Love in a Bowl

21/09/2025

20/09/2025

Spring really has officially sprung⁠
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Our wild flowers are in bloom, busy bees are doing their thing and the sun is ripening our crops. ⁠
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It's a happy day on the farm! sun🌻🐝☀️⁠
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19/09/2025

This past month, together we’ve continued to grow hope and nourish young lives in Hout Bay 💚⁠
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✨ 7,910 children fed across Early Development Centres⁠
✨ 4,960 CookUp meals prepared with love⁠
✨ 38,000 kg of organic waste rerouted from landfill⁠
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Every seed planted, every meal served, and every kilogram of waste saved is thanks to our incredible community of supporters, volunteers, and partners.⁠
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Here’s to building a healthier, more sustainable Hout Bay—one bowl at a time. 🥕🥬⁠
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14/09/2025

One of the wonderful learners from chose to spend their Friday volunteering at our programme — and what a joy it was to have such a bright group of young people with us! 💛

As part of their curriculum, learners dedicate time to community service, and we’re so grateful they chose to spend it with Love in a Bowl. It’s a beautiful reminder that building a better future starts with connection, compassion, and shared action. 🌱⁠
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12/09/2025

EXCITING NEWS: The x Spring veggie pop-up is OPEN! 🥬🌻⁠
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Swing by to enjoy a delicious cup of the finest Italian coffee while you pick your fresh veggies straight from the farm, and don’t forget to say hi to Kim - she’s excited to meet you all! 🇮🇹 ☕⁠
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Farm fresh goodness available at Dario's Café - Italian Restaurant’s every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 1pm. ⁠
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Every veggie sold helps us with our mission to end hunger in Hout Bay, so pop in, stock up and enjoy all Dario's has to offer while you're there.⁠
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07/09/2025

🌾 Still standing strong! ⁠
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This scarecrow was built a while back by a group of dedicated volunteers as a hands-on activity – designed to keep the birds away and protect our freshly planted seeds ⁠🐦🌱⁠
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It’s held its ground through rain, sunshine, wind and many a harvest – a small but mighty reminder of the community spirit that powers everything we do 💚⁠
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04/09/2025

It’s ! 🥣 🍅⁠
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This week we’re loving the bold, rustic flavours of our & Soup – it’s hearty, wholesome and packed with fibre, antioxidants and feel-good vibes.⁠
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Ingredients (all available fresh from the farm or pantry staples):⁠
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• ½ head green or savoy cabbage, chopped⁠
• 1 can (400g) white beans, drained & rinsed⁠
• 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes⁠
• 1 carrot, diced⁠ ⁠
• 1 celery stalk, diced⁠
• 1 onion, chopped⁠
• 3 garlic cloves, minced⁠
• 1 tsp dried oregano⁠
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)⁠
• 4 cups vegetable broth⁠
• 2 tbsp olive oil⁠
• Salt & pepper to taste⁠
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Let's get cooking:⁠
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1. In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened (about 8 mins).⁠
2. Add chopped cabbage, oregano, paprika, salt & pepper. Cook for 5 mins.⁠
3. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and broth. Simmer for 20–25 mins until the cabbage is tender.⁠
4. Adjust seasoning and serve warm with crusty bread or a sprinkle of parmesan.⁠
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Add you own twist and let us know how it turns out! ⁠
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29/08/2025

Fresh from the farm and ready for your basket 🧺🌿⁠
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Our weekly market is open every Tuesday and Thursday, with a special Month-End Market on the last Saturday of each month — and that’s TOMORROW!⁠
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Join us from 9am to 2pm and stock up on organic, locally grown veggies and other community-made goods.⁠
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Grown with love, harvested by hand and shared with heart 💚⁠
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28/08/2025

A great day on the farm with Encounters , where we explored green jobs in action and the vital role our farm plays in combating climate change. ⁠
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A heartfelt thank you to the passionate youth; your enthusiasm inspires us, and we eagerly anticipate the innovative solutions you will bring to our community.⁠
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26/08/2025

It takes a village 💚⁠
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From soil to sink - every step is powered by teamwork, care and connection.⁠
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Here our farm team preps freshly harvested veggies - washing, sorting and readying each bundle for delivery to homes and community kitchens across Hout Bay and the broader Cape Town surrounds. ⁠
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25/08/2025

July 2025 was a month of record-breaking impact at Love in a Bowl 🌱💚⁠
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🥕 7,835 children fed across Hangberg & Imizamo Yethu’s Early Development Centres⁠
♻️ 82,645 kg of organic waste diverted from landfill – our highest monthly total yet! From this, 12 tonnes of nutrient-rich compost were spread across our farm grounds, nourishing the soil that feeds our community.⁠
🍲 4,860 CookUp meals prepared and shared with love.⁠
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Every meal served, every kilogram of compost made, and every seed planted is thanks to our incredible volunteers, donors, and partners. Together, we’re growing more than food — we’re growing hope, resilience, and community 🌍✨⁠
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