With Food Fairs and Farmers’ Markets popping up like mushrooms all over South Africa, we are spoilt for choice with the range of options – you can choose between indoor or outdoor markets, or ones that either has an urban, suburban or “country” look and feel! I guess it depends how far away from home you are prepared to venture to get farm-fresh organic produce. The problem is that these markets are only open on Saturday’s, Sunday’s and in some cases on public holiday’s. The reality is, to find the time to make the trip to a market on a weekly basis to stock up on items such as bread, milk, cheese, etc. will take a big chunk out of your day. The good news is, if you don’t have time to visit your local market, you can get locally grown farm-fresh produce delivered straight to your door. Sounds to good to be true? The Munching Mongoose does exactly that. Their slogan, “fresh, organic and more … bringing the market to your door!” says it all!
This brilliant concept was born out of a need identified by Brad Meiring and Tamryn Dicks, for a comprehensive and regular food delivery service to people who do not have time to go to markets but still want to introduce healthier options to their pantries. The Munching Mongoose have sourced a variety of healthy, unique and delicious foods from South African farmers and gastronomic artisans who use sustainable, ethical and organic-based principles. The produce include varied amounts of the following:
- Farm-fresh, free-range, grass-fed milk
- Locally made organic and gourmet cheese
- Free-range, pasture-fed eggs
- Fresh & seasonal fruit and vegetables from ethical farms
- Artisan Bread
- A novelty product (a unique and fun product that is included in your order for you to try, e.g. artisan chocolate, cupcakes, etc.)
All of the above is packed in environmentally friendly boxes or bags and delivered to your door (home or office) on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. The boxes/bags contain the same produce, but in differing amounts, depending on the size of your family, your budget and lifestyle. Product options include:
- Maxi Box: 8 to 9 veg, 3L milk, 18 eggs, 2 cheese, 2 bread and 2 novelty products
- Midi Box: 5 to 6 veg, 2L milk, 12 eggs, 2 cheese, 1 bread and 1 novelty product
- Mini Bag : 5 to 6 veg, 1L milk, 6 eggs, 1 cheese, 1 bread and 1 novelty product
- No Veg Bag: 2L milk, 12 eggs, 2 cheese, 1 bread and 1 novelty product
- Banting Box: 5 to 6 veg, 2L Milk, 12 Eggs, 2 Cheese, 1-2 novelty products
The Munching Mongoose‘s latest addition to their offering is Magnificent Meat. The meat is the best available in Joburg and it is ethically reared and free of routine antibiotics or growth stimulants. The meat is offered as an “add in” to existing orders and will be delivered with your standard Munching Mongoose produce to your door. You can choose from one of their meat compilations – Quick Trix, Peckish, Ravenous, Open Flame and Biltong. Each of the meat compilation options will also come with a “specialty surprise” item from the butcher. This will vary weekly or monthly, and will introduce you to some really tasty and unique goodies. How cool is that!
Every month a portion of The Munching Mongoose‘s earnings goes towards sourcing and providing the same quality food that the The Munching Mongoose team and their customers enjoy, to institutions such as Abraham Kriel Children’s Home. The home is therefore getting healthy and high quality produce which they would not normally have access to. Food boxes can also be sponsored on a monthly or ad-hoc basis, by anyone who would like to contribute. The Munching Mongoose also has initiatives such as helping the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home with planting sustainable vegetable gardens – with the help of the kids of course! For more information on any of the above or to find out how to get involved, please contact donations@munchingmongoose.co.za.
Win with The Munching Mongoose!!!! All you need to do to be entered into the draw to win a week’s delivery is to sign up with The Munching Mongoose before the end of July. Remember to mention that you heard about them from Cooking Up A Storm! The winner will be announced at the end of July 2016. Furthermore, if you sign up with The Munching Mongoose between 1 and 31 July 2016, you qualify for a 5% discount when booking cooking lessons for yourself or your domestic worker in July or August 2016. T’s and C’s apply.
Mobile: 076 315 5451 (Brad Meiring)
Website: www.munchingmongoose.co.za
Email: info@munchingmongoose.co.za
Facebook: info@munchingmongoose.co.za
Physical Address: Shop A1B 5 Star Junction, Beyers Naude Drive, Honeydew, 2040
Got all the ingredients but can’t cook to save your life? Cooking Up A Storm offers customised on-site culinary lessons – for yourself, your domestic worker, housekeeper, or nanny – in your own kitchen! Regardless of what lifestyle you are following (e.g. “healthy”, Banting, Low GI & Low Fat, Vegetarian, etc.), your current level of skill or the size of your kitchen, learning to cook will change your life. Once you know the basics, you will be able to make just about anything. The possibilities are endless!
