FARM-TO-TABLE

So you thought farm-to-table was invented in LA? Think again – South Africa has long been pioneering sustainable, low-carbon-mile food. The gorgeous farm and hotel Babylonstoren (babylonstoren.com) is famous for its beautiful gardens, ethical values and seasonal approach to cooking. Just down the road is Boschendal (boschendal.com), a wine farm that serves food from within a 3Okm radius only, with most coming from its own vegetable garden or herd of cattle. And for those living in Cape Town, the only place to buy fresh food is the Oranjezicht City Farm Market (ozcf.co.za), held in the city centre on Saturday mornings. Its seasonal, organic produce comes from a farm project that has helped to rehabilitate disused land, providing jobs for disadvantaged people.