The Artisan by Rachael Layzell

Cape Coffee Beans, on page 16

Lugro Ostritch products, on page 22

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Edition 1 - 15th August 2017

Quality beats Quantity

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The latest gin craze, on page 4 What is artisanal coffee roasting? On page 12

Rust and Revenge, on page 20

Honest Chocolate, on page 26

Join the food market frenzy, on page 30

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CONTENTS The latest artisanal gin craze

4-5

Inverroche gin: The journey to success

6-8

The gin festival is on its way

What is artisanal coffee roasting?

Moonbean cofee

14-15

Cape Coffee Beans

16-17

Rust & Revenge

20-21

Lugro ostritch products

22-25

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Honest artisan chocolate

26-29

Join the food market frenzy

30-31

Wild Olive African artisans

32-33

Wriggly Tin naturals: farm-to-skin products

34-35

The Olive Workshop

37-39

Artisanal furniture- is it better quality?

40-41

Fernhead wood furniture

42-48

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here once was a time when the peak of coffee appreciation involved mum inquiring if the local steak house served cappuccino or dad being surprised at having more than the usual suspects on offer at his favourite pub. We then went through a process of coffee and beer enlightenment; gradually realising that just like wine, there’s a huge world of expertise, craftsmanship and appreciation out there, and that armed with a little knowledge, there’s a wonderland to be explored. Gin is the latest tipple to follow in craft beer’s footsteps. There is a gin craze going on, and as a self‑confessed novice on the topic, I was more than keen to get lost down the artisanal gin rabbit hole.

WHAT IS GIN?

Gin is a neutral-tasting spirit made from grain, then re-distilled with botanicals and a noticeable juniper flavour. Its this juniper flavour and its distinct aroma that sets gin apart from its close cousin, vodka. From liquorice and citrus flavours to nutmeg and even fynbos, each gin distillery has its own secret recipe and technique to give their gin its depth of flavour, infusion of natural botanicals, character and story. Basically gin, to those passionate about its craft, can be like a white wall to a graffiti artist – full of possibility.

A LITTLE HISTORY

An encyclopedia could be written about gin and its history but here is the short version: • Origin: It is rumoured that gin originated in the Netherlands but it actually began in London, in the 17th Century. It took on a life of its own as a drink, as it was cheaper than beer and therefore an easy aid for the woeful downing their sorrows. • The bad reputation: It became known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’ as not even a ‘mother’s instinct could survive the ravages of gin’. To curb frenzy, the government introduced licence fees on gin retailers and gin taxes. • New beginning: In the 1800s, gin’s reputation took a turn for the better, as ‘gin palaces’ sprung up over London making the most of gas lighting and offering sophistication over the dingy drinking holes of old. • The new age: Fast forward to 2015, where gin is now enjoying a revival after having languished in the shadows as its cousin, vodka, took the limelight. Gin is breaking out of its image of being doused in tonic and served in crystal glasses to mother-in-laws whose sons-inlaws can never pour the drink ‘quite right’. What’s not to love?

SO WHAT IS THE ‘GIN CRAZE’?

An explosion of small, boutique gin distilleries are cropping up the globe over, each innovating to push the flavour boundaries and create their own brands and stories. Since 2009, over 35 micro-distilleries have opened in the UK and here in South Africa, the gin renaissance has been led by the likes of Inverroche. For those of us looking for more soul behind our hardtack, flavours to discover and palates wanting an education, gin offers a world to be explored.

HOW TO TASTE GIN

A few things to note on gin tasting and appreciation, and where it differs to the likes of wine tasting: • Remember, gin is a spirit so too much tasting and things really can get a little messy. • Taste it at room temperature, swill it around your mouth and see whether you can spot both the juniper and other botanicals – cucumber? Citrus? Fynbos? Spice? • Add a little water too and the flavours may become more pronounced. You’re after something refined; something that is not going to burn and knock-your-socks-off at first sip; something that would taste good not drowned in tonic, but perhaps poured over a few blocks of ice. • Oh, and a great gin won’t give you the headache that cheap gin will! The gin aficionados at Mother’s Ruin, suggest doubles, plenty of ice and also making sure your gin to tonic ratio is right. For every 25ml of gin, they suggest 150/175ml of tonic.

