iAfrica.com Review: Farm Stall to Farm Stall
Travel from farm stall to farm stall
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:23 PM by iAfrica.com Travel
There’s little that beats a road trip that involves a few stops to buy locally produced products. And in South Africa, that often involves a simple little farm stall set up by a local community or family to lovingly made products from the area.
Travellers who appreciate artisanal products will be delighted to hear that MapStudio has just published a guide to the best farm stalls and markets in South Africa entitled Farm Stall to Farm Stall.
Author Jennifer Stern travelled 13 000km visiting and researching all the farm stalls listed in this book. She has personally tried the coffee, tea, food and local produce and gives her personal account of what she experienced at each farm stall.
She provides ratings for each spot, as well as recipes for several of the delectable delights – taking into account that many who visit these local gems will be inspired to create something delicious in their own kitchens.
Furthermore, Stern lists accommodation in the area, the nearest town, child and pet friendly ratings, contact details and operating hours for all the farm stalls.
Farm stalls are listed according to the route on which they are found, and the handy quickfinder and overview maps will enable you to plan your stop.
At the back of the book you will find a list of annual markets and festivals as well as what to expect from each, with handy websites and contact details.
Food lovers and travellers who are after good, wholesome food and delicacies as well as meeting the local people and buying quality local products will find this collection a helpful guide.