Locally Grown
harvested nearby and delivered straight to you, nobody in-between
Organic
free from petro-chemicals and poisons, just plain natural goodness
Plastic-free
minimal packaging that is recyclable, biodegradable and eco-friendly
Freshly Picked
no need for gas-chambers, wax coatings or chemical ripening
Seasonal
cultivated according to the environment, making our crops naturally delicious
Grown With Love
as small-scale farmers, we get to look after each plant with much more TLC
Local
harvested nearby and delivered straight to you, nobody in-between
Organic
free from petro-chemicals and poisons, just plain natural goodness
Plastic-
free
minimal packaging that is recyclable, biodegradable and eco-friendly
Freshly Picked
no need for gas-chambers, wax coatings or chemical ripening
Seasonal
Produce
cultivated according to the environment, making our crops naturally delicious
Grown With Love
as small-scale farmers, we get to look after each plant with much more TLC
Standard Box
R150
recommended for 1-2 people, includes a range of freshly picked vegetables, fruits and herbs, which varies from week to week
forecast for 22 & 23 october
vegetables:
mange tout, carrots, brown onions, spinach, parsley, red spring onions, turnips, leeks
fruit:
grapefruits
herb:
seasonal herb
total value: R190
you pay: R150
Large Box
R220
recommended for 2-4 people, normally includes the same as the Standard, with some larger quantities, and a few more items.
forecast for 22 & 23 october
vegetables:
mange tout, carrots, brown onions, beetroots, broccoli/cauliflower, green onion bunch, spinach, red spring onions, peas in the pod
fruit:
avocados, lemons, oranges
herb:
seasonal herb
total value: R271
you pay: R220
Preserves
available items
Lemon Atchar
R45 per 350g jar
This zingy pickle is the perfect condiment for any meal, its wonderfully morish – you might find yourself eating it straight out of the jar.
It is made with love by my Aunt Zahra, using our organic lemons. The recipe is a spin on the traditional Indian atchar with a secret secret twist on the Cape Malay version.
Fresh Farm Eggs
available items
Free-range Eggs
R25 per tray of 6
Fresh eggs from hens who literally roam the mountainside on one of our neighbour’s farms. Limited availability
Extra Produce
Culinary Herbs
available items
Basil
R15 per pack
Fragrant, tangy herb with a slightly sweet profile. An essential ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes. Combine with tomato for an intense flavour profile.
Lemon Leaf
R15 per pack
Interchangeable with lemongrass in recipes such as curries; Lemon Leaves pair well with mint, parsley, basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and pistachios; and can be blanched and used to infuse tea. Also an ideal garnish for desserts like lemon cakes.
Medicinal Herbs
available items
Buchu
R30 per pack
Agathosma Betulina – High in bioflavonoids, vitamins and antioxidants, Buchu aids in the body’s ability to function effectively.
Traditional Uses:
Boosting the body’s biological responses to compounds like allergens, viruses, and carcinogens; general relief from general stomach problems and digestive disturbances; treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases; relief from rheumatism; and as a diuretic.
Kankerbos
R30 per pack
Lessertia Frutescens – One of the most respected African medicinal herbs, it has a reputation as strong immune booster.
Traditional Uses:
Amongst many others, treatment for colds, flus, fever, poor appetite, indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer, dysentery, coughs, asthma, chronic bronchitis, kidney and liver conditions, rheumatism, urinary tract infections, stress and anxiety.
African Wormwood
R30 per pack
Artemisia Afra – Also known as Wildeals and Umhlonyane, this highly aromatic cousin of European Wormwood is a widely used an recognised herb across various cultures, revered for its various properties.
Traditional Uses:
Amongst many others, mainly as treatment for coughs, colds, fever, loss of appetite, colic, headache and earache.
Aromatic Botanicals
available items
Lavender
R30 per pack
Lavandula – Believed to be antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, it has been historically used for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.
Use for aromatic decoration, drying and making your own scented potpourri, or keeping in the bathroom or linen cupboard as a natural fragrance enhancer.
Penny-gum Eucalyptus
R30 per pack
Eucalyptus Cinerea – With its strong scent and shimmering leaves, makes for a great addition to floral arrangements.
Use as a base for bouquets or in flower vases, or hang in the shower for refreshing steam aromatherapy.
Each week we collect donations for bags of staple foods, include as much of our own surplus produce as possible, and donate to various community-run soup kitchens, feeding schemes in Cape Town and Piketberg.
Donation Bags for 15 & 16 October 2020 are set to include:
• Carrots
• 1kg Onions
• Spinach and Kale
So far, we are thrilled to have collected the following for donation:
309
Donation Bags
Meaning that including our surplus produce, we have handed over a total of:
66
kg Oranges/Naartjies
215
Butternut
130
kg Sweet Potatoes
82
kg Potatoes
12
kg Tomatoes
51
kg Onions
66
Carrots bunches
3
kg Brinjals
20
Cabbages
15
Kale bunches
Each week we collect donations for bags of staple foods, include as much of our own surplus produce as possible, and donate to various community-run soup kitchens, feeding schemes in Cape Town and Piketberg.
Donation Bags for
15 & 16 October 2020
are set to include:
• Carrots
• 1kg Onions
• Spinach and Kale
So far, we are thrilled to have collected the following for donation:
309
Donation Bags
Meaning that including our surplus produce, we have handed over a total of:
66
kg Oranges/Naartjies
215
Butternut
130
kg Sweet Potatoes
82
kg Potatoes
12
kg Tomatoes
51
kg Onions
66
Carrots bunches
3
kg Brinjals
20
Cabbage
15
Kale bunches