, umnqusho, smoked snoek, oysters, cappuccino, bunny chows, and methode champenoise live side by side with fashionable leathercraft, accessories, clothing, beadwork and art -  It’s a celebration of our cultural and creative diversity.  And everyone’s invited.

Sjoe – ‘sheer eccentricity’, ‘outlandish variety of food’ – I really do have to see this for myself!   I’ll be there tomorrow… come along if you’re as intrigued as I am.

Bay Harbour Market Details:

When:
The Bay Harbour Market launches this Saturday (2 July 2011) at 9am (until 4pm).  Thereafter, the market will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 4pm, as well as on Friday evenings from 4pm-9pm (from 8 July 2011).

Where:
31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay (next to Fish on the Rocks)

What:
Over 80 food, art and fashion stalls. Authentic indoor factory venue, right on the water’s edge. Roaring fire places and unique draught bar. Live music (and other entertainment). Ample, secure parking. www.bayharbour.co.za

As most of you will know, Fairtrade is a system designed to protect small farmers and farm workers by ensuring “better working and living conditions … through fairer prices, better labour conditions, community development and sustainability of the environment”.  It’s a win-win situation.  Fairtrade certification benefits us all:  the people who make the products live better lives, the land used to cultivate/create it is looked after more sustainably and the ‘consumers’ who choose to support it enjoy a quality product and a clearer conscience.

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.

To achieve Fairtrade certification, Kraft Foods South Africa partnered with cocoa farmers in West Africa (60 percent of the world’s cocoa is grown in Ghana and the Ivory Coast). The certification will see thousands of West African farmers receive internationally-agreed Fairtrade prices for their product (the Fairtrade minimum price or world market price, whichever is higher) and the Fairtrade Premium of US$200 per tonne for investment in the development of their businesses and communities.

Which is awesome, right?   Of course, as fellow ingredient-label-readers will know, the main ingredient of a Cadbury Dairy Milk plain chocolate bar is actually sugar (first on the list), not cocoa.  So, what about the other ingredients in the chocolate bar?

I put the question to Arianna Baldo, Marketing Coordinator of Fairtrade SA, and this is what she said:

As you say, Fairtrade certification for products like coffee, or wine and tea is very straightforward: 100% of the product is Fairtrade (e.g. if you blend Fairtrade and non-Fairtrade coffee, then you cannot label the package as Fairtrade).  There are products, however, which are made of many ingredients, some of which are not certifiable. What we call ‘Food Composite Products‘ (FCP) in Fairtrade jargon are those products such as chocolate, muesli, snack bars, biscuits, etc.

For such products the rule is that (1) all that can be Fairtrade must be Fairtrade and (2) Fairtrade ingredients must make up for >50% of the product.

E.g. Plain chocolate (like Cadbury) will use Fairtrade cocoa + Fairtrade sugar. All other ingredients (e.g. milk powder, vegetable fats, etc) are not certifiable, therefore they can be conventional products. In the case Cadbury wants to have their hazelnut chocolate certified, then that chocolate will have to contain Fairtrade cocoa + Fairtrade sugar + Fairtrade hazelnuts (because hazelnuts are available in the Fairtrade market)

At the moment Kraft Foods and Fairtrade are working with local small-scale sugar cane farmers to get them Fairtrade certified so that the Fairtrade Cadbury Dairy Milk can be totally African and Fairtrade.

This is really great news. Kraft Foods is huge, and if they’re supporting Fairtrade, then others will certainly follow – and the world could most definitely do with more Fairtrade, not less.

The new Fairtrade-stamped Cadbury Dairy Milk plain bars will start appearing on shelves towards the end of the year.  And, you’ll be happy to know, they won’t cost any extra – the price will stay exactly the same.

So what’s an ‘heirloom’ plant, and what’s so special about it?

An heirloom plant, heirloom variety, or (especially in the UK) heirloom vegetable is a cultivar that was commonly grown during earlier periods in human history, but which is not used in modern large-scale agriculture. Many heirloom vegetables have kept their traits through open pollination, while fruit varieties such as apples have been propagated over the centuries through grafts and cuttings. (via WikiPedia)

Unlike most commercially available seed, heirloom seeds come from plants that have been carefully chosen for more interesting characteristics than how long they’ll stay fresh, or how well they handle packing, storing and transport.  Most heirloom seeds are selected for flavour, or quirky shapes and colours, or some peculiarity specific to a region.

So, whilst I understand the need for docile, dependable seeds that are bred for their performance and reliability, I definitely prefer something a little bit quirkier (in looks and in flavour).

