Sunday, January 10, 2010

Schoenies market

We popped into the Schoenmakerskop Flea Market this morning for a quick squize. Its not one of those big markets but something a little bit more intimate. This one particular stall had a huge range of jams, preserves and pickled items at the most unbelievable prices. Usually you would pay about R20 or R25 for a bottle of jam. This guy was selling them for about R12 (not even $2 US) each. Needles to say, my mom who was visiting for the weekend took about 8 different jams while the Damselfly also took a couple. Next month we'll pop in again to restock the supply.
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7 comments:

  1. Sweet toothJanuary 11, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Curry Pineapple??? Wha't the. I must try that sometime. Also what is sousboontjies? Sounds interesting. Please let us know Firefly,my curiosity is aroused and I am feeling a bit hungry at the moment. Great vibrant shot. Tell that guy to set up a stall next to the football Stadium. Give them overpaid footballers a sugar rush.

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  2. GaelynJanuary 11, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    I love home made jams and wonder what sousboontijies is. Wonder if I can ship food items back to the US. You've captured the colorful variety very well Jonker.

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  3. PaulaJanuary 11, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    Such beautiful choices. It must have been hard to decide!

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  4. Leif HagenJanuary 11, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Looks like a yummy and interesting variety! Delicious photo!

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  5. Chuck PefleyJanuary 11, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    Fabulous prices. This must be hobby driven as I'd think the cost of ingredients plus the time to make would have to exceed the sales price.

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  6. Firefly the Travel GuyJanuary 11, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I'm at a loss for a translation for sousboontjies, but sous is sauce and boontjies are beans. Its basically a bean preserve and eaten as a salad.

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  7. Jeanne @ Cooksister!January 14, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Oh - that looks great! And I love the recycled jars :) Will have to visit next time I'm in town.

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