Friday 13 April - Photographs and Memories

Going through my childhood photograhps not only brings back the precious memories of a carefree and peaceful time, but it brings a sense of accomplishment. Not so much of possessions or anything wordly, but of friendships, relationships and peoples’ lives that i have touched and who have influenced me in return. How can we ever put a price on that?

Memories is the one thing that can never be taken away from us. And what better way to keep those memories alive than with photographs. When last did you take the time to go through old photo albums with your loved ones? In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives we so often forget to make time for making memories and to dwell on the beautiful ones already made. I recall the words of John Lennon: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”

Make Friday 13 April a date for creating special memories with a friend or your loved ones. You can have professional photographs taken by Susan du Toit at Rosemary Manor, while enjoying excellent food and beautiful trinkets in our shop.

We promise to make it a day to remember in true Rosemary Manor style!

Romantic Rose         

3 February 2012               

09h00 – 17h00

 “The rose speaks of love silently in a language known only to the heart” Anonymous

In this world of speed and pressure we need to make an intentional decision to slow down and smell the roses.

At the beginning of another fantastic year full of challenges – we at Rosemary Manor commit ourselves to creating a oasis of peace, beauty and serenity.

We invite you to join us this week in the tranquil and creative atmosphere at the Manor.

Roses are the ultimate symbol of natural beauty and romance. In decor as well as crafts people have embraced the rose as an expression of passion and life for many centuries. In both literature and art the colour and shape of the rose has inspired many masterpieces.

“The fragrance of the rose stays in the hand of the giver”

Anonymous

Join us this Friday and experience the romantic presence of the rose. Our tea garden will provide you with a culinary feast. Bring a friend and take a break after the frenzied start of 2012.

Rosemary Manor Market 2 December – Feast of Crimson

We would like to thank all our valued customers (friends) who enjoy all things bright and beautiful with us at Rosemary Manor. We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal exhibitors for their beautiful ceative work throughout the year.

Join us on Friday 2nd December for delicious Rosemary Manor food and beautiful clothes, jewellery, trinkets and gifts. Our theme for December is “Feast of Crimson”. What better way to celebrate life and the successes of the past year, and what better colour than in bright red!

There will be no themed market in January 2012, but we will have our first mini market on 20 January from 09:00 until 12:00 for those of you who miss us too much! Our next full day market will be on the 3^rd of February from 09:00 until 17:00 with the theme ‘Romantic Rose’.

We hope to see you on Friday!

"Beach House" Rosemary Manor Mark Vrydag 4 November 8-5

RUSPLEK

Daar is ‘n plek waar elke mens

 sy vrede vind, sy rus beding

Dis groot en luuks of klein en knus

Daar vind jy altyd  jou vreugde en rus

Die salige vrede gemeng met die sprei

Langs bruisende waters is jy vir ‘n oomblik weer vry

Later terug onder knellende druk

Onthou dan die son, see en ‘n stukkie geluk.

Elkeen van ons kan doen met ‘n breek van alles wat altyd so dringend is. Hierdie maand gaan ons ‘n oomblik spandeer en ons verbeel dat die einde van die jaar nie soos ‘n weghol trein op ons afpyl nie. Kom geniet ‘n paar uur van vakansie pret en wegbreek vreugde saam met ons. Vrydag gaan daar heelwat nuwe stalletjies wees en ons mark het ‘n lekker buietlug atmosfeer.

Rosemary Manor Mark

Vrydag 4 November 8 - 5

345 Rosemary straat

Lynnwood

ROSEMARY MANOR MARKET FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER 9-5

This month Rosemary Manor is celebrating the Age of Victoria. This is the period from around the 1830’s to the beginning of World War II. Nearly all the modern day inventions e.g. cars, telephones electricity had their birth in this period, not that that has anything to do with our celebration. We are focusing on the splendour, crafts, fashion, culinary trends and social activities.

The Victorian culture included local fresh produce markets in all the little hamlets and towns as well as well established produce markets in bigger cities. All ingredients were bought fresh and served as soon as possible. The focus was on seasonal produce. This resulted in wonderful flavourful dishes made with the best of what was available. This rings a bell when we consider the present trends in cooking. Out with artichokes from Timbuktu and in with what is in season.