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INVERROCHE GIN DISCOVER THE ESSENCE OF THE CAPE IN EVERY SIP THE FIRST HAND CRAFTED FYNBOS GIN MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Fynbos is the major type of vegetation from a very small botanical region known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. Only five other floral kingdoms are recognised and four cover huge areas such as all of Australia. The Cape Floral Kingdom is both the smallest and richest floral kingdom on earth. INVERROCHE, infuses its gins with rare botanicals which grow nowhere else on the planet.

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The journey to success I

INVERROCHE is a family business, owned and operated by Lorna Scott and her two children, Rohan and Lauren. The name INVERROCHE is an amalgamation of the Gaelic word Inver (meaning confluence of the waters), and Roche (French for rock). It is a celebration, not only of the founder’s shared Scottish and French Huguenot roots, but also the unique environment surrounding the distillery. INVERROCHE’S dream was to create a premium spirit brand which is original and authentically South African. Their gins are filled with ingredients that tell the story of their common heritage as well as the close connection which has existed for millennia, between man and nature at the tip of Africa. INVERROCHE’S master distillers have developed a proprietary way of gently extracting the beautiful aromatic oils from the roots, bark, flowers and berries of the Fynbos. The combination of these indigenous plants with traditional botanicals like juniper berries, citrus peels, cassia, angelica, cinnamon, cardamom and coriander among others, give INVERROCHE gins their unique character. This unique biome, which stretches along the Western and Southern Cape coast of South Africa, is home to over 9 000 plant species that grow here and nowhere else on earth. Much of it is edible and carbohydrate-rich, and some contain medicinal properties. So how did INVERROCHE gin actually start? It all began with Mini-Meg, a miniature two litre copper pot still. She sat on the Scott’s kitchen table for three years and through trial and error the INVERROCHE range of Fynbos gins were conceived and born. The pot still is charged with their base spirit, with the botanicals layered in specially designed steam baskets. When the still is gently heated, the spirit vapour extracts the aromatic oils (from the botanicals) that then collect in the helm and travel down the condenser, culminating in precious drops of complex spirit infused with layers of flavour and aroma. Magnanimous Meg is the nickname for the magnificent 1 000 litre wood fired copper pot still used to coax the aromas and flavours from the ingredients used to make the spirits. She is large, custom designed, built in Stellenbosch and a little eccentric, and is named after Meg Dodds, the irascible landlady in Sir Walter Scott’s famous novel St Ronan’s Well.

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GIN CLASSIC This gin has rose-like floral notes which emerge at the first sip, along with more assertive perfumed florals thereafter. It is brought back by citrus, catching it just before it becomes overwhelming, and returning it into safer gin flavours. Interestingly, the aromas are not typical gin florals either – much more exotic and intriguing - Reviewed by The Gin Foundry. R330/ Cellar door price

GIN VERDANT This gin has a more delicate floral aroma, almost reminiscent of elderflower and chamomile. The term, “Summer Bloom” really captures the flavour of this gin as it’s both fresh and floral, with a slight acidity. Flavours reminiscent of waxy lemon rind come on the finish, along with a warming, slightly sweet spirit that helps the underlying juniper fight back - Reviewed by Gin Foundry. R330/ Cellar door price

GIN AMBER This gin brings the taste of Red bush, Rooibos tea flavours with hints of sweet toffee apples that give way to delicate florals. The spice returns towards the end in a layered and intriguing flavour journey. There’s a good complexity to Gin Amber and with a dry, woody finish it offers up a fantastic depth. If all were served neat, we felt it was probably the most interesting of all the Inverroche range - Reviewed by The Gin Foundry. R330/ Cellar door price

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The gin festival is on its way

in lovers, your prayers have been answered! South Africa is set to have its very own gin and tonic festival in the New Year. Following hot on the heels of the booming craft beer industry and its associated festivals, the makers of small-batch artisanal gin are dedicating a day to everyone’s favourite summer drink. This inaugural festival will launch in Cape Town on 30 January 2018, right on time for those scorching summer days, with a Johannesburg date set for soon after. The event will be held in the charming new Mason’s Press Building in Woodstock and will

showcase South African micro distilleries and some wellknown international producers. A few to expect on the day will be New Harbour Distillery, Hope on Hopkins, Musgrave, Jorgensen’s and Triple Three Estate Distillery, as well as the launch of the new Bloedlemoen Gin, plus a selection of quality tonics. Gin lovers will also be able to enjoy a range of artisanal food offerings that will pair with various G&T cocktails, and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn from various expert ginsmiths and mixologists about what goes into making their G&T cocktail unique. Bel-

gian entrepreneur and founder of the online shop Ginsonline Vincent Parisis will be sharing his knowledge and curating tasters of a few unique gins at the speaker’s corner. First-phase tickets are sold out, but special edition tickets will be released in early January 2016 for the Cape Town launch. To book your tickets, keep an eye on their website or Facebook page for more details. All ticketholders will be presented with a beautiful large balloon glass at the festival for sampling gin and to enjoy at home.