Problem is, though, one doesn’t generally find heirloom seeds or seedlings at nurseries…probably because the seed isn’t quite as easily available, or as popular (yet).    So when one of my fellow Food Collective/Harvest Share creators came up with the idea of a Winter Heirloom Seedling Share, I was ecstatic and very happy to be on board.

Winter Heirloom Seedling Share in a nutshell:

Sourcing heirloom seed varieties from three major local seed suppliers, we have asked the green-thumbed folk at Soil For Life to grow 11 different types of heirloom winter seeds into seedlings for us.

With each share you buy, you will receive FOUR 6-pack seedling trays containing the following heirloom vegetables:

1. Heirloom Lettuce 6-pack (EITHER Forellenschluss Lettuce, Cinnamon Cos OR Butter Blush)
2. Heirloom Pea 6-pack (EITHER Weggis Peas, Capuchin Peas OR Purple Podded Blauschokkers)
3. Heirloom Broccoli OR Cauliflower 6-pack (EITHER Romanesco Broccoli, Calabrese Broccoli OR Sicilian Violet Cauliflower)
4. Heirloom Cabbage OR Kale 6-pack (EITHER Perfection Drumhead Savoy Cabbage OR Nero di Toscana Kale)

Each 6-pack tray contains 6 organic seedlings of one variety (these are not mixed seedling trays). 24 seedlings in total.  Shares cost R110 each, which works out to R27.50 per tray.  Part of this cost goes back to Soil For Life, an NGO based in Constantia which is doing incredible work in townships and other communities, teaching people how to grow their own food.

Our little seedlings are growing right now – and should be ready by the end of May/early June.  Numbers are limited, but there are still some shares available, so if you’d like to try your hand at planting some heirloom seedlings this winter, visit the Harvest Share page, get the full details and sign up!

Sandford Farm, Kleinmond

The Cheese Festival is almost upon us (starts on Friday) – and I’m getting rather excited by the return of small producers to the event. This year, perhaps in celebration of the festival’s 10th year, Agri-Expo is bringing the 10 small producers below to the event (by this, I assume they mean they are sponsoring their entry, as they’ve done in the past).

Having had a brief look at the overall layout of the festival, these are not the only small producers who’ll be there – so it looks promising for an all-day artisan cheese hunt… Below, I’ve included whatever information I could glean on these producers, as well as relevant contact details, for anyone interested in finding out more.

Anysbos Cheese (Botrivier, WESTERN CAPE)
e: info@anysbos.co.za

Only a year ago Sue and Johan Heyns retired on a farm in the Botrivier area.  Today they run a boutique cheese business that’s producing a variety of cheeses, including the unique Goat Milk Camembert.

Camphill farm (Hermanus, WESTERN CAPE)
w: www.camphill-hermanus.org.za | t: 028 – 313 8200

A community project where some of the beneficiaries makes the most wonderful cheeses (Gouda, Feta, Fresh Cheese, Labneh) and speciality bread.

GoatPeter (Magaliesburg, GAUTENG)
w: www.goatpeter.com | e: info@goatpeter.com

Goat Peter is a cheesery situated in Hekpoort, near Magaliesburg, in the heart of the Cradle of Human Kind. The owners Alastair and Marianne specialise in Goat Milk Products.

Green Goose Organics – Ficksburg, FREE STATE –
w: www.greengoose.co.za | e: anneke@greengoose.co.za

“With over 1000 hectares under organic management, primarily in pastures, we are committed to a system of farming which produces health enhancing, nutrient dense food whilst always being mindful of nurturing and continually improving the land. In addition to being organic, the cows are 100% grass fed – meaning they get no grain or other concentrate whatsoever. No animals receive any routine hormone or antibiotic treatments.”

Grootplaas De Rust Cheese Academy (Broederstroom, GAUTENG)
w: www.cheeseacademy.co.za | e: barbie@cheeseacademy.co.za

The academy was originally started with the aim to make a considerable contribution to the knowledge and skills associated with the production of Dairy Products.

Kimilili Farm (Tulbagh, WESTERN CAPE)
w: www.kimililifarm.co.za e: info@kimililifarm.co.za

Hand crafted farmhouse cheeses made in the French and Swiss cheesemaking tradition, using only their own milk.  Animals are cared for employing only natural farming practices with no chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or any commercial dairy feed used on the farm.

Sandford farm (Hemel & Aarde valley, WESTERN CAPE)
e: contactpea@gmail.com

Pauline Leppan recently employed a young man from Zwelihle, Siyabulela, who now does the majority of the cheesemaking.  They produce Gouda, Pecorino, Probiotic Yoghurt, Feta, and Mozzarella – all handmade according to organic principles.

