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 17 & 18 june
vegetables:
✔︎ spinach
✔︎ cocktail tomatoes
✔︎ carrots
✔︎ garlic shallots
✔︎ sweet potato
fruit:
✔︎ oranges
✔︎ grapefruit
✔︎ calamondins
herb:
✔︎ oregano
total value: R177
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 17 & 18 june
vegetables:
✔︎ spinach
✔︎ cocktail tomatoes
✔︎ carrots
✔︎ garlic shallots
✔︎ sweet potato
✔︎ sweet mini peppers
✔︎ mange tout
✔︎ brown onion
fruit:
✔︎ oranges
✔︎ calamondins
✔︎ naartjies
herb:
✔︎ oregano
total value: R267
you pay: R220
Preserves & Jams
available items
Blueberry Jam
R50 per jar
Homemade by our neighbour Nikki, from delicious blueberries grown on her farm.
Culinary Herbs
available items
Mint
R15 per pack
Instantly adds freshness to any dish.
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 bunch
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.
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.
Rosemary
R15 per pack
“Piney” aromatic flavour; which can easily overpower others. Chop very fine, and use with potatoes, white beans, breads or even fruit salads.
Bayleaf
R15 per pack
Used whole, or dried and ground, this classic spice ingredient features in many Indian and Pakistani dishes.
Medicinal Herbs
available items
Stinging Nettle
R30 per pack
Urtica Dioicas – Very rich in chlorophyll and Vitamins, it also contains trace minerals, fats, and amino acids.
Traditional Uses:
A classic famous medicinal herb, it is often used as a blood purifier, for reducing inflammation, hayfever, lowering blood pressure, and various other uses.
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.
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.
Extra Produce
available items
Mediterranean Cucumbers
R30 per pack
Half the size of English Cucumbers, but double the fun. Crunchy and juicy with an almost sweet flesh – ideal for snacking or in salads.
Nuts
available items
Raw Almonds – De-shelled
R45 per 100g pack
With a sweet flavour profile, our tree-ripened organic almonds are crunchy and creamy. These are raw and unpasteurised, meaning none of their taste or nutrients have been lost.
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 17 & 18 June 2021 are set to include:
• Brown Onions
• Sweet Mini Peppers
• Sweet Potatoes
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
17 & 18 June 2021 are set to include:
• Brown Onions
• Sweet Mini Peppers
• Sweet Potatoes
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