What is an artisan

What are Artisan foods? Everyone else seems to know the difference except me. And I think it’s time I got caught up in something I know very little about. An artisan (from Italian: artigiano) is a skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or strictly decorative, including furniture, clothing, jewellery, household items, […]

Florida farm stall

Stock up on farm butter and freshly baked loaves at the Florida Farm Stall while the kids feed the animals in the touch farm. You will also find waterblommetjies, venison pies, bokkoms (dried fish biltong), German sauerkraut, gourmet mustard, quail eggs and pickled garlic.

Home baked biscuits

Biscuits are made of childhood memories. Hours in the kitchen spent in the kitchen. Watching and waiting in anticipation. Small or large, soft or crunchy. Iced, or covered with chocolate. Sandwiched together or packed full of fruity bits and nuts. Made with flour, made with oats. Sweetened with sugar, honey, spiced, plain. Dunked or spread […]

The Eastern Cape

The Baddaford Farm Stall can be found 8km out of Fort Beaufort on Queenstown Road tucked between the cliffs in a garden setting. They offer travellers something from just about everyone in the area who’s doing anything, from jams, sauces, chutney and preserves to cheese, rusks, cakes and melt-in-the-mouth shortbread. There are naartjies, oranges, lemons […]

Dorset Farmers Market

Farmers Markets are making a comeback as people are buying more locally-produced food, drink and fresh produce. They are more interested in the provenance of their food, knowing what they’re putting on their plates. Talking to and getting to know the producers they meet. In Dorset the Farmers Market can be found  in Poundbury & […]

Deli foods

The Barn, Little London is sophisticated, tasteful  and chic. Despite the rustic undertones, it is a foodie destination. Intimidating at first. But originally it was a working Barn for a successful local Corn Merchant family and little has changed. Championing local food and we supporting UK Harvest a charity that fights food waste  

Zest for Taste

Infused oils and vinegars, herb mixes and salad dressings Over forty oils and vinegars on tap which customers can taste from Zest for Taste.  They also offer all natural freeze-dried herb mixes, tasty sauces and dressings. Recipe suggestions, as well as an array of beautiful hand-painted ceramics, kitchen tools and gadgets that can be found […]

Dassiesfontein

The restaurant at Dassiesfontein offer visitors generous portions of traditional Boerekos accompanied by a beer or a steaming hot cup of koffie. On most Saturdays diners can enjoy a local speciality, curried tripe, and on Sundays they offer a large buffet.