30 or so Slow Fooders visited Spier Biodynamic farm on a beautiful autumn morning. We were greeted by Farmer Angus who gave us some background to the farm as well as the principles of sustainability on which it is run. Our first stop was the Free Range Hens. And these hens are real free range [...]
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Eggmobiles, grass-fed beef and organic veggies: an autumnal visit to Spier Biodynamic Farm
Beerguevara workshop: a fun-filled morning of home brewing
November 5, 2012
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Twelve Slow Fooders spent last Saturday morning with Antony, Ant and Jason from Beerguevara for a fun filled morning of home brewing. The hands on workshop familiarised everyone with the terminology as well as the various stages of brewing. With 4 different kinds of grains, 3 kinds of hops and a special yeast strain we [...]
A report back on fabulous fig picking at Hoogwater
February 13, 2012
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Raining? In February? We had to risk it – the fig season is over by the end of the month. So a bunch of Slow Foodies trekked out to Hoogwater farm in Wolseley. Hoogwater has an old, rather wild fig orchard, as well as peach and pomegranate orchards, a handful of cows and a donkey [...]
Flick, Pick & Mix: Movie Night and Sweet Market!
October 21, 2011
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View the photos from our sweet market and movie evening, held on 10 November 2011 at the Fugard Theatre.
An Outing to Buffalo Ridge Farm and Dairy – Cancelled
October 19, 2011
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Wellington, Sunday 30 October 2011 UNFORTUNATELY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT. WE WILL ARRANGE ANOTHER VISIT AT A LATER STAGE. The Slow Food movement in Cape Town is delighted to enjoy a longstanding relationship with and appreciation for Buffalo Ridge and its award-winning cheeses. They are the only producer of [...]
Veldkos Foraging at Oep ve Koep in Paternoster
October 11, 2011
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At the end of August, a small group of Slow Food Mother City members and enthusiasts travelled out to Paternoster for our Veldkos Forage and Lunch at Oep ve Koep. It was a perfect, sunny day, and we all had a wonderful time. We’ve posted new photos in our gallery – have a look! And, [...]
Jorgensen’s Distillery, Wellington
February 3, 2011
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For our first event for the year we are visiting Jorgensen’s Distillery in Wellington. Dawn and Roger Jorgensen hand make a range of high quality spirits with love and passion, including brandy, vodka, limoncello and absinthe. By sourcing the finest quality raw materials, and using herbs that they grow in their own garden, they ensure [...]



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