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What is artisanal coffee roasting?

n the old days, many products were made by hand, be this a piece of furniture or an Italian salami. These products were made with love and care, by an artisan considered skilled in his craft. Recipes and skills were passed down the family tree. However, as consumer demand increased and big businesses got involved, the smaller mom-and-pop store literally got swallowed up, making a good quality product which could compete with the massive fac-

tories, no longer economically viable. Shareholders also started demanding the highest possible return on investment, thus making the economics of production more important than the flavour and quality of the product. Artisan coffee seems to have brought back the authenticity, love and care that products used to be made of. The coffees are personally selected, blended and roasted by someone who cares. The beans are created when the grower is willing to

take the extra steps to ensure quality results, and the roaster is willing to pay the premium price necessary to support quality. Artisan coffee roasting is a marriage of science and sensibility. The science involves controlling the roasting medium via the roasters knowledge of the roasting machine, the raw product (green beans) and the roasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visual and tasting sensibility.

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Coffee without the crash

oonBean’s Superfood Coffee Blend allows you to enjoy a wonderful blend of coffee, without getting the typical coffee crash afterwards. Are you tired of feeling... Well, tired? Does your coffee no longer perk you up, or does it simply leave you feeling jittery and unable to focus? If you can’t shake that sluggish feeling, or your coffee is giving you the shakes, perhaps it’s time to try something different. How would you feel about drinking coffee that’s actually GOOD for you? MoonBean’s Superfood Coffee Blend is the coffee we’ve all been waiting for: it’s Clark Kent without the glasses – it’s Coffee without the inevitable crash! MoonBean has taken Coffee to

another level, packing our delicious blend with so much goodness it’s a little crazy! What’s the best part? Everyone can enjoy a cup, with its vegan friendly, paleo, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, zero fillers blend! Superfood Coffee is completely organic, and uses the highest quality Fair Trade Coffee available. To this delicious coffee MoonBean has added a perfectly balanced combination of superfoods to ensure that you get the same boost without the usual drawbacks. Sounds too good to be true? Sure, we understand that. So put it to the test and let us know what you think: place an order for MoonBean’s Superfood Coffee Blend and experience its superhuman effects!

Each pack includes: • • • • • •

Wild-Crafted Chaga Mushrooms: nutrient-dense & immune-boosting Maca Root: a powerful, vitamin-rich, energy-boosting adaptogen Cacoa: energising & moodenhancing Cinnamon: an antioxidant that helps balance bloodsugar levels Turmeric: inflammationfighting Lucuma: naturally sweet & packed with vitamins

The minds behind MoonBean...

artners Dean Blignaut and Antoinette Visser founded MoonBean in December 2013. A deep love for each other, healthy food and a dissatisfaction with soul draining office jobs turned MoonBean from concept into creation. The heart of MoonBean comes from Antoinette’s life long passion for food, especially the delicious kind, and her commitment to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She started experimenting with recipes at a very young age and supplied local cafes with her creations until she finished high school. During one of her university breaks she spent the winter working for a bakery in Lake Tahoe, California. This experience cemented the fact that she wanted to turn her passion into a fulfilling career. In his former life, Dean was an Operations Manager for large corporate companies in the logistics and supply chain industry. A growing discontentment with the stressful corporate lifestyle coupled with his desire to build something of his own that others could benefit from drove him to finally take the leap and leave his desk job for good. With his business know-how and creative flair, Dean manages MoonBean’s finances and is the all-important chief taste-tester. Dean and Antoinette have a huge passion for travel and were able to experience a myriad of cuisines and cultures while living abroad – further inspiring them to open their own business. Antoinette adores her little pup Django, cat named Kai, experimenting in the kitchen and spending time in ski towns. Dean is a talented musician, with grand ambitions and is partial to a good whiskey every now and then.

