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Sunday Independent

30, October 2012

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And another really good article about Augusta de Mist and the association we have with The Passionate Pomegranate Co. We are also very proud of the kind people at Passionate Pomegranate, as this product is truly flying and they deserve every bit of success they get. The product is also now available at 'Volkers Feinkost' in Paarl, which is owned by the same couple who own 'Cascade Manor 'in Paarl, part of the Cape Country Route, as are we in Swellendam.

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House & Leisure SA

18, October 2012

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Augusta is really lucky to be mentioned in the November issue of House and Leisure - the Hot section - which is a true piece of journalism if there ever was one! The second article is about the Passionate Pomegranate range of products which we worked on in conjunction with Judi Rebstein (ex Jan Harmsgat) and current tour-de-force behind our favourite lunch spot, Old Gaol on Church Square here in Swellendam. 156_HL 126_HL

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Waterblommetjie time

14, October 2012

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Waterblommetjie bredie at Augusta's African Kitchen

Waterblommetjies are one of the Cape's favourite old-time ingredients, and if you're lucky enough to find them, here are the best ways to use them. If you happen to travel on a country road in the Western Cape during winter, you will see waterblommetjies floating like little white boats on farm dams. According to Dr Bettie Marais of the Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens the waterblommetjie (Aponogeton distachyos) is not only an indigenous plant, but is also peculiar to the Cape region. We should relish this little gem and also serve it with pride to those who are not in the know, as it is farmed...

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In full bloom and it’s blooming wonderful

14, October 2012

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Wild Star Trek plants

At the beginning of summer there are amazing things popping up where just weeks ago it seemed a little winter-bare. These simple images show something of the floral bounty that we have been spoilt with this year.

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Leopard Project

13, October 2012

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The Leopard project in action

Another great pic captured by the Leopard Project near Robertson.  Learn more about the work they do here. The Landmark Foundation protects predators and secures biodiversity on agricultural and protected land in South Africa through predator rescues; research; expansion of predator-friendly habitats; education; advocacy as well as Fair Game, wildlife-friendly products They exist to build the Conservation Economy. The Landmark Foundation is a conservation NGO that promotes and facilitates conservation land uses. The Leopard & Predator Project was established in response to human-predator...

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