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Guided tour of the Babylonstoren farm garden followed by lunch in the Greenhouse

23rd March or 13th April 2013

Guided tour of the Babylonstoren farm garden @ 10h00 with lunch afterwards in the Greenhouse on either day

Babylonstoren farm lies in the Drakenstein Valley between Franschhoek and Paarl. It is 60km from Cape Town and approximately 45 min drive from Cape Town International Airport.

Babylonstoren is one of the best preserved werfs (farm yards) in the Cape Dutch tradition. The farm was founded in1690, and the manor house was built in 1777. The Koornhuis (for storing wheat and hay) and the old cellar are exceptionally fine. An ornate fowl house, pigeon loft, leaning bell tower and historic gates embellish a traditional courtyard surrounded by a low, whitewashed wall.

The Babylonstoren garden is at the heart of the farm. Spanning eight acres, the garden is formal in structure. Every one of over 300 varieties of plants in the garden is edible or medicinal and useful. Fruit and veg are harvested year round for use in the restaurant. The garden is divided into fifteen clusters spanning vegetable areas, berries, bees, indigenous plants, ducks and chickens and includes a prickly pear maze. Gravity feeds water into waterways from stream into the garden as it was done for 300 years.

Do go to the website for more interesting information: http://babylonstoren.com

The guided tour of the garden will take approximately an hour and a half, and then we’ll be served a light lunch in the greenhouse. The menu will consist of fresh salads from the garden, breads from the old wood-fired oven along with a variety of dressed meats and handcrafted cheeses.

As only 20 people can be accommodated on this tour, we’ve set aside two dates for the outing. Please let Lorna know your preferred date as soon as possible, and payment will confirm your booking.

The cost of the tour and lunch, will be R160 per person for members and guests. Wine and other drinks will be for your own account.

To book your places, please deposit payment into Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When making payment please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip or EFT payment. Please send a message to Lorna to confirm your payment and booking [email protected].

NB: Please let Lorna know the number of people of attending both outings by Friday 15th March 2013.

Directions to the farm from Cape Town:

Take the N1 towards Paarl. Take Exit 47 – Klapmuts, Stellenbosch R44 off-ramp. At the Stop street turn right (underneath the N1 towards Stellenbosch). Go over the next 4-way stop and over the bridge. Take the next left on Franschhoek (R45). About 6km down that road on your right you’ll see Babylonstoren.
GPS co-ordinates – 33 49′ 21.00″ S 18 55′ 48.00″ E

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Slow Wine

The Joostenberg Cabernet Sauvignon which we made in 2010 is available for purchase at R330 per box of six (R55 per bottle). If you would like to order supplies of this wine, make a deposit to our account and we will make arrangements to get the wine to you.

When ordering wine please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip. Payment will confirm your order.

PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH AS THIS COSTS US HEFTY CASH DEPOSIT FEES.
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Dates for your Diary

Date to be confirmed:
Visit to the Honey bee foundation

Early May (provisional, depending on the first rains) :
Wild mushroom celebration

Wednesday, 29th May:
Annual General meeting with a talk by Leonie Joubert, the author of The Hungry Season: Feeding Southern Africa’s Cities.

Early September (provisional) :
Slow Food Artisanal Cheese Festival in Tulbach

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Spit-braai and fundraising raffle at the home of Stephen and Pat Flesch

Sunday, 3rd February at 12h30
11 Peninsula Road, Zeekoevlei

Leon Patterson will once again provide his GENUINE WOOD FIRED LAMB SPIT BRAAI, accompanied by delicious salads and desserts, prepared by Slow Food members. If you’d like to supply a salad or dessert, please let Lorna know, and we’ll contact you closer to the time.Please bring plates, cutlery and glasses. You should also bring a jersey or jacket in case of a chilly wind.We’ll set up tables and chairs, so don’t worry about these. Your committee has once again chosen the Peninsula School Feeding Association as the recipient of the funds raised by the raffle this year. We recognize that this organization provides an essential service in serving nourishing meals to schools in the Western Cape, and would like to continue our support for the association. We hope to have wonderful prizes for our raffle, and appeal to our members to donate items for this deserving cause.

Please bring plates, cutlery and glasses. You should also bring a jersey or jacket in case of a chilly wind.

We’ll set up tables and chairs, so don’t worry about these.

Your committee has once again chosen the Peninsula School Feeding Association as the recipient of the funds raised by the raffle this year. We recognize that this organization provides an essential service in serving nourishing meals to schools in the Western Cape, and would like to continue our support for the association.

