So clearly I’ve been living under a rock… cause I can’t really explain how it’s taken me this long to stumble upon the Stellenbosch Fresh Goods market.  And I’ve soooo been missing out.

Let’s get the important info out of the way first:

• When? Every Saturday 9am-2pm (and that’s rain or shine people)
• Where? Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch

This market is another pioneer for the Slow Food movement as it showcases producers selling goodies they have sourced/grown/raised/harvested/caught/ preserved or transformed themselves.

Just look at the inviting garden area that welcomes you as you walk up:

There’s a huge section filled with clothing, accessories, jewellery and such:

Then fresh fruits & veggies and some greenery:

Food wise you’ll find anything from marmalades and pestos to amazing cheeses & meats and then lots and lots of freshly made items to enjoy.

Bjorn went mad for the regte egte stroopwafels:

While I was totally lusting over some yummy looking flatbreats:

Mmmm... a little reminder of Italy.

To escape the heat for a bit we headed inside:

And it was buzzing!

Here we hit the sweet tooth trifecta – 1. Belgium waffles, served with whipped cream, cherries & syrup:

2. A table of freshly baked goods to tempt those tastebuds:

And then… the pièce de résistance… out-of-this-world cupcakes!!!

No no I shouldn't... OK maybe I can... no no no don't!

For the sake of my ass… I had to get outta there, and fast…  I picked up 2kgs just drooling over those evil sweet treats.  Geeze.

As we stepped back outside, Bjorn caved for that all-time awesome idea  – a dik meat sausage on a roll:

I'm a boerewors girl, but Bjorn's a bratwurst boy... whateva, it still rocks!

For the rest of our time there, we took refuge in the shady amphitheatre:

Ah bliss...

We didn’t have enough time to check out all the various market sections as we had to head back into town for the Queens Plate (more on that to come), so I’m really keen to head back again soon for a nice leisurely exploring session.

If you’re keen for a winelands excursion – get your butts over there.  You’ll leave with bags full of great things and a smiling tummy for sure.

xxx