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C A P E C O F F E E B E A N S

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The online coffee shop

ape Coffee Beans is an online store dedicated to South African coffee lovers. They believe that great coffee isn’t only for coffee shops or restaurants but to be enjoyed at home, at the office or anywhere you happen to be. You can order freshly roasted coffee beans from some of South Africa’s best artisan roasters as well as a broad selection of coffee makers, coffee grinders and accessories, delivered by courier, anywhere in the country.

Cape Coffee Beans began their journey with the beans. One of the most important factors in making a great coffee is using freshly roasted beans and grinding them just before you brew, no matter how you make your coffee. Knowing this, their very first goal was to give all of South Africa access to high quality, fresh coffee beans. They are based in Cape Town - a city teaming with incredibly talented artisanal roasters, some of whom are starting to earn an international reputation. Unfortunately, getting a hold of the coffee they roast, particu-

larly soon after roast date, can be a bit tricky if they’re not nearby. So Cape Coffee Beans started this business by working with some of the very best Mother City roasters and delivering their beans across the country. To make sure that what they send out is as fresh as possible, they collect the coffee beans from the roasters only after their customers order - that way they can be sure that what you get a few days later is almost as fresh as if you’d walked into the roastery yourself, no matter where in the country you are. Cape Coffee Beans is constantly working with their current and potential new roasters to bring their customers an even better selection of coffees to try. Their coffee beans suit most palates and pockets, so they encourage you to browse around and explore what they have to offer. It wasn’t long after Cape Coffee Beans started delivering coffee beans across the country that they began looking to add to their selection. They only sell whole bean coffee, so they realised that they at least needed to offer affordable coffee grinders to our

customers. But they didn’t stop there! They have taken their time developing the best possible collection of equipment for the casual barista who wants to get the best out of his or her coffee. Cape Coffee Beans don’t tend to deal in expensive and high end machines and most things automatic. They aim instead to offer tried and tested brewing tools that, combined with a bit of effort and attention, can yield delicious coffee, without costing a fortune. Cape Coffee Beans don’t just want to be a store however. They try to make the effort to pass on what they have learned about coffee. From coffee origins, to brew methods, they do their best to share whatever information they can. You’ll find lots of tidbits on the product pages themselves, and they also have some blogs and a newsletter that will keep you informed about the coffees you can enjoy and how you can brew them. So please take your time to explore what Cape Coffee Beans have on offer ,whether it’s coffee beans or interesting reads.

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REVENGE

ate one Sunday morning, wearing her stylish winter jacket and her favourite scarf, Mary Fairweather found herself standing in a noisy, colourful market staring at some very beautiful leather bags...and there was a realisation...a realisation that she couldn’t have one of them. Why? Because they were all priced well beyond her fun-budget; being around R1 500 – R2 500 each. But oh, how her closet wanted to add that gorgeous accessory to its list. She reached out and touched the textured, dark stained leather. The rich scent and the whole idea that this bag would just become more and more beautiful the longer she used it; if she cared for it. In that moment of longing, Fairweather picked up the phone & called her partner in all things fashion & fun and said, “We need to find a way for everyone to be able to afford quality leather handbags!” It was in that moment that Rust & Revenge was born. Day by day, Fairweather and her partner were able to make their dream a reality and now, here, today they are able to offer you genuine Leather Handbags, proudly holding the little Rust & Revenge earthy coloured label, at a price that we can all appreciate and afford! The Rust & Revenge handbags are handmade in South Africa, supporting the local communities. Because they are handmade, each of these handbags are subtly different from one another, handcrafted with time and care.

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OSTRICH LEATHER PRODUCTS Lugro Ostrich Leather Products are handmade by 14 people in a workshop situated in Outshoorn. Their ostrich leather is natural, pure, naked, and unprotected, and therefore needs the best possible care once bought. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Light, natural and artificial, may cause natural fading in the leather. When not in use, store your ostrich leather product in the flannel bag or box provided. This will also protect against dust. 2. Should you wish to clean the leather, wipe with a soft damp cloth, free of detergent. 3. Oil stains should be sprinkled immediatly with talcum powder. Allow to stand, and then brush off excess. 4. Ink and direct heat will permanently mark the leather. 5. These leathers are coloured with transparent dyestuff. This means that you are able to see the actual surface grain and marking. It is as if you are looking through a coloured lens. These leathers have very little or no protective treatments applied to them. The most common thing to do is to spray a wax finish on the suface that gives short-term water repellence. 6. Enjoy the beauty of Ostrich Leather & take good care of it !

