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Return to simple, slow living and good health. Experience the nostalgia of homemade food and goods being delivered to your door by someone you know and trust.

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The local artisans, farmers and small business owners that form part of our living, breathing community, grow food and produce goods in traditional, natural ways. We deliver to your door.

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Buchu Oil

2 left in stock.

As a herbal remedy forming part of their cultural heritage, buchu was introduced to early colonists by Khoi pastoralists. Buchu is one of the most important herbal medicines emanating from South Africa. Today it is used worldwide in various forms for the treatment of ailments such as cystitis, prostatitis and arthritis, the treatment of bruises, and as a natural diuretic.

Tagliatelle Bundle

Make pasta night easy with this delightful bundle on offer, brought to you by Truffle Pig Pantry, Pasta Regalo and Tumelo Tomato Sauce.Add a bit of cream with your pasta and this sauce to take it to the next level, and meat lovers can add mince.

Grow House

Incredibly adaptive for residential cultivation and vegetable patches. Just R700.

• Lightweight

•Easy assembly, no tools needed

• Zipped roll-up door

• Strong PE cover

• Shelves hold up to 10kgs

• Powder-coated steel frame

• 49 x 69 x 125cm

• 3 tiers

Authentic Karoo Sheepskin Slippers

Discover the cozy comfort of Aneen's handcrafted sheepskin slippers, passed down from her mother-in-law in 1988. These slippers not only keep you warm during Winter, but also support hardworking women in her community. Made with care and traditional patterns from a vintage Burda German dressmaking book, these authentic Karoo style slippers are a must-have for any cold season. What more could you ask for?

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meet our artisans

This is me, and this is us… my name is Tennille Gay and I am a mom of three smallies, married to my husband Jono for 8 incredible years. After a 13 year career in the corporate world, I now want to explore my passion and dream – designing, manufacturing, and bringing to all of you out of the ordinary kids clothing. I have been inspired by my three children, Scarlett, Harlow and little Finn. Dressing my children has always been such fun! I have always wanted them to stand out and have them wear unique outfits to fit their unique personalities. Salty Red Kids Clothing was born and I hope to take you on this journey with me.

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slow food and gut health

Every persons Microbiome is different so listen to your body and its response to food. Aim for moderation and variety. The more diverse food the better, and the closer food is to its natural state the better for your body. The Mediterranean diet or way of eating has been known to celebrate foods that are highly beneficial to your overall health. The Western diet is typically high in fat and sugar, and low in fibre which destroys prevotella (known to assist with bloating and inflamation). Prevotella is a helpful tool if you are looking to shed extra weight.

Lactobacillus benefits dopamine levels. Be sure to look out for these cultures in yoghurts, sauerkraut, kefir and sourdough bread. And note that basic salt reduces lactobacillus. We offer infused salts that give you a vitamin boost whilst flavouring your food. Bifidobacterium and foods rich in fiber are good for your gut. These include broccoli, blueberries, apples, dates and lentils. A lack of fibre can contribute to a decrease in Bifidobacterium.

Tryptophan assists Serotonin levels. You can find this in foods like apricots, potatoes, beans, seeds and nuts, fish, mozzarella, meat and eggs. Things that can lower your tryptophan in the body include: not enough protein in the diet, too much sugar, too much alcohol and low levels of vitamin B6 in the body. B6 is destroyed by alcohol, and is rebuilt by consuming legumes, potatoes, tuna and salmon. People with low levels of vitamin B6 can have a range of symptoms; including anemia, itchy rashes, scaly skin on the lips, cracks at the corners of the mouth, and a swollen tongue. Other symptoms of very low vitamin B6 levels include depression, confusion, and a weak immune system.

Enterococcus can be found in cheese and raw milk as well as fermented vegetables like olives. Polyphenols are found in foods like berries, tea, coffee, cocoa, beans, spices, olives, red wine, nuts and seeds, olive oil, tumeric and apples. These foods can have anti inflammatory properties: thus playing a role in decreasing IBS and SIM symptoms. Frying your food can reduce Polyphenols. Faecalibacterium prausnitzii can be found in foods like nuts, kiwi fruit, onions, bananas, garlic and leeks.