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OUR BLOG

TODAY MARKS A MILESTONE

5/8/2022

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MFK Debut Menu for 2 pax (though we think there is enough to go for 5!) for just P199.99
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We are all prepped and primed, all systems go, psyched and ready for our store launching on the Yamee tomorrow May 8 (in time for Mothers' Day).  Store opens at 9 am.
How to register and to order:

Hello thank you for contacting Yamee,

Please follow the steps below...
  1. Kindly download Yamee App On  iOS https://bit.ly/yameeapp & Android http://bit.ly/yameeafrica
  2. Go to the profile and sign up ( Fill your details then register)
  3. Go back to “Home”  then select Groceries or Restaurant of your choice
  4. Open the restaurant and pick the items you want then add to the “Cart”
  5. Open your cart (You will see the items you selected) then click “Place order”
  6. Please add your location and payment method.
  7. Then order.

Feel free to call us on 3101081,  we will be happy to assist you.
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NEWS TO FANS ON OUR MAILING LIST

4/28/2022

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Good morning,

You had signed up on our website My Farmhouse Kitchens' mailing list to receive updates and news about our services.
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First, find below information about us and what we do.  

ABOUT US AND OUR FINGER FOOD CATERING SERVICES:
We are sure you have heard of My Farmhouse Kitchens!  We are showcased on several social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  Type My Farmhouse Kitchens to find us.

We are a food manufacturing company with a culinary wing.  We are based in Gaborone.  The culinary wing offers boardroom and business hi-tea finger food catering cuisines.  We are reaching out to private sector organizations here that have such requests.

Our signature product is the savory puff (or simply called the curry puffs) - a cross between the samosa and the pie popularized in Singapore.  We have plans to establish these menus as part of the My Farmhouse Kitchens (MFK) franchise.

To taste us, find us on our virtual store on the Yamee app (see enclosed video).  Choose the menu, place the order and it will be delivered to your doorstep.  Check out our social media pages: MyFarmhouseKitchens.

AN INVITATION TO VISIT US AND TO LEARN ABOUT OUR OPERATIONS:
This email is also to invite you to visit us and learn about our operations and the standards we maintain in our production.  To learn how to order with us, email here or call us at 3101081 or WA 73961421.

CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:
We conduct full culinary training programs to help young professionals learn to prepare international cuisines for themselves and their loved ones.  These are part of the team-building programs we offer for companies and couples.  These programs are led by two professional chefs, one of whom was the former trainer at the Culinaria at Block 8.  

For information on our services and ourselves, more on our website:

Homepage: w
ww.myfarmhousekitchensbw.com
See attached:
Company profile and CIPA PFS registration (refer to
contact us)
Finger-foods menu and price list

Do you have all that you need to enroll what we do, on your database?

Is there a WA business number that we can reach out to you?
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MFK-GARDENS URBAN FARMER NURSERY NOW OPEN !!!

11/17/2021

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AN INVITATION TO URBAN FARMERS & BACKYARD GARDENERS TO
​OUR OPEN HOUSE & GUIDED TOUR PROGRAMME
 
MID-NOVEMBER 2021 TO MID-JANUARY 2022. 
CALL 73961421 / 3101081 TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT AS TEAMS

COME.  SEE.  ENJOY. 

Farmers' Seedling (myfarmhousekitchensbw.com) 
"​It is food that speaks to traditional farmhouse appeal of aroma wafting from your mother's kitchen  as she turned out her favorite dish using just picked ingredients from her garden farm.  No need for frills, the aroma carries the promise of the best that is yet to come!"
Go to "
About Us" - My Farmhouse Kitchens
Dear Farmers in and around Gaborone, 
  
We wish to inform you that we are now re-OPEN-ing our doors for crop seedling orders.

The invitation to our first Open House is now extended to you.  Join us anytime from mid-November to mid-January, meet and greet our personnel and enjoy the garden and nursery setting.  Just call 73961421 to fix your appointment. 
 
