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 		  About Kwalapa
"If food could speak,
what would it say to us?
It would tell us about its friends,
who’s cared for it, carried it around, the things it saw along the way,
the places it visited,
the people who raised it,
its ancestry and its dreams."
KWALAPA [Xhosa trans: LOCAL] is an organic wholefoods store, deli and food design centre that’s out to make a difference. The food we prepare and sell is wholesome organic produce, but we’re looking to go beyond the obvious.
We speak to those who are interested in eating healthily and living in balance with the world around them.

We’re 'locavores' to the core – unless it can’t be found in the surrounds, we’ll bring to you produce from the local farmer or studio – food miles in the double digits, keeping the carbon footprint way down low. 

We want to support the growth of urban agriculture. Through the Kwalapa Development Initiative, we’re getting actively involved in the development of high quality community/urban organic farming.
With the eco-pod, in store and online we’ll be introducing you to the people who’ve put their passion and their lives into growing, chopping, sorting, slicing and shipping the produce we provide. It’s a tale of humans, living and working in recognition of their roles in a much greater story – not necessarily top of the log, rather, pieces within a puzzle that makes up life.
We’re carrying through the concept of design into food itself. That’s design not just in the look, but cradle-to-cradle, the taste, the nutrition, what was used to create it, where it goes after us and, the effect it has on us.
If you’d like to be involved in any way, or want to know more,
we’re wide open to discussion – let us know.
  At Kwalapa you’ll find:

Delicious organic wholefoods freshly prepared daily. The deli serves a range of meals from lights breakfasts to full lunches.

Every Wednesday for lunch, Proprietor'ess' Emily Moya prepares a RAW food feast of unusually but tasty vegetarian fare.

And for those who don’t quite see the beauty in a split pea, the menu is fleshed out with a range of home bakes, cakes, and wheat free breads accompanied by a selection of teas, fantastic organic coffees and fresh juices.

So, if you'd like to experience an eatery created by people passionate about food and committed to a sustainable lifestyle, join us at Kwalapa we'd love to welcome you.
Talking about ‘how to live sustainably / go green / make a difference' is one thing, doing it is another. The store provides the actual products to make that change.

You’ll find a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, dried goods, jams, sauces, packaged health foods, supplements and eco-friendly cleaners. The store environment in all ways reflects health and balance.
Become a conscious consumer.
Through signage, labelling, and a range of books and dvd's available in-store, Kwalapa speaks to visitors about our role in the ecological world as both givers and consumers. You can browse through some fascinating books while you’re giving your body a detox with an organic meal or you can take them home for a more in-depth read.
In the traditions of our land, we gather under a tree to learn. We’re looking to actively grow the community of people who are interested in the ‘going green’ movement. We’ll be presenting speakers, workshops and lectures in all areas of how to live green. Enjoying a good meal is a starting point, but at Kwalapa we’re aiming to become a centre for learning, a place where, if you want to know about all things organic, we’ll be providing the venue, knowledge and solutions for you.
 “We exist to make a change. In the way we interact with our world.
In the way we feed and are fed by our world.
In the way we grow the food that sustains us.
In the way we give back to a world that gives us life.”


 
 

 

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