SIZE: 17 X 21 cm (medium) or 20 X 25 cm (large) DESCRIPTION: Soft, informal, flat bag with single zip closure and 3 additional outer zipped pockets / long, thin, adjustable sling INSIDE: 5 slot credit card holder

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SIZE: 28 X 19 cm

DESCRIPTION: Soft, informal bag / double zip closure / flexible set of handles to carry in hand or over your shoulder / outer open pocket on front of bag / outer zipped pocket at back of bag INSIDE: 2 Separate compartments / zipped interior pocket on back wall of front compartment / mobile phone pouch / pen pouch / 5 slot credit card holder

SIZE: 20 X 24 X 9cm DESCRIPTION: Soft, upright bag, great for travelling / single zip closure with double set of sliders / carryhandle to carry the bag in your hand / comes with a detachable, adjustable shoulder sling / 2 outer zipped pockets at front of bag / 1 outer zipped pocket at back of bag INSIDE: Small, zipped interior pocket on back wall / 5 slot credit card holder / mobile phone pouch / pen pouch

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SIZE: 17 X 21 cm (medium) or 20 X 25 cm (large) DESCRIPTION: Soft, informal, flat bag with single zip closure and 3 additional outer zipped pockets / long, thin, adjustable sling

INSIDE: 5 slot credit card holder

SIZE: 31 X 11 cm DESCRIPTION: Structured, formal bag with removable sling / can be used as a shoulder bag or clutch INSIDE: Small, interior zipped pocket on back wall / 5 slot credit card holder

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SIZE: 19 X 14 cm DESCRIPTION: Small, informal bag / long, thin, detachable sling / can be used as shoulder bag or clutch / flap with magnetic lock closure INSIDE: Deep zipped interior pocket / small change pocket / 5 slot credit card holder

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ARTISAN CHOCOLATE Honest Chocolate is a small artisanal chocolate company based in Cape Town, South Africa. They believe in keeping things hand-crafted using old school methods, quality organically produced ingredients and making a pure chocolate that has a deliciously distinct feel and taste.

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How they got here...

t all started from a bit of experimentation with raw cocoa. Anthony Gird, co-founder of Honest Chocolate made a few simple chocolates from raw cocoa powder as a healthy treat for himself and friends and when they were polished off in seconds, with demands for more, he knew he was onto something. Over the next few months he taught himself more about the art and science of chocolate making, an endeavour that eventually developed

into Honest Chocolate. Meanwhile Michael de Klerk, also co-founder of the company, was experimenting with raw chocolate in London, with similar results. So, on his return to Cape Town, when the opportunity came to join Anthony on his chocolate adventure, the decision was easy. The attraction was the diversity of making chocolate and being involved in something that continually changes, something both fun and rewarding.

How they work...

Positive chain of production

Their goal is to have ethical consideration for people and environment at all times by sourcing local, organic and fair.

What handmade means...

They practise personal accountability in the thoughtful and selective making of their chocolate products, which leads to the fantastic taste of their chocolate.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not afraid of the dark

They want to showcase the uniqueness and origin of every batch of cocoa beans, and not compromise it by over-flavouring or over-sugaring.

Everything tempered by humour

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re inspired by the change in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces as they taste the chocolate for the first time, and the fun, creativity and collaboration put into everything they produce.

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ARTISAN CHOCOLATE’S

Chocolate Café C

hocolate Cafe is heaven for any chociolate fanatic! It is an indulgent chocolate escape located in the heart of the Cape Town City, between the bustling streets of Loop and Bree. The café has a relaxed atmosphere, and you can settle down in the sunny outside courtyard, which is part of the original building, or in the cosy inner café. The cafe has a variety of coffees, teas and hot chocolates, as well as a selection of chocolate truffles, tarts and cakes. However a must-try in their specialties are dairy-free milkshakes, their trademark ‘coconut dream’ drink and the banana bread bunny chow. In the evenings, the Secret Gin Bar opens up behind the Café in the courtyard. It is open all days of the week so be sure to take a trip down to the Cafe for an unforgettable chocolatey experience!

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Join the food market frenzy L ooking for something to do on the weekend? Artisinal food markets may be the activity for you. Artisanal food markets in South Africa have become more than just shopping venues. Families, couples and foodies support them because they offer entertainment, good food and quality products in one spot. Top quality artisanal produce is not only available at markets but can also be found by visiting the producers at their farms or shops. Below are just a few places to find the best artisanal produce South Africa has to offer.