You will notice our fresh strawberries and chocolate kebabs and seasonal salad on the menu. Smoothies made with fresh fruit taste so good when enjoyed in the exhilarating sun of a spring morning. Another culinary delight that was part of the Victorian age was dainty cakes and treats enjoyed by lady friends in the parlour. Our Cherry Ganache cupcakes will hopefully take you back to a time of  tea parties and croquet on the lawn.

I include the article on the wedding of Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra. It was so refreshing to read about a girl who won over a very stuffy court with her innovative and creative approach to protocol. Here at Rosemary Manor we love to improvise and share with friends all that is beautiful and creative and uplifting to the heart!

The Crown Prince of England and the 18 year old Princess of Denmark wed 1863.

Lacking royal jewels, the beautiful princess wore a tiara of white orange blossoms with cascades of orange blossoms and myrtle on her dress.  The lack of jewels was speedily remedied as the gifts to the bride from Queen Victoria and the groom, HRM Prince Edward Albert, included stunning royal jewels from the farthest reaches of the Empire.

Soon after the death of her beloved Prince Albert, Queen Victoria began the search for a wife for her eldest son, Crown Prince Edward Albert.  She found the perfect Princess - only one problem, she was only 15 years old; the lovely Princess Alexandra of Denmark.  

The Prince had to wait till her 18th birthday.  Her arrival in London by ship drew thousands.  The royal cortege welcomed her to the Palace, in the same carriages recently used in the 2011 Royal Wedding.  The Princess Alexandra chose to wear a white court gown, reflecting Queen Victoria’s first white wedding in the history of England.  The courageous Danish bride faced British nobility without a pearl and won their hearts, adorned with white blossoms.

She wore a 21 foot train, (Diana’s was 25 ft, modelled after the Danish Princess) and honoured her new homeland by selecting “an opulent creation” of British design - a white court gown of Honiton lace, adorned with Roses, shamrocks and thistles, emblems of England, Ireland and Scotland.

An athletic young woman and expert horsewoman, Alexandra enjoyed the dangerous sport of tandem driving, with a fast pair of horses and lightweight carriage. She was fond of dancing and ice-skating and Queen Victoria was horrified to find that she enjoyed hunting (and asked her to stop, without success). Even after the birth of (six) children, she continued her active life.  

Always spirited and courageous, Alexandra devoted her life to charitable works, sparing Queen Victoria public appearances.   After six children, her waist was as dainty as ever, smile as welcoming.  Upon the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, Albert Edward became King-Emperor as Edward VII, with Alexandra as Queen-Empress consort.  And thus was the beginning of the 10-year Edwardian Era.

©2011 by Patrice LePera ~ Authority, Victorian Era, Historical Writing ~ www.afterimage-art.com

Rosemary Manor Market Friday 2 September – Different Shades of Pale

It is again time for a relaxing day at the monthly Rosemary Manor Market. Our theme for this month is ‘Different Shades of Pale’. Often in the absence of bright colour we find the peace and quite that is missing in our busy lives. When painting I experience a keen awareness of colour by trying to steer clear of using it. One of the often used slogans at Rosemary Manor is “Peace and Tranquillity is a choice”. We must consciously choose to focus on that which provides a sense of quite.  When the demands of life  force us to live at a fast pace it is often the effect of neutral colour and  peaceful sound that calms you down.  All our creative artists used the theme as a guideline to bring about wonderful new works of art.

We will have our usual tea garden with delicious home baking  and cuisine. Don’t forget our famous home made lemonade and ginger beer.

For those of you who missed our Spring Sale, we also have the different shades of sale! Join us for some bargain hunting and buy beautiful things at the best prices (you can always call it early Christmas shopping.)

WONDERFUL NEWS!!!

From this Friday you can do your fresh product shopping at Rosemary Manor every Friday morning from 8-11. Bring that beautiful provencal basket that you never had a use for and join your friends and acquaintances at a rural market right on your doorstep.

There is no reason to wait for your next visit to Tuscany to experience the thrill of a local market! You can enjoy a cup of coffee and our famous muffins and cake while drinking in spring under the bright green foliage of our courtyard trees.   

