STRANDVELD - Food of the Southern Cape
The First Book which is part of a Collection of 10 Editions looking at the Edible Ecosystems of South Africa and how we can sustainably harvest but also how better we can live with a more nutritional foods system and a sustainable symbiotic relationship with nature, inspiring a regenerative and forgotten food system and culture.
Redefining South African Cuisine throughout the 9 Biomes of South Africa
THE OVERBERG EDIBLE TAPESTRY
Through the Foot steps of a Chef and how he embraced this Regions history and culture in rediscovering how settlements influenced and changed this regions agricultural and indigenous food systems and dining culture.
Food with a Story and with a collection of settler recipes and indigenous primitive cooking techniques with an innovative modern approach to embracing this.
An illustration of some wild, non native and indigenous foods founds and used for centuries in this region.
This a 2 part series which showcasing the various ecosystems each with their own story to tell.
The Overberg was named UNESCO Capital of Gastronomy and the only in Africa.
This is one of the reasons why.
COMING SOON
OPINEL - CURVED MUSHROOM KNIFE WITH HOG HAIR BRUSH
A foragers best friend especially over mushroom season.
Easily and gently harvest your seasonal bounties with low impact and leaving the base to re fruit.
black carbon - bespoke set
Introducing our bespoke set of black foraging tools - the ultimate collection of custom-made tools designed specifically for outdoor foraging. Made from durable materials such as steel, carbon fiber, and titanium, these tools are built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use and ensure longevity.
The set includes the following gardening tools:
- Foraging Knife - A sharp and sturdy knife designed for cutting through tough plants and harvesting fruit or mushrooms.
- Pruning Shears - A tool for trimming and shaping plants, perfect for gathering herbs and other delicate vegetation.
- Trowel - A hand-held digging tool, essential for scooping soil and planting seeds.
- Digging Tool - A larger and more robust version of the trowel, ideal for digging deep into the ground to uncover roots or bulbs.
- Pouch or Bag - A convenient and sturdy bag to hold all the collected items.
WFR - FORAGING impala leather bag
This is for the ultimate journey and serious forager looking to forage in multiple ecosystems - ideal for cataloging and seed harvesting as well. Hand made from sustainably culled Impala leather.
WFR - FORAGING HIP POACH
The ideal pouch when you go scouting and stumble on a patch of deliciousness - ideal for mushrooms as bags fabrics allows for spores to be dispersed as you forage along.
WFR - FORAGING PUSH BASKET FALLEN BERRY AND NUT COLLECTOR
Crafted from durable materials such as stainless steel and coated with a non-reflective finish, this bespoke basket is designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use and avoid alerting animals or other foragers to your presence. The basket's unique design features a sturdy push handle for easy maneuvering and a collapsible frame for convenient storage.
The basket's mesh bottom allows dirt and debris to fall through while keeping your collected items safely contained, while the large size of the basket means you can harvest more in less time.
WFR - BERRY PICKER
A highly effective tool to harvesting berries in season, that gently release the berry from the plant with low impact but a far easier way than breaking your back picking each berry individually.
WFR - FORAGING tREE FRUIT AND BERRY COLLECTOR
The tree fruit grabber is a unique tool that allows you to harvest top and mid canopy fruits by the addition of a simple extension pole.
The fabric collector pouch ensures your fruit harvested is handled gently to prevent bruising and falling fruit whilst harvest.
It gently removes fruit for its growth position with low impact on the tree it is being harvested from.
WFR - FORAGING SEAFOOD HARVESTING BASKET
The basket's mesh bottom allows water and sand to drain out while keeping your catch safely contained, while the large size of the basket means you can harvest more seafood in less time. The WFR also includes a built-in measuring ruler, allowing you to quickly and accurately measure your catch.
WFR - FORAGING SHELLFISH OPENER/ SCHUCKING TOOL
Crafted from high-quality materials such as stainless steel and coated with a non-reflective finish, this bespoke tool is designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor use and avoid alerting sea creatures to your presence. The WFR shellfish opener features a comfortable, ergonomic handle that provides a secure grip and makes it easy to open even the toughest shellfish.
The WFR opener is equipped with a sharp blade that easily slides through the hinge of the shell, allowing you to quickly and safely shuck your catch. The blade's curved shape ensures that you can easily access the meat inside the shell while minimizing the risk of injury.
AFRICAN HORNED CUCUMBER TEAR DROPS
We've taken the unique flavor of the wild horned cucumber and transformed it into a delicious and convenient snack that's perfect for on-the-go or as an addition to your favorite dishes.
Our tear drops are made using only the freshest wild horned cucumbers, and each segment's seeds are gently removed to leave behind an edible tear drop full of flavor. The tear drops are then carefully packed to ensure maximum freshness and flavor.
WFR - WILD SOUR PLUM JUICE
Wild Indigenous Sour Plum Juice - a delicious and refreshing drink made from the unique flavor of sour plums found in the wild.
Our sour plums are handpicked and carefully selected to ensure that only the freshest and most flavorful fruits are used in our juice. The plums are then processed using a unique method that preserves their natural tartness, resulting in a deliciously tangy and refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion.
Not only is our Wild Indigenous Sour Plum Juice delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients and antioxidants. The sour plums used in our juice are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Our juice is also free from any added preservatives or artificial flavors, ensuring that you get nothing but pure and natural goodness in every sip.
RACEMOSA COFFEE - RAREST COFFEE IN THE WORLD
Roast Racemosa Coffee Beans - the rarest coffee beans in the world, found only in South Africa. Our beans are carefully selected and roasted to perfection to ensure a rich, full-bodied flavor and a smooth finish.
Our Racemosa coffee beans are grown in small, family-owned farms in the remote regions of South Africa, where they are handpicked and carefully processed to ensure the highest quality. The unique climate and soil of the region give our beans their distinctive flavor profile, with notes of chocolate, caramel, and citrus.
At WFR, we take pride in our commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. That's why we work closely with the local farmers who grow our coffee beans, ensuring that they receive fair prices for their hard work and that their communities benefit from our partnership.
Most of all it is a naturally decaffeinated coffee.