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Most people buy a jar of olive tapenade, spread it on a cracker and stop there. But tapenade — a blend of crushed olives, capers, olive oil and herbs — is one of the most versatile ingredients in a kitchen. It is a pasta sauce, a pizza base, a marinade, a sandwich upgrade and a […]
The Swartberg Pass is a 27-kilometre gravel road that climbs 1,585 metres through one of the most dramatic mountain crossings in South Africa. Built by Thomas Bain between 1881 and 1888 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it connects Oudtshoorn to Prince Albert in 1.5 hours of driving. This guide covers timing, named stops, […]
Extra virgin olive oil is the one ingredient that turns a good braai marinade into a great one. As a natural emulsifier, it binds herbs, garlic, citrus and spices into a stable coating that locks in moisture and builds flavour — while adding the polyphenols and antioxidants that make it one of the healthiest cooking […]
A Harvard study tracking more than 90,000 people over 28 years found that those who consumed olive oil daily had a 19 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a 17 percent lower risk of dying from cancer and a 29 percent lower risk of dying from neurodegenerative disease. The health benefits of olive […]
A growing body of evidence suggests that South African extra virgin olive oil is not only fresher and more traceable than many imported alternatives — it may also be more likely to be genuine. With 26 percent of imported olive oils in South Africa failing quality tests for extra virgin classification, local producers are making […]
Up to 70% of imported olive oil fails quality tests. A practical guide to identifying real extra virgin olive oil and why South African cold pressed is the safer choice. Reading time: 6 minutes.
A wood-fired pizza topped with kudu salami, drizzled with farm-pressed extra virgin olive oil, served under the Swartberg Mountains. This is Cafe O at O for Olive in Prince Albert. (5 min read)
A complete guide to driving the Swartberg Pass from Cape Town to Prince Albert — with scenic stops, farm restaurants and olive tastings in the Karoo. Reading time: 6 minutes.
South African extra virgin olive oil is winning gold at international competitions, rivalling the best Mediterranean imports. Here is why local cold pressed olive oil deserves a place in your kitchen.
Prince Albert is the Jewel of the Karoo — a foodie and art destination where olive farms, mountain passes, farm-to-table restaurants and the clearest night skies in South Africa come together.
Find Us
Swartrivier Farm is 4 km from Prince Albert on the Kruidfontein Road (turn at the Prince Albert Golf Club and follow the signs).