We hope to see you all on Friday for some heart warming food, beautiful things and excellent company!

Gerlinde, Liesl & Mignon

A GARDEN PARTY... more than a party in the garden - FRIDAY 5 AUGUST 9-5

 

  

We chose this theme for the market on Friday 5 August at Rosemary Manor to celebrate the return of spring to this knack of the Lynnwoods!

Ruth Stout said ”I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden”. I know that spring is traditionally associated with September, but with all the cold weather that we had to endure this winter I can not wait another moment. There are few things as wonderful as the scent of Jasmine blooms lingering on your hands long after you have touched it. I keep an eye on my beautiful  apricot tree outside the bedroom window because my old friend is the first one in the garden to greet spring with delicate ice pink blossoms that dissolve in a display of confetti when disturbed. 

We plan to greet you with a display of Iceland poppies and to treat you with creatively hand crafted items in celebration of nature and life. We have gorgeous new table linen on display and at last the beautiful hand made heart and bead necklaces are in stock, there are only a few so make sure you come early.

Life is sweet and joy abundant if we choose to see it like that. Invite a friend to join us in the tea garden with a special menu of fresh salads, sandwiches and Wendy’s famous waffles with strawberries, cream and rose petal syrup. All the old favourites including the caramel cheese cake and tortilla slice will also be available.

May your heart overflow with anticipation and happiness, for what ever happens, spring is on its way and nothing can stop it!!   

French Festival @ Hazel Food Market

What an awesome day we had at the Hazel Food Market this past Saturday! We had a special French Festival to commemorate Bastille day. The exhibitors dressed up and added special French cuisine to their menus. We sold French leak tarts and French onion soup for the occasion. Our tables was empty by the end of the day… Thank you to everyone who supported us there, and to Retha who made the day possible! If you haven’t diarised the Hazel Food Market on your weekly to-do-list, you are missing out on excellent food and  great ambiance! Fortunately the market is being held every Saturday from 8:00 until 14:00. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here is our special French onion soup recipe:

6 onions

3 carrots

2 potatoes

3 celery stalks

1 litre vegetable stock

butter for frying

flour to thicken the soup

Salt and pepper to taste

Chop the vegetables and fry the onions in the butter until golden brown

Add the rest of the veggies and the stock

Simmer for 30 – 40 minutes

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to a bit a water and use to thicken the soup

Add salt and pepper to taste and liquidise

Serve with bread and butter and play some french music!

The World is my Oyster

We had another wonderful market at Rosemary Manor on Friday the first of July! Thank you to everyone who visited us and enjoyed the day with us. Our theme was “The World is my Oyster” and we celebrated countries from around the world with scrumptuous delicacies in our tea garden and beauty products from the dead sea in our shop. We also had true American treats like chocolate brownies and pop corn…and who can resist hamburgers and chips like the Yankees do!

A big thank you to Renate who kept the little ones busy with sand art. All the moms have new art for their walls and enthusiastic artists to be at home!

Our next market will be on 5 August with the theme “A Garden Party”. Be sure not to miss out! Also remember to visit us every Saturday at the Hazel Food Market. We sell delicious food in our signature tin mugs in true Rosemary Manor style.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Rosemary Manor Market 1 July

It is almost time for Rosemary Manor’s monthly market! On Friday 1 July our quaint tea garden will be open from 09:00 until 17:00 and we have lots of beautiful new things in our shop. Our theme for July is “The world is my Oyster”. You don’t have to do the travelling to experience something of far off countries as we will be bringing them to you.

Why not invite a friend for a catch – up coffee or lunch? We will be having delicious traditional South African cuisine like chicken pie and milk tart, as well as lots of surprises from around the world…

We are looking forward to seeing you!

From mug to mugnificence

It all started Saturday morning at the Hazel Food Market. The Rosemary Manor team was at our usual spot, next the north gate of the market, minding our mugs, so to speak. For those of you who do not know yet, Rosemary Manor has branched out and is now selling the food you love at the Hazel Food Market every Saturday from 8 to 2 o’clock

The question our customers kept asking was what do we do with the mugs after enjoying the scrumptious fare inside? For the creative mind the tempting tipsy tart or mouth watering tortilla stack in the enamel mugs we sell is only the beginning. It goes without saying that morning coffee and four o’clock tea can only taste better when served in such an original way, but why stop there?

