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 28 & 29 january
vegetables:
✔︎ mediterranean cucumbers
✔︎ butternut
✔︎ cocktail tomatoes
✔︎ baby brinjals
✔︎ sweet mini peppers
✔︎ red onions
✔︎ curly kale
fruit:
✔︎ melon
✔︎ oranges
herb:
✔︎ basil
total value: R187
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 28 & 29 january
vegetables:
✔︎ mediterranean cucumbers
✔︎ butternut
✔︎ cocktail tomatoes
✔︎ baby marrows
✔︎ sweet mini peppers
✔︎ red onions
✔︎ curly kale
✔︎ sweet potatoes
✔︎ cayenne chillies
fruits:
✔︎ melon
✔︎ oranges
herb:
✔︎ basil
total value: R271
you pay: R220
Extra Produce
available items
Kuri Pumpkins
R30 each
Technically a type of squash with an edible skin and smooth, buttery textured-flesh. Ideal for stuffing with fillings such as feta cheese and cooking whole, or chopping and roasting with olive oil and herbs, or making soup.
Large White Pumpkins
R40 each
Soup, pie, muffins, even risotto – the options are seemingly endless…
Sweet Lunchbox Peppers
R30 per pack
Sweet pepper that comes with a crunch. Ideal for snacking or used raw in salads.
Cocktail Tomatoes
R30 per pack
A mix of 3 varieties of incredibly delicious, sweet mini tomatoes. Try fresh in salads, sautéed in sauces, or even grilled.
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.
Garlic Chives
R15 per pack
With a delicate garlic flavour as the name suggests, this great ancient herb’s taste features notes of onion and leek. Perfect for asian-style cooking and they work as wonderful enhancers in salads and omelettes.
Mint
R15 per pack
Instantly adds freshness to any dish.
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
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.
Wild Rosemary
R30 per pack
Eriocephalus Africanus – Also known as sneeubos, this fynbos has a strong, pungent smell and is used for flavouring food as well as several medicinal decoctions.
Traditional Uses:
Used for various ailments including coughs and colds, flatulence and colic, as a diuretic and a diaphoretic. It can also be used to invigorate the skin and hair by adding to a bath or as a hair growth stimulant and conditioner. Wild rosemary can also be used for cooking, in sachets and pot-pourris..
Wild Olive Leaf
R30 per pack
Olea Europaea S. Africanaa – A widely used variant of the true Olive, this hardy tree’s leaves offer various health benefits.
Traditional Uses:
Used to treat sore throat, kidney problems and backache. Leaf infusions can be used as a lotion to treat eye infections or a gargle to relieve sore throat; and also taken internally as a remedy for colic or urinary tract infections.
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.
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
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.
Honey
available items
Pure Raw Farm Honey
R85 per 500g jar
Non-irradiated 100% pure local honey harvested from hives on our farm, as well as other farms in the area by us and local bee-keeper Sakkie. Our bees forage on indigenous fynbos; peach, citrus and other fruit orchards; and bluegum. This honey is not mixed with sugar syrup or treated in any way, and as such can crystalise from time to time – simply heat gently to melt.
Donation Bags
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 28 & 29 January 2021 are set to include:
• Sweet Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Brinjals
So far, we are thrilled to have collected the following for donation:
338
Donation Bags
Meaning that including our surplus produce, we have handed over a total of:
66
kg Naartjies
149
Butternut
121
kg Sweet Potatoes
41
kg Potatoes
26
kg Oranges
41
kg Onions
36
Carrots bunches
3
kg Brinjals
Donation Bags
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
28 & 29 January 2021
are set to include:
• Sweet Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Brinjals
So far, we are thrilled to have collected the following for donation:
338
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
97
kg Potatoes
12
kg Tomatoes
59
kg Onions
84
Carrots bunches
3
kg Brinjals
36
Cabbage
15
Kale bunches