by Ruliv | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
We had a lot of fun testing out and sharing recipes. A clear favourite was the ‘traditional Xhosa recipe’, which features in the original Guide and the revised version as “Mama Esthers Imifino”. 1 bag fresh mixed imifino (e.g. utyuthu/amaranth, ihlaba/sow thistle or...
by Ruliv | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
About 30 000 edible plant species are found throughout the world. It is estimated that about 7 000 of these plants have been collected as food. With urbanisation and working away from home the practice of growing or foraging for our food is declining. Today about 15...
by Ruliv | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Imifino or wild leafy vegetables are often referred to as weeds by those who are not in the know. ‘Weeds’ is a misnomer. Many people are unaware that many of the so-called weed plants are actually edible and frequently highly nutritious. Ruliv has recently completed a...
by Ruliv | Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is why Ruliv is so passionate about community gardens. You can begin small but the benefits and impact over a period of time are huge!Where communities develop and maintain their own gardens, it provides them with a sustainable, safe and nutritious domestic food...
by Ruliv | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
RULIV facilitated the development of the above plans using the participatory approach. The co-operative farms have 32 and 37 member households respectively and are situated on a 2029 ha farm 5km from Indwe in the Emalahleni local municipality area in the Chris Hani...