 You can make a candle, sort your stationary or plant a lovely succulent in your mug. Buy six or eight and use them the next time you entertain. My family dinner tomorrow can only benefit from welcoming creamy tomato soup served in quaint enamel mugs. Is there a better way to serve French fries or a hot dog? Have a picnic in the garden and dish up all the food in different coloured mugs. Salad, pasta, jelly & custard and even spicy gluwein will thrill your guests when served in such an extraordinary way.

 

Use a mug as wrapping paper. Fill the mug with a Cappuccino stick or 2, add a teaspoon dipped in melted dark chocolate, a few marshmallows and /or a rusk and tie a ribbon around the ear of the mug and  voila! A choccacino as a gift.

A regular customer hangs her mugs in the lemon tree outside her kitchen door and an artist from Nelspruit creates breathtaking chandeliers with hers. Food like life is so much more than just the mundane and ordinary. When last did a serving of piping hot chicken pie bought at a Saturday morning market hold so much promise!

The Challenge:

Come up with a mugnificent use for a ordinary enamel mug. Post a comment on our blog and stand the chance of winning 4 mugs of culinary delight to be collected next Saturday at the Rosemary Manor stall at the Hazelwood Food Market. Please remember to include your contact details.



Rosemary Manor Market 3 June @ 345 Rosemary Street

Can you believe that a whole month has passed and it is market time again at Rosemary Manor! We will be open on Friday 3 June from 9 – 5 with the theme “My Grandma’s Kitchen”.

We have beautiful new stock including a fabulous new health and beauty range, delicious deli products and our regular artists' newest creations. In addition to that we will be cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Come and enjoy a “Rosemary Coffee” and chicken pie or bobotie in a mug – just like Grandma used to make, but with our Rosemary twist.

What memories are made of

Memories are strange things. Woven with fact is the golden thread of fantasy. Whether it is a memory that was generated by our past or a flight of fancy constructed on the whimsical tales of others. My parents often repeated home truth was that memories will be your fire wood for the winter.

My memories of my own grand parents are in the majority a colourful crochet blanket of such fantastical stories. These stories are as varied as they are sometimes far fetched but they work for me.

My maternal grandmother was one of 10 children growing up in a privileged family living in a picturesque coastal town, the Gatsby era was at its height. On the night of her sister’s wedding her flowing red locks, celestial voice and wicked sense of humour irrevocably attracted the tall, dark and handsome prince who won her heart. Tales of her feather light sponge cake and unequalled traditional cuisine was as legendary as her breathtaking rose garden hewn from the unforgiving earth of the Storm Berg. She was known for endless conversations in the drawing room and tea trays set with the finest porcelain. Musical soirees were the events where friendships were forged and life stories shared.

My grandmother would sing and laugh and remind people around her that one’s circumstances have nothing to do with your ability to live life with your arms and heart flung wide open and the breeze blowing through your hair. In reality her life was much different from the picture just painted but I have little recollection of her struggles and many years later I still celebrate her ability to experience joy no matter what. What a gift to leave behind, a spectacular kaleidoscope of colourful fragments and the jingle of laughter living on in the minds of those who loved you.

Friday 3 June from 9-5 the theme at the Rosemary Manor Market @ 345 Rosemary Street is "my Grandma's Kitchen'.The theme this month is so much more than enamel mugs and thick hand knitted jerseys.  It is a celebration of our grandmothers’ kitchen. Whether based on reality or fantasy does not change the fact that we can all, from time to time, use some firewood for the winter.

We should never stop repeating those well worn stories from the past. Who will ever know if some of the facts are replaced by the soft call of our fancy!   

Rosemary Manor at Hazel Food Market

Come visit us every Saturday at Hazel Food Market! Now you don't have to wait a whole month before indulging in our delicious food. This is a new and exciting venture for us. Our traditional South African cuisine have really taken off with a bang.