Yesterday the sunshine that peeked through the looming clouds was welcomed as pedestrians were out and about all soaking up the little heat while scattering across town. As the weekend rolled in Hermanus community was finally set free from their homes enjoying the festive as tourist flooded our town! Pietersfontein market was a hive of activity as locals and foreigners browsed the stalls. |
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There was no seating space available as more persons seemed to file into the market all eager to taste the wares set on display. From wine, cheese, meats, biscuits, coffee all sweet and savoury meals catering for every different taste palate. I frequent the market every Saturday, for one reason and one reason only. The pancakes! I must admit I have a soft spot for pancakes. My relatives and friends enjoy the wines, meat and cheese platters and the rest of the goodies which I on occasions also consume with pleasure. Jan and Marie famous for their mouth watering pancakes had sold this week over an astonishing 100 000 pancakes. Jan says “on good days we sell approximately 350 pancakes a day” On the blackboard behind the pair reads scribbled in white letters ““Promise: The best!” Accompanied with the pancakes, are jaffels as well as rusks, biscuits and curry mince to name a few. Maries says “she enjoys her Saturdays at the markets and communicating with the clients most of all”. Yesterday was the day I stood in the queue the longest I have every stood, a astounding 50 minutes – just for pancakes. AND IT was NO disappointment; they tasted just as good if not better. I was pleasantly surprised by all the tourists and it made me smile glad they could revel in our towns delight just as we do... |