Whenever I talk about my discoveries, the locals actually seem confused about how I come across fantastic things such farmer’s markets, food markets, talks about string theory at steampunk themed cafes, and vintage markets. Well, I seem to have a hipster sense about me.
So, it’s not surprising that I found this gem of a market in a wonderfully picturesque place that’s not too far out from the city – a place that I remember because it sounds like “orange” – Oranjezicht City Farm.
Yep, the hay bales did it for me. So totally hipster! It was such a beautiful and vibrant place too. It didn’t feel like Cape Town at all, but rather my own little piece of market heaven. I really need to revisit because it’s just so pretty – I could spend a day here just sitting and eating as long as I came prepared with sunscreen!
It’s so pretty that other people were here with filming gear and/or taking pictures. And of course I love taking pictures of people taking pictures of things. Or something like that.
Mmm cold pressed pomegranate juice! I love this stuff because it tastes so much better than anything in the shops. Plus, I have enough pains making my own from hand, especially since I don’t have a juicer.
And my particular haven, the fruits and vegetables. I love the sight of all different seasonal produce! You could simply choose your own and then get them all weighed/tallied at the end. Since it’s hard to get the opportunity to consume large amounts of salad, I collected some radish, lettuce, rocket, tomatoes, mushrooms, red capsicum to get my nutrient boost. And then figs, blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate juice!
They also had a set of stalls for prepared food, where I purchased some kefir milk and this little hipster looking jar of muesli and yoghurt. There were plenty of cakes and baked goods, but my self restraint came through for me so that I didn’t collect little sweets. I did however, fall for the ice cream stand and got myself a mango sorbet that I happily licked like a kid as I walked back with my massive bag of fruit and veg.
It was a really great place that if I lived here, I’d return weekly. There’s so much variety, and the place is larger than the Adelaide Farmer’s Markets – though I still think the Adelaide markets do have fresher produce – since my radishes were a little on the soft side with wilty leaves and some blueberry punnets had fuzzies…. Anyway, that’s my super picky-analytical side showing.
Next time, I’ll be sure to spend more time here and chill!