Taaibosch Kaas - (?)
e: jfb@vodamail.co.za

Not much information to be found, other than that they produce pressed Cottage Cheese, covered with spice, Cheddar, Gouda.

Udderly Delicious Darling (Darling, WESTERN CAPE)
e: candash@mweb.co.za

Homemade Cheese, Salami, Brandy, Apple and Nut Jelly.

Petite Chevre (Pretoria, GAUTENG)
w: www.petitechevre.co.za | e: goatsmilk@petitechevre.co.za

Produce a variety of goatsmilk products including plain goats milk, chevre, yoghurt, halloumi and a series of cheeses they call ‘bietjies’ – Bietjie Brand (chilli), Bietjie Lekker (Rosemary & peppercorsn), Bietjie Pong (garlic!). Looks like they’re not currently available in the Cape, so this is a good opportunity to get a taste.

Event details:
The 2011 SA Cheese Festival runs from Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May 2011. Tickets are the same price as last year: R110 for Saturday and Sunday and R90 for Friday and Monday. Senior citizens pay R70 and children 12 years and younger enter free.  The festival runs from 10:00 to 18:00 each day and 17:00 on the last day.  A limited number of tickets are available at Computicket and Checkers stores (no tickets at the gates).

Awesome – there’s going to be another designer/artisan market on at the Freeworld Design Centre on Waterkant Street.  I stopped in there for the first one, last December, and it had a wonderful vibe, and loads of awesome hand-crafted gifts (loved the bunting!).  Was hoping they would hold another one, and my wish has been granted:

“Following the runaway success of its Christmas market in December 2010, the historic Evangelical Lutheran Church circa 1780, the oldest operating church in Cape Town, and Freeworld Coatings, South Africa’s leading coatings company, will jointly host another designer artisan market on the Saturday before Easter. This event will take place on 16 April at the Freeworld Design Centre premises along Cape Town’s Fan Walk, with the market in the courtyard that lies between Freeworld Coatings and the church. There is no cost to attend the market.

For a taste of what the market offers, view footage from the previous event at:

Kicking off at 09h30 the market will run until 15h00. This event forms part of WalkCapeTown, a post-World Cup initiative, which aims to re-energise the Fan Walk through public events and ultimately enhance the cultural life of the city.”

Event details:

What: A Cape Town artisan market jointly hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Freeworld Design Centre, and in celebration of Easter.
When: 16 April 2011- Market from 09h30 to 15h00
Where: The courtyard at the Freeworld Design Centre, 71 Waterkant Street
Cost of entry: free

For more info contact Freeworld Design Centre on :
021 427 8918  /  info@freeworlddesigncentre.com

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 new markets, 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.

The new market is located in a beautiful old building on Hope Street.  It has an impressive facade, and a wonderful well-lit interior with huge windows streaming in light.  There’s a main hall with lofty ceilings, and a sort of mezzanine level, where they plan to show black and white movies and place a few tables at which marketgoers can eat and drink.

Upstairs, overlooking the main market area,  there’s an area for chilling and having a few drinks.  Outside, to one side, there’s a secure grassy section just for kids, and on the opposite end of the building a lovely area, complete with small pool (not for swimming) which they plan to use for braaiing and hanging out away from the general market hubbub.

It has a lovely feel to it, and I could immediately picture it filled with the sounds and smells of a big market… Madelen has spent a lot of time exploring existing markets (sounds like fun to me!) and selecting only the best traders for this new market.  Previously from the catering industry, she seems to know quite a bit about good food, and an instinct for what makes a market great.

My feeling is that whilst the Neighbour Goods Market is by far the most popular and populated market around, there are many of us who no longer go there regularly because it’s such a bunfight.  The food is extraordinary, yes, and the products exemplary, but having to elbow one’s way in to get any of them isn’t really my idea of a good time, and not being able to chat to producers about their wares just doesn’t make sense.

So, I’m very very excited about this new market which will, I hope, create a new arena for exceptional producers to showcase their talents, and the space for us to explore them.

The City Bowl Market on Hope (14 Hope Street, Gardens) launches on Saturday the 16th of March April 2011 – and will be on every Saturday morning thereafter (9am-2pm).  I can’t wait!

Their website isn’t working just yet, but you can follow the latest market news on their Facebook Page, or via Twitter.  Madelen Johansson can be contacted via email on citybowlmarket@gmail.com.