We hope to have wonderful prizes for our raffle, and appeal to our members to donate items for this deserving cause.

Please contact Lorna to let her know what you’ll be donating and whether you’ll be bringing the items with you or require them to be collected. You could donate one of your products, or a gift voucher, if you prefer. Your contributions would be much appreciated.

A list of prizes will be sent to you closer to the time.

PSFA, a registered non-profit organisation established in 1958, provides nutritious cooked meals to 325,200 children in 743 schools every school day. A subsidy from the Department of Education provides meals for 90% of this total. The difference, amounting to R10m annually, is covered by PSFA, from funds that need to be raised.

The aim is to reduce short term hunger, and increase school attendance through school feeding. Since 1958, with the support of generous donors and partners, PSFA has delivered over 1.3 billion meals to hungry children. For many pupils this is the only meal they receive for the day.

Lunch is prepared and served daily at each school by volunteers in each community. Here are some examples of the nutritious meals served: fish and lentil breyani with butternut, samp and beans with fresh fruit, or soya mince and rice with carrots. For schools in the most vulnerable areas, breakfast (maize meal porridge) is also served. The average cost per meal per day is only R1.90. Do go to the website for more information www.psfa.org.za.

Raffle tickets will be sold at R40 each or R100 for three. Even if you are unable to come to the picnic you could still buy tickets or simply make a donation.

The cost of the lunch, including wine, will be R200 each to members and their guests. There will be no charge for children under 12.

Please let Lorna know the number of members and guests attending the lunch, with the names of your guests, by Wednesday January 30th.

To book your places, please deposit payment to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip. Payment will confirm your booking.

PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH AS THIS COSTS US HEFTY CASH DEPOSIT FEES.

If you are not coming but would like to buy raffle tickets or make a donation (R40 each or R100 for three) please deposit payment into Cape Town Slow Food account. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip.

Directions to no 11 Peninsula Road:
Head south on the M5, which becomes Prince George Drive alongside Royal Cape Golf Club. After crossing the railway bridge, turn left into Victoria Road at the third traffic light where there is a big sign for Grassy Park. Continue straight down Victoria Road through Grassy Park and at the end turn right into Peninsula Road. Continue along Peninsula Road past the ZV Environmental Centre to no 11, a double story house on the left. From Plumstead follow Victoria Road or from Constantia, Kendal Road to Prince George Drive.

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Slow Wine

The Joostenberg Cabernet Sauvignon which we made in 2010 is available for purchase at R330 per box of six (R55 per bottle). If you would like to order supplies of this wine, make a deposit to our account and we will make arrangements to get the wine to you. If you would like to order supplies of this wine, make a deposit to our account and we will make arrangements to get the wine to you.

When ordering wine please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip. Payment will confirm your order. PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH.
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Dates for your Diary

Saturday, March 16 (Provisional):
Grape Harvest and brunch

4th or 5th May
Wild mushroom celebration

Wednesday, 29 May
Annual General meeting

In the pipeline

Early September:
Slow Food Artisanal Cheese Festival in Tulbach

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An Italian Feast with artichokes at the home of Eugene and Marilyn Mori near Stellenbosch

Saturday, 24 November 2012: at 12h30
Casa Mori, Stellenbosch

Join us at the farm of Eugene and Marilyn Mori, where they will prepare a feast using their own produce, including artichokes. Their own wine will be served as well.

MENU

Antipasti
Individual slices of Casa Mori artichoke, fontina and olive tart

On the table:
Fresh focaccia with artichoke pate, Casa Mori olive oil & red wine vinegar

Primi
Mixed green marinated artichoke salad with a lemon dressing
[If there are fresh artichokes available we will serve whole steamed artichokes
with homemade mayonnaise]

Secondi
Fennel & garlic slow-roasted pork neck served on a bed of artichoke risotto

Vegetarian option
Artichoke risotto

Dolci
Crostata di limone (Zesty lemon Tart)

KIDS MENU

Wood fired margherita pizza

Dolci
Home-made vanilla ice-cream & chocolate sauce
Home-made lemonade in small bottles

 

Parents please note:
The owners feel obliged to warn us that the farm is not very Child Friendly. “We are situated on a steep terrace and we have a swimming pool which has no cover. We can’t be held liable for anything happening to the kids on the day. If the parents are prepared to babysit then we have no problem”.

The cost for the lunch ( including Casa Mori and Waverley Hills wines) is R220 for members, R240 for guests, and R60 per child. A maximum of 40 people can be accommodated, and bookings will close on Monday 19th November. Book with Lorna van Besouw, fax 086 672 3402 or email [email protected].

