Yes, I know I am exactly 2 weeks late!! And NO, my flu has not subsided yet...but I have decided that I will now officially celebrate Spring!! I trust my enthusiasm will ward off the looming cold front, but with 2 days in the 35 degrees, consecutively...I can only remain the eternal optimist!! And how better to celebrate the approaching warmth by planning my Summer Garden!! I had so much fun shopping for my plants at the nursery yesterday. I bought Yellow Clivias, French Moss and the most beautiful Azaleas in all the vibrant colours. Somehow I think these little plants felt nostalgic this cold winter, longing to be back home in their snow covered lands of origin. Thoroughly rewarding us with a gigantic explosion of colour! I guess they too are pleased that winter is now FINALLY over!! "Mmmm, said the eternal optimist!"

We have strawberries and cream scones at the Farmstyle Market again!!

Mignonne's famous scones are fresh out of the oven...as I am typing this message!!
Yesterday she made the most delectable strawberry jam to accompany her scones!!
They will be hot and they will fly off the baking tray...so don't delay in coming to get yours!!

Farmstyle Market is hosting the carpet and art fundi's from Acacia art! Join us on Wednesday 25 August 2010 from 10:30 - 18:00 and appreciate fine art and persian carpets over a complimentary glass of wine! I am sure to see you there!

POPEYE, ALIVE AND STILL KICKING AT THE FARMSTYLE MARKET!!!

Organic Spinach available at the Farmstyle Market!!

Your mother was NOT wrong! Studies have proven that Spinach can reduce the amount of wrinkles you have in a big way, one source says you will look 38% younger in just a couple of weeks. While this may or may not be true, there is one thing that is true: Spinach is awesome for your skin!

Spinach is crammed with the substance known as lutein. Recent French research has shown that lutein helps skin hydration and elasticity, which in the end helps get rid and prevent wrinkles. You will need at least 10mg of lutein for it to have any effect, which is roughly a 4oz serving of spinach.

While Popeye ate spinach straight out of the can, but you don't have to. Spinach makes the perfect compliment to a garden salad, or you might even like spinach soup...and we have brought in BUCKET loads for you!

Mondays made easy!!
Farmstyle Market is making your Monday easy. Spice up your Monday night with a little help from the "Ladies" of Naples! Pasta Puttanesca!!

Also known as "whore's pasta," the name of this robust pasta dish originated in Naples after the local women of easy virtue. All the ingredients are just as easy to put your hands on, making this a quick and satisfying meal!

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 onion—finely chopped

2 cloves garlic—finely chopped

4 anchovy fillets—chopped

1 small red chili—deseeded and finely chopped

2 teaspoons capers—rinsed and drained

8 pitted black olives—quartered

14 oz (420g) canned tomatoes—chopped

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

7 oz (200g) spaghetti

Method
HEAT 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. ADD the garlic and anchovies and cook for a minute, stirring to break up the anchovies. ADD the chili, capers, olives, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and bring to the boil. REDUCE the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. WHILE the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta. DRAIN the cooked pasta into a colander and put the sauce in the bottom of the pot. TOP with the hot pasta, parsley and reserved tablespoon of olive oil, and toss together gently to combine. Variation: To make this meal more protein-packed you can add a 6 oz (180g) can of tuna (drained and flaked) to the sauce at the end of cooking to heat through.

Come and meet "The Big Boy Butchers"!
From left to right, Chris, CJ and
Izak!
This family has been in the butchering business for many years, with many a carcass in their wake!
They are serially killers in the industry bringing you the lowest possible prices!
They serve it dry, processed, packaged and prime!
Open Monday to Saturday for the Best Meat in the Lowveld!!

The SURPRISE is out!! In conjucntion with The Farmstyle Garden Centre, the Bakery will be open on Sunday!!
We will be serving Coffee, Scones, Muffins with jam and cream, Milk tart and Freshly Baked Apple Pies! For only R30p/p it is a treat indeed!!
Open from 10:30 - 15:00...or till the last crumble falls!!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Farmstyle Bakery!!

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