preserves, biscuits, knitted and crocheted toys and other nice goodies! Some background…
I am a proud Granny and I like to make stuff. Thanks AJ!
My most special darling grandchild August, (Gus) who was 7 months old at the time this new home venture began, was my inspiration for the name ‘Granny DeBee’s’ that began in May 2020. During Lockdown (there will be many stories to tell… ‘before lockdown’ and ‘after lockdown’ - one thing is for sure is that our lives will never be ‘back to normal” we have all felt such a shift in our lives, whether it was welcome or not. Never ever, has there been or perhaps will ever be such a true understanding of the phrase “the only thing in life that is constant; is change’)
Well... back to the point of why I started this venture... my current business Ingwe Adventures has not been able to operate as we do teambuilding and all sort of fun adventure and outdoor stuff in groups for schools, families and tourists, so will be a while yet until we can open and function at full capacity. Of course, no income is always an issue and I am not really the type that just can sit around idle for long periods! So, Gus being my inspiration and of course being a GRAN (whooo hooo!! Best thing in the world!!) - I had to make stuff for her of course. Under guidance of her other wonderful granny, who was the one who really got me going on the knitting part (thanks Cath!) Her instruction, generosity of wool, needles, and patience (a lot) I finally got the swing of it. I started to make some toys for Gus and they just abounded from my knitting needles - bees (of course!) elephant, monkey, penguin, tortoise and more, are just a few of the range that I am going to continue with. It seems I have a knack for knitting and a bit of crocheting and weirdly, I enjoy it too. My Gran on my dad’s side used to knit 100’s of toys for charity and my aunt dug out all her patterns for me. It seems that perhaps (it took a long time) the apple rolled my way coming to knitting toys ... who would have thought!? This part of Granny DeBee’s is forming into a community project that is very exciting too. To give myself a bit of balance, as I get easily bored... I also started baking and baking and baking. At this stage, I am trying to keep the range to a few products, so I do not get completely frazzled in the kitchen. Biscotti, preserves, and pickles are on the list for now. Keep eyes on our social media pages, as I will be adding some more items as the need demands. Even when Ingwe opens fully again, Granny DeBee’s shall keep going! Will be interesting to see where this little venture leads, but for now I am loving it and it fits in with keeping part of my days free to work in my garden and grow food, plant trees and other beautiful indigenous plants. Stay safe out there, be kind to one another and find something to smile about every day.
14/12/2023
💫*A quick pre-season sale of some stock!* 💫
Jams R80 per jar
🍑Apricot
🍓Strawberry (homegrown strawberries!!)
Chutneys R100 per jar
🍑Peach
🍐Pear
And a few jars of lekker 🥭Green Mango Atchar R100 each.
Call 071 887 5207 or comment here if you want to grab these last few jars ❤️🐝❤️
27/07/2023
I'm taking a break from baking and making, focusing on doing it just for family and friends for a while. So this page is not going to feature much until it moves me again to get back to making and baking stuff to sell. Thanks for all the support I have had since 2020 when this venture 'just happened'
16/03/2023
Sweet and Spicy Pickled Pepperdews.
Locally grown in The Crags.
3 x large jars packed chocablock are available R150 each
15/03/2023
Green Mango Atchar bottled and ready to go. Have lots of standard jars in stock R65 each.
Very yummy!
Very spicy!
Very delicious!
10/03/2023
Freshly picked this morning!Mangoesfor atchar.
Get your orders in!
Std jar R65
Medium R100
Large R140
Larger catering 3L jars orders on request
27/09/2022
We have been pretty quiet on this side due to my core business, Ingwe Adventures picking up (yay finally!) and my freelance writing taking priority over baking! I am happy to make to order so please get in touch if you would like any of our yummies.
03/07/2022
After a little break to recover from shoulder surgery...
Fresh stock .and.brew
Plus new product
💥GRANNY DEBEE'S GRANOLA💥 😋
11/04/2022
Look what arrived in our kitchen today!
Brinjal atchar here we come 🐝
Get your orders in asap!
R85 a jar.
Bulk orders on request
10/03/2022
Early morning baking session with my "sous chef' 💛❤💛🐝
04/02/2022
Green Fig Preserve coming up!
Locally picked figs soon to be ready for your tummy!
20/01/2022
Running special on Almond & Cranberry biscotti!
*R40 per 150g bag*
Send a whatsapp to 083 442 6115 for your order while stocks last 😁🐝😁
31/12/2021
Another year goes by and what a year it has been! Roll on 2022 to brighter and better things for everyone.
A HUGE thank you to all my loyal supporters this past year.
I could not be doing this without you 🌟👏🌟
I will be launching some new products in early 2022 🐝
Take care and stay safe ❤
22/12/2021
🐝 NEW OUTLET 🐝Find our products now
Lots of yummy stuff!
06/12/2021
August's other Granny makes the MOST DELICIOUS Christmas cupcakes!
They are seriously YUMMY.
I will have some limited stock coming home with me tomorrow.
Get your order in! 🎄🧁
R30 each.
26/11/2021
Get yours orders in for Christmas!
Time is flying by soooooo fast!
They make great gifts!
09/10/2021
We off to CT next week so get your orders in!
Lots of goodies to choose from ....
Biscotti
Almond or Walnut with or without Chocolate OR Cranberries.
Vegan Range available too.
Fig Jam
Pickled onions
Green Mango Atchar
Banana loaf
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My most special darling grandchild August, (Gus) who is 7 months old, was my inspiration for the name Granny DeBees Products that began in May 2020.
During Lockdown (there will be many stories to tell.. ‘before lockdown’ and ‘after lockdown’ - one thing is for sure is that our lives will never be ‘back to normal” we have all felt such a shift in our lives, whether it was welcome or not.
Never ever, has there been or; perhaps will ever be,such a true understanding of the phrase “the only thing in life that is constant; is change’)
Well... back to the point of why I started this venture... my current business Ingwe Adventures cannot operate as we do teambuilding and all sort of fun adventure and outdoor stuff in groups for schools, families and tourists, so will be a while yet until we can open. Of course, no income is always an issue and I am not really the type that just can sit around idle for long periods!
So, Gus being my inspiration and of course being a GRAN - I had to make stuff for her! Under guidance of her other wonderful granny, who was the one who really got me going on the knitting part (thanks Cath!) Her instruction, generosity of wool, needles and patience (a lot) I finally got the swing of it.
I started to make some toys for Gus and they just abounded from my knitting needles - bees (of course!) elephant, monkey, penguin, tortoise are just a few of the range that I am going to continue with. It seems I have a knack for knitting and a bit of crocheting and weirdly, I enjoy it too. My Gran on my dad’s side used to knit 100’s of toys for charity and my aunt dug out all her patterns for me. Thanks AJ! It seems that perhaps (it took a long time) the apple rolled my way coming to knitting toys ... who would have thought!?
To give myself a bit of balance, as I get easily bored... I also started baking and baking and baking. At this stage, I am trying to keep the range to a few products so I don’t get completely frazzled in the kitchen. Biscotti, preserves and pickles are on the list for now. Keep eyes on this page as I will be adding some more items as the need demands.
Will be interesting to see where this little venture leads, but for now I am loving it and it fits in with keeping part of my days free to work in my garden and grow food, plant trees and other beautiful indigenous plants.
Stay safe out there, be kind to one another and find something to smile about every day.