DEVELOPMENTS AT WORK:
MFK Gardens Urban Farmer Nursery is a part of Pinnacle Foods & Hospitality Group the parent organisation to the franchise brand My Farmhouse Kitchens.  We are a food manufacturing organisation in the making.  The operation will focus on the manufacturing of our mainstay signature product the curry puffs.  The product has grown in the market in the city and has helped us grow this far.  This is since 2012, when we first established the organization.  We have just crossed the 10,000 mark of likes on our FB page.

There are plans underway to list our products on Yamee, to setup a culinary school with experienced chefs on board to carry out programmes targetted at the busy executive-cum-culinary enthusiast, expatriate housewifes and offer corporate and couple bonding programmes, to offer personal chef services (in addition to event catering) and setup the MFK - The Shop, that will be mark the forerunners of our franchisee system.  
More about our food production expansion plans in our next letter.

 
OUR HISTORY WITH MFK-GARDENS FARM

In mid-2020, we began MFK-Gardens farm production venture.  We produced crop seedlings for our local famers up to a capacity of 40K seedlings.  The farm production is not a venture outside of who we are already.  The idea is rooted in our name.  My Farmhouse Kitchens.  That the products we produce uses ingredients grown freshly in our gardens or nearby local farms.  Today our focus is in supplying quality seedlings to farmers who in turn produce quality crops that we buy back for use in our food production.  The decision to start this coincided with the onset of COVID19 lockdowns when locals farmers lost access to their usual suppliers in South Africa.  We see this as an opportunity to grow a strong chain in the local industry.

In March this year of 2021, 
we moved from our old premises to a bigger one in Ledumadumane.  The move was intended to expand our capacity in both our farm and food productions and continue to drive to our goal of building the MFK franchise, and through it, create 40,000 jobs in the industry.’’ 

We have now designed and built a 
nursery facility which includes a greenhouse infrastructure and a garden eco-system that can produce 200,000 crop and fruit seedlings. 

After eight months, we are happy to announce the facility is now ready for production.  We have been testing the facility and are confident it is able to meet its production demands. 

What had started out as a corporate social responsibility project in the face of COVID19 when local farmers were cut off from their typical supply of seedlings from SA, it has now grown in to a self-sustained venture in its own right with a four-man core team running its operations. 

We have now positioned the venture to meet the needs of the urban crop farmer who has setup farms in and around Gaborone intending to grow and supply vegetables ranging from beetroot, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic, chilli, swiss chard and spinach in summer and cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, brocolli and herbs, in winter for the local market. 
 
ADVANTAGES OF A NURSERY: 
  • It provides favorable growth conditions i.e., germination as well as growth. 
  • Better care for younger plants. It is easy to look after nursery in a small area against pathogenic infections, pests and diseases and weeds. 
  • Levels out risks of low germination rates 
  • Nursery helps in making more efficient use of land. 
  • It helps to improve crop uniformity in the field creating optimum conditions for extreme cold and hot temperatures during its growing stages. 
  • Nursery helps to reduce field management cost. 
 
These here would mean we can now carry out the following production activities with greater efficiency. 

STEPS TO SEEDLING PRODUCTION: 
  1. Preparing the seedbed 
  2. Sow the seeds 
  3. Care for seedlings after germination 
  4. Fertilize 
  5. Irrigate / provide water 
  6. Control of weeds 
  7. Manage pests and diseases in the nursery 
  8. Manage seedling maturity 
 
The new facility now boasts of the following features: 
PROVIDE PROTECTION TO OUR SEEDLINGS FROM EXTREME WEATHERS & OFFER WATERWISE FARMING METHODOLOGY: 
  • A cutting-edge greenhouse structure that protects the young seedlings from the rains, hailstones, strong winds and the heat.  A simple and clean structure that is also energy efficient, so as to make sure we do not pass undue costs on to our clients 
  • Tiered stands that can capture sunlight from different angles of the greenhouse so as to maximize the production yield of our nursery 
  • The nursery is cooled down during summer months by microjets but also a healthy green eco-system and lawn that ensure seedlings grow without being subject to heat and water deficient stresses.  During the winter months the PVC UV resistant roofing and the use of brick-and-mortar walls surrounding the greenhouse so as to capture as much heat of the day as possible, keep the greenhouse and the seedlings warm during the night.  Again, another energy efficient process to keep our costs low for our clients. 
 