When booking please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip or EFT deposit note. Payment will confirm your booking.

Directions:

FROM THE N2:
N2 Direction Somerset West, take the R44/Broadway Blvd Turn off and turn right travelling towards Stellenbosch on the R44. Continue through Stellenbosch connecting with the R310/R44. At a set of traffic lights with Mercedes Garage on your left, turn left driving out of Stellenbosch on the Klipheuwel Road / R304 towards the N1. At the second traffic light where the Engen garage is on the left and Koelenhof Catholic Church on your right, you turn left here onto the Bottelary Road/M23. A km or so down the road you will see the Devonvale Golf Course, turn left here. Drive past the entrance to the golf course – right in front of you is the entrance to the farm – on the hill is a Tuscan style farm house made from stone, there are olive trees and vineyards – drive up the dirt road to the house.

FROM THE N1:
N1 direction Paarl, take the Klipheuwel Road / R304 turn off. Turn right over the bridge travelling in the direction of Stellenbosch. The first set of Traffic lights you hit, you turn right onto the Bottelary Road. A km or so down the road you will see the Devonvale Golf Course, turn left here. Drive past the entrance to the golf course – right in front of you is the entrance to the farm – on the hill is a Tuscan style farm house made from stone, there are olive trees and vineyards – drive up the dirt road to the house.

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Slow Wine

The Joostenberg Cabernet Sauvignon which we made in 2010 is available for purchase at R330 per box of six (R55 per bottle). If you would like to order supplies of this wine, make a deposit to our account and we will make arrangements to get the wine to you.

When ordering wine please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip. Payment will confirm your order.
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Dates for your Diary

2013
Sunday, February 3:
Lamb spit braai fundraiser.

Saturday, March 16 (Provisional):
Annual grape harvest and brunch.

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Mindful Meal with Damyanti Gajjar

Sunday, 21st October 2012 at 12h30
24 Fountain Road, Bergvliet, the home of Ingrid and Michael Romyn

For this event we will be sharing a meal prepared by Damyanti Gajjar. Damyanti has recently published her first recipe book called ‘Conscious Cuisine: A Vegetarian Adventure’. The book explores a fusion of Ayurvedic Principles and Healthy Vegetarian cuisine. Using the principles of Ayurveda she has followed a philosophy of trying to cook produce that is fresh, seasonal, locally grown, organic and as far as possible not genetically engineered.We will be treated to a spread of North Indian vegetarian dishes, which will include special Gujerati Dhal, Chapati, cucumber Raita and a seasonal vegetable curry, preceded by starters and a Goolab Jambu (deep-fried dumplings in a sugar syrup) with ice cream, and ending with traditional Masala Chai. Jugs of cool drinks and wine will be served with the meal.

Damyanti will be sharing her knowledge of Ayurvedic cooking with the members, and will talk about the benefits of seasonal eating on our health, providing tips for beneficial eating habits.

Copies of her book will be available to buy at the reduced price of R170. For more information do go to her www.consciouscuisine.co.za.

In addition, we have decided to introduce a sense of Mindfulness to this event, and Jackie Leone will talk us through the practice of eating with awareness and reverence. We will spend part of the meal without talking and will find that Noble Silence is a way of ‘coming home’ to ourselves and finding a rare quiet moment within our busy lives.

The cost for the lunch (wine included) is R200 for members and guests. A maximum of 40 people can be accommodated, and bookings will close on Monday 15th October. Book with Lorna van Besouw, fax 086 672 3402 or email [email protected].

When booking please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip or EFT deposit note. Payment will confirm your booking.

Directions:

GPS: S34° 2.7432′, E018° 27.2478′ or click here to view the Google map online.

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Slow Wine

The Joostenberg Cabernet Sauvignon which we made in 2010 is available for purchase at R330 per box of six (R55 per bottle). If you would like to order supplies of this wine, make a deposit to our account and we will make arrangements to get the wine to you.

When ordering wine please post your payment or deposit it to Cape Town Slow Food at FNB, Grassy Park, code 203109, account number 62023929378. Please do not deposit cash. When doing this please put your name as a reference on the deposit slip. Payment will confirm your order.
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Dates for your Diary

Saturday, 24 November 2012:
An Italian meal with artichokes at the home of Eugene and Marilyn Mori near Klapmuts.

2013
Sunday, February 3:
Lamb spit braai fundraiser.