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Dear Friend of the Farm
You have several thoughtful people on your gift list this year. So what are you going to get them? A nice scarf? (Yawn.) A T-Shirt? (Come on now...)
We've got you covered.
Celebrate the summer harvest and hand-crafted creativity at our Harvest Gift Market at Granger Bay over the next two Saturdays, the 12th and 19th December from 9am to 2pm.
Here you will find food and gifts for the festive season, that are 100% local, eco-friendly, natural and beautiful.
The gift items have been selected and curated by Kamers. Says Wanda du Toit, Creative Director and Product Selector for Kamers. "It’s the most wonderful time of the year … to shop. We’ve got some seriously enviable, value for money stocking-fillers for you stylists".
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Here's a teaser of what to expect:
For "A" Type Personalities
CakeGoed owned by Marlene Koekemoer produce practical wooden storage solutions and durable wooden décor items for the home.
TW Ceramics create durable high-fired stoneware, that is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
Coco Africa make a unique range of solid wood lifestyle products and customised designs for wood lovers.
Stacy Beukes of "A Ring To It" designs and manufactures handcrafted silver jewellery, incorporating semi-precious stones, metals, wood, textiles and glass.
The Burgundy Collective team creates a range of high-end genuine leather bags using local materials and quality craftsmanship.
Espadril is a South African shoe brand based in Cape Town, founded by Rizqah Isaacs and Patricia Terre.
 For The Fashionista
Lugging all your stuff to work is a hassle. It's even worse without a decent bag to carry it in. Operating out of a small studio in Woodstock, Lucy & Muffet designer Nazeem Manuel makes bags and luggage from repurposed materials such as vintage army canvas and ‘dead stock’ leather and other preloved fabric, giving each piece a unique feel.
For Gamers
The Big Box sell boardgames for kids or adults, for solo, for large groups, to enjoy with family or friends.
Oranjezicht based, Homestead Hookers make and sell crocheted stuffed toys.
Sue Kingma of NUNO will have Kokedama (Mossballs), Keshiki Bonsai in handmade ceramic containers, waterwise succulents in ceramic, insectivorous plants, glass terrariums for tabletop, staghorn ferns, tillandsia in baskets and other green surprises. Pamela Martinez of Mamachas, joins us with her unique, gorgeous planters made out of wood, clay and tin.
OZCF has heirloom seeds available as well as planting boxes and dibbers (to make a hole in the ground to plant a seed).
The Shake Down Smoothie duo of Richard and Carina are selling Nutribullets at very competitive prices. Says Richard, "We will be selling the last of our stock of the Nutribullet machines. Our price is R 1 800, cheaper than most retailers. With each purchase, we will throw in a free smoothie. Score! We will also offer herb infused water to people who come and ask for some. If they bring their own cup/ container, its free. But if not, then there will be a minimal charge".
Artisanal objects will share the limelight with the ultimate health gift guide - what about a gift basket of fresh, local seasonal fruit and veg? Choose from Curly Kale, Bright Lights Swiss Chard, Stinging Nettle, Fennel, Heirloom Tomatoes from OZCF, Acorn Squash from White Mountain Biodynamic Farm, Striped Butternut, Klondyke Cherries, White and Yellow Nectarines and Cling Peaches from Timberlea Farm, Raspberries, Apricots from the Green Road, Granadillas and Blueberries from Ethical Co-op, Litchis, Watermelon and Strawberries.
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OZCF on Upper Orange St, Oranjezicht is open to visitors every day except Sunday from 8am to 4pm.
Why not come and volunteer on the farm and help us erect our new seedling tunnel, or plant seedlings, mix compost and harvest. All you need is a healthy spirit together with your hat, water and sunscreen. It's a wonderful way to connect with nature and get to know more about the world of farming in the city.
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Market Day Saturday 12 December 2015 from 9am to 2pm, Granger Bay at the V&A Waterfront
Come to Market Day and celebrate some of your local food heroes who make it possible to have delicious, fresh-from-the-farm, locally grown food.
Entrance: There is no fee to enter the market. Pedestrian entrances are open directly from The Lookout and on Beach Road, and cyclists, joggers, dog walkers and others are most welcome.
Public transport: The MyCiTi 104 route stops opposite the market on Beach Road and at the main V&A Waterfront stop. The T01 also stops there, as well as on Granger Bay Blvd a block from the market.
Parking: Parking is a pleasure - either on site at The Lookout (R10 for the entire day), in one of the many V&AW parking garages, at The Grand Cafe and Beach with a short walk up the wooden steps to the market, or you can park for free along Beach Road, opposite the Somerset Hospital and Fort Wynyard – the gate on Beach Road into the Market site will be open on Saturdays. Map and further details on the website.
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What have we got for you this Saturday? A harvest of fruit and vegetables grown by more than 12 local farmers.
Some of the vegetables that we sell at Market Day on Saturdays are grown at our farm in Upper Orange St, Oranjezicht. Farmers Mark, Thomas, Tendai and Josephine have sent along the cutest baby striped butternut, as well as gem squash, baby leeks, spinach, cabbage, fresh herbs and curly lettuce.