1 Market On Main Visit this market at Arts On Main in Johannesburg to see a fine collection of authentic Gauteng artisanal food producers. Sundays: 8am to 1pm. From raw chocolate to artisan roasted coffee to Persianinfluenced cordials, and more. The craft food revolution is starting to happen in Jozi and it is headquartered right here in the Maboneng Precinct.

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2 Morning Trade Market The Morning Trade Market is Durbanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly source of farm fresh ingredients and artisan goods situated at 15 Station Drive, Durban. Sundays: 8am to 1pm. The Morning Trade Market is enticing the palates of Durbanites with a range of locally produced fare every Sunday. Although the city already has the Fresh Fair Market in Westville, Shongweni Farmers Market in Assegay and the Essenwood Craft Market in Morningside, the Morning Trade is the only city-located artisanal food market, every week.

Neighbourgoods Market Visit this original gourmet market between 9am and 2pm every Saturday at The Old Biscuit Mill for fresh vegetables, seafood, gourmet goodies, artisan breads, organic ciders and the best coffee in town. Arrive early to avoid the rush at this popular festive market.

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WildAfrican Oliveartisans T

he history of Wild Olive starts a long time ago. Once upon a time in a cave off a cliff at the tip of Africa, humans began to dream and in perhaps the most profound moment in human history, lines were scratched into a slab of red ochre. This simple pattern could be the first specie-defining leap towards pure creative thought. Soon after, the ancestors began grinding powders and plant oils and drew their dreams on the surface of the rough rock. Beauty as a ritual, might have also started right here in Africa, perhaps with the ochre paste worn as make up, moisturizer and sun protection. Life had become more than mere survival, from now on, everyone wanted to look and feel good. A Cape Town pharmacist, who sought to innovate cosmetic solutions for the eco-conscious, established Wild Olive in 1997. Today Wild Olive manufactures bath, body, home and perfumery products, mostly inspired from the African botanicals and traditional beauty remedies. Wild Oliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loadstone is a simple one: respect for the African ancestors from whom we borrow the future; for the materials entrusted to us by nature; for those eager hands that shape their future into every creation; for the process and the patience it sometimes takes for things to perfectly evolve; and most of all, for the trust and commitment that you show us. They believe that by making choices based on integrity and purity of purpose, they will ultimately surround themselves with meaningful value and quality. The Cape Floral Kingdom is the earth's smallest, but richest botanical treasure. It is also Wild Oliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary resource and inspiration: essential oils, absolutes, extracts, gums, butters, powdersâ&#x20AC;Ś African botanical knowledge and natural traditional remedies were cautiously gathered from all corners of the continent, and compiled into performing solutions for maintaining our health and beauty with integrity, for as long as possible.

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WRIGGLY TIN

NATURALS

Wriggly Tin Naturals is a unique brand of artisan farm-to-skin soaps and body care products, inspired by our farm which is situated in the diverse Magaliesburg valley, nestled on the edge of the Cradle of Humankind.

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Organic farm-to-skin products W

riggly tinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products are made in small batches to ensure freshness and quality, using the finest plant based oils and butters and pure essential oils. They use their own organic goat milk to create natural soaps that cleanse and moisturize the skin. Their products are suitable for Vegetarians, are hand-wrapped and 100% cruelty-free! The organic goat milk, beeswax and some botanicals used in the products are harvested from Wriggly tinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own farm. They then source locally from South Africa producers. Ingredients and butters indigenous to the African continent are favoured and the plant based formulas are carefully created according to traditional methods thus preserving the natural properties of what we use. Their goats are fed an organic diet of natural veld grass, organic pellets and pesticide-free Lucern. They do not feed any hormones, growth stimulants or chemical feeds! The goats are managed holistically to ensure their best health and our first priority is the animal and their young. The goats are also milked by hand once a day and only take a portion of the milk, leaving the young to enjoy the rest!

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Jane Sews Clothing, on page 16

10 Artisanal foods to try, on page 22

Wriggly Tin naturals, on page 34

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Confessions of an Artisan Skincare Maker, on page 26

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Lemuel MC clothing, on page 16 38

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Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Artisan Parfumer, on page 20

5 Artisanal Restaurants to try, on page 26

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