Why Microgreens Are the Future of Fresh Food
iscover the nutritional and culinary benefits of microgreens. Learn why they’re the future of fresh food with The Local Farmer’s locally grown, nutrient-packed microgreens in South Africa. Perfect for chefs, home kitchens, and food businesses
Micro-greens the Endless Possibilities: From Nutrition to Culinary Artistry
Indulge your culinary curiosity and bring your dishes to new heights with flavour and nutrient packed micro-greens. Whether you are a professional chef, a passionate home cook or a food blogger, micro-greens are poised to revolutionise your kitchen.
Eat Affordably With Seasonal Produce
Add some variety to your dishes with seasonal fruits and veg. Your wallet will thank you, too! When reading about what fruit and veg to eat, seasonal foods are often mentioned. But do you know which foods belong to which season? If you are buying fruit and veg and not growing it yourself, you probably […]
Eat with your Eyes, the Evolution of Plating
Have you ever thought about the first people who thought of a fancy way to put food onto plates for better presentation? It has been happening for quite some time! If you enjoy eating in a restaurant or happen to love watching cooking shows, you already know about the art of plating. Plating is the […]
South African Food Culture – A Deep Dive
South Africa’s rich menu of dishes is as varied as the many peoples that influenced it.
What Is Holistic Wellness?
Our health involves a lot more than just our physical condition. Let’s look at being well in all aspects.
Food Scarcity and How It Affects You
With a growing population and more people earning and eating more, the demand for food is outpacing production. There are already people without enough to eat and it could get worse. While food scarcity has been a subject of concern for a few years now, it really hit home for many of us when Covid-19 […]
Water… Here are the Facts
Water is precious, life-giving and we are, sadly, wasting so much of it. There is nothing better than a nice cold glass of water. Because water is used by every cell in our body, this life-giving substance helps us regulate our body temperature and maintain various bodily functions. Even your brain is mostly water, so […]
Easier Access to Healthy Food
Cheap, convenient food can be found just about anywhere. But where is all the healthy food? Every year, the number of deaths caused by chronic conditions continues to rise. In the United States, 70% of all deaths are attributed to heart disease and other chronic illnesses. The major culprit behind these statistics? Poor diet. The […]
Medicinal Mushrooms, we’ve only scratched the surface
Western medicine is still far behind when it comes to mushrooms for medicinal reasons. Let’s dig in and taste the mycelium.