Ode to the Pig - upcoming event

This addition to the series of places south of Jo’burg city is something I am yet visit. When I heard about it, it immediately got my attention.

It’s a new pop up restaurant concept on the tranquil Heversham Park Farm in Walkerville. The Free Range Food Co offers free range meat in Ode’s to the meat that will be the feature of the day. Everything is sourced from the farm and products are from animals that are slow raised without hormones or growth accelerators, just as nature intended it. Eating like our great-grandparents used to.

This Sunday the 15^th September, it’s a pork feast. With dishes like crispy cider roast pork belly squares, cream of garden pea and mint soup, BBQ short ribs, orange and thyme stuffed roast pork, spring lemon squares with fresh berries and meringues and craft beer from Darling Brew.

The four coarse feast is laid out al fresco style, in the centre of a long table along the banks of the farm lake with the ambiance provided by the beautiful farm its animals.

Hearing about this event my mouth was watering and I had a longing for a slow Sunday free range lunch, I unfortunately won’t be able make this one, but if you don’t yet have plans you can book a spot at the table at R465 per person. If you would rather picnic with your family a spot and hamper is available for four (2 adults & 2 children) at R850.

Both options include the four-course feast and unlimited craft beer, fruit juices, and wines.

Contact Free Range Food Co on (079) 177 2716 or email thefreerangefoodco@gmail.com or on their facebook page

Here is just another idea shared for you to live a beautiful life to the fullest :) 
If you do go please comment here and let us know how the afternoon was.

It's Spring Chickens, Eat Seeds!

A seedy solution to snacking :)

I have been rather busy with all sorts over the last few months that I have neglected to blog... guilty as charged. Something else that I have been neglecting is eating properly. Sometimes skipping more than one meal in a day. With being on the run a lot of the time, I don't sit down to eat... or even make a snack for the road. As a result, my energy levels were rather none existent, and yip, I got sick!

I know, not good! buuut..... On one of my run about days I stopped in at an ex colleague and friend who now owns this fabulous growing company, Nu Seed, and I was reminded about a tasty, healthy, pop-in-my-bag, and pop-in-my-mouth snack that they make! Really Sensible Snacks.

These neat little boxes have 6 packets in each with a combination of mixes. They are super healthy and very tasty. My favourite mixes are the choco-berry which has little bits of Belgian chocolate as well as the tropical mix, the fruit and coconut combo is a real winner. My hubby, was pleasantly when he hesitantly tried some.

With it being spring and summer on the way, health snacks are on my shopping list, and these are on top of the list.

Other than being great for 'on the go', they can add some "wowee" to other healthy meals like plain yoghurt and salads.

So next time you are at Pick n Pay or Dischem, grab a box (R45)... or chat to me, I'm sure I can hook you up ;)