For the Love of Loofahs 

April 23rd, 2024






They’re squishy, luxurious and great for stimulating skin cell renewal. Nature’s very own exfoliating buff. A plant-powered pamper grown on ...

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FOR THE LOVE & LABOUR OF ARTICHOKES

October 15th, 2021


Artichokes are like South Africans. They’re hardy and tough and they love the sun. The thick outer skin may be beautiful to look at, ...

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Biltong

June 26th, 2013

Winter has arrived on the farm and we are thinking about gatherings with friends, wood fires and biltong.

July is biltong month at Babylonstoren, ...

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It’s Citrus Month

June 24th, 2013

Taking a walk through our garden this time of year, there is one thing that will capture the senses. It’s the smell of earth blended ...

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Babylonstoren Olive Oil

December 11th, 2012

The latest addition to the offerings from Babylonstoren is our very own Extra Virgin olive oil, packaged  in a 500ml tin* with a resealable lid, and ...

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Strawberry Time

October 10th, 2012

This time of year is so exciting, with fresh new things popping up in the garden all the time. The latest appearance is the strawberries, ...

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Stay warm this weekend! Glühwein Recipe

August 10th, 2012

There’s some pretty icy weather forecast for the Western Cape this weekend, so we can’t think of anything more appropriate than making a big pot ...

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Biltong

June 14th, 2012

At Babylonstoren we take pride in making our very own and very delicious biltong*, using only the best cuts of beef. We marinate it overnight ...

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Hard Workers

May 29th, 2012

Please meet the hard workers, without whom we couldn’t get our honey into our bottles, and into the farm shop!


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