We have long-stemmed mint from Aluna Aquaponics in Stellenbosch.
Farmers Francois and Henriette Malan from White Mountain Natural Produce in Wolseley have harvested baby marrows, green beans, strawberries, Acorn Squash, red green onions and rocket.
Thanks to Farmer Skye Feldmann of Naturally Organics, we'll have heirloom tomatoes, asparagus, fennel, beets, spring onions, cos lettuce and stinging nettle.
From from the dedicated farmers who belong to the Green Road Project in Stellenbosch, we've got organically grown apricots.
Farmer Eric Swarts in Stellenbosch has sent the crispiest of carrots and baby leeks.
 This week, we'll again have an abundance of Alan Garlick's Klondyke cherries in 2kg boxes for R175. Two varieties: Sweet Reds and Heidelfinger.
Bringing your own canvas bags is not only the chic, green thing to do, but it will also help ingratiate you with the traders, who are operating on slim profit margins. If you can get to the market early, you are guaranteeing yourself the best selection, and there are sometimes bargains to be found at the end of the day.
We're happy to offer you a simple, easy, convenient and free payment solution as an alternative to cash payments. SnapScan is a smartphone app that lets you use your phone to make secure payments. It’s free to use and free to download so it’s perfect if you don’t want to carry cash. Read more here.
We're also able to offer credit card payments, thanks to Sureswipe.
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What do our Traders have to offer?
For something different over the holidays, try Peter and Lizanne Owen of By Nature's version of the Italian panforte or spicy nut and dried fruit salami. Both are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and have no sugar added. Best enjoyed with a desert wine or coffee.
 Louise Steenkamp of Wild at Heart Cordials, tells us that her Elderflower Cordial is ready and is available exclusively from our Market Day this coming Saturday. Infused into a botanical cordial, Elderflower becomes a delicately aquamarine tincture destined to dance with champagne in elegant saucers, or mingle between the bubbles of San Pellegrino at smart garden parties. Sometimes, it even finds itself cast as jelly, wobbling wantonly with fresh fruits of the forest, or coupled with a cool and tart raspberry sorbet. Simply enchanting, elderflower cordial is a wondrous thing.
Martin Raubenheimer of Cure Deli and Salvin Hirschfield of Son of a Butcher have a god mix of meaty treats and special cuts for the festive season: Lamb, pork, beef and chicken. deboned gammons and large Christmas chickens, weighing from 2 -2.3 kg and free range duck (deboned and stuffed with turducken sausage).
In addition, there's local, artisanal cheeses from Around Cheese and The Culture Club, crusty loaves from Woodstock Bakery, honey from the Honey Connoisseur, West Coast oysters from The Oyster Lady, smoked fish and snoek pate from Stef of Delifish, a selection of sublime olives from Chrisna’s and so much more to eat on site or buy to take home.
Don't miss Spades and Spoons irresistible vegetarian buffet, much of which is completely raw and vegan and Salad Lover's spinach, pea and feta fritters served with a dollop of Turkish Tzsiki, or crispy, crunchy falafel.
If you haven't yet tasted a Sababa shakshuka (a spicy, Middle Eastern take on eggs and tomatoes), now is the time.
Tracey of Village Herbs has gift wrapped herbs in pots and edibles in window boxes, ideal gifts.
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Meet The Author of Mila's Meals
 Catherine Barnhoorn has published a recipe and nutrition book called Mila's Meals, a collection of nourishing whole-food recipes and food ideas for baby’s first year (and the rest of the family too).
Free from gluten, refined sugar, dairy and artificial additives, Catherine, through her own healing journey and nutrition studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition®, is aligned with the belief that all disease begins in the gut. For this reason, she believes that wholesome, full mind-body nutrition, with an awareness of food intolerances, is imperative for the optimal growth, development and future-health of your little one. Since a newborn’s gut is still very permeable (to allow the pre-digested breast milk nutrients through with ease) and with 70% of the immune system located in the gut, it is so very important to take care by eating easy-to-digest, age appropriate foods. A strong digestion will allow for greater absorption of nutrients and a stronger immune system.
Come along and meet Catherine who will be at Market Day this Saturday, signing books, available at 35% off the retail price.
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OMG. Watermelon Radishes.
If Cinderella Were a Vegetable, She'd Be a Watermelon Radish.
Like Cinderella before her transformation, the exterior of a watermelon radish is modest at best and drab at worst. But open it, and all is magic: the interior of this root vegetable practically sparkles with hot pink striations, turning heads as it suddenly appears as the belle of the ball. Watermelon radishes are an heirloom variety of daikon radishes and originated in China, where they are called shinrimei. Thanks to OZCF Farmers, Jo, Mark, Thomas and Tendai for cultivating these beauties.
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See you at the Harvest Gift Market at Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront or at the Farm in Upper Orange St, Oranjezicht.
Eat your greens,
The Oranjezicht City Farm Team
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