VIRBANT AND HEALTHY ECO-SYSTEM FOR THE FARM: 
  • Improved soil structure by adding organic compost, vermiculture planting and mulching with natural remedies such as vinegar solutions as this provides food for soil organisms such as earthworms. 
  • Enhance faunal biodiversity (e.g. earthworms) by practicing integrated pest management using organisms which act as natural enemies (e.g. lady birds for aphids) together with natural remedies such as vinegar solutions and soapy water to apply on plants. 
  • A healthy and vibrant garden is planted around the nursery to ensure there is a thriving population of good insects that can take care of the bad insects without the need to spend resources and attention on using pesticides.  A carefully selected set of companion plants are planted around the seedlings and plants to ensure they ward of the bad insects and attract the good ones.  This gives the seedlings the best chance to pull in the nutrients it needs for itself so that they are growing at their best form before our clients take them out to the farms for transplanting 
 
PRE- & POST SALE ADVISORY: 
  • We have been providing client on-site post-purchase advisory and plants management.  These supports will continue. 
  • Our clients have been asking about our greening technology and what we do to enrich our soils for a thriving garden system that supports the nursery.  We are therefore happy to announce the release of our training and workshop programes for farmers to showcase what we have done ourselves and the science behind the process including lunar-constellation planting guide (we are building the planting guide calendar for 2022), natural and integrated farming methods including the use of chicken and fish feed in our garden and nursery and many more. 
 
INTRODUCTION OF R&D CAPABILITY: 
  • Since we advocate for sustainability, we have a R&D unit working on bio-degradable seedling trays and efficient seed dropping devices 
 
IMPROVED LEVELS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 
  • All orders are signed up on our farmers’ agreement form before production starts.  All payment transactions are cashless and carried out either online, via internet banking and including onsite point of sale swiping machine that will accept debit and credit card payments. 
  • A separate agreement exists for those interested in becoming our franchisee farmer where we replicate the structure and conduct the marketing under the MFK-Gardens Farm banner so that you may enjoy the same setup and support that we have created in our nursery and building a wider network of farmers who have access to these cutting-edge technologies for their crop production, 
 
IMPROVED FARM PRODUCTIVITY: 
  • We can provide sufficient seedlings for up to five one-hectare vegetable crop farms every month 
 
HOW TO GET YOUR SEEDLINGS WHEN YOU WANT THEM: 
  • Place your order up to 160K seedlings giving 4 weeks lead time to your transplanting 
  • State the choice of seedlings variety on the Farmers' Order Form
  • Pay 70% deposit upfront and 30% on collection on signing Farmers' Agreement
  • Receive weekly progress updates on your seedling production through reports and visuals on your WhatsApp 
  • Collect your order on the expected period of completion
  • A carefree and a farm production experience that is dependable awaits you. ​
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  oUR FB PAGE LAUNCHED ON DEC 25, 2012.  iT HAS BEEN 8 YEARS GROWING!  HERE IS cHEERS TO ANOTHER 8 MORE.

12/25/2020

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MFK HI-TEA FAVOURITES

8/29/2019

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Afternoon tea is a light meal composed of three course of tea sandwiches and savories, followed by scones with clotted cream and jam, and ending with sweet pastries. Everything is bite-sized and eaten with fingers.

Afternoon tea time is around 4PM, between lunch and dinner. The light meal is not meant to replace dinner but instead to tide you over until dinner which was usually at 8PM for the aristocrats.

The concept of afternoon tea started in England in the 1840s when The Duchess of Bedford wanted a small bite between lunch and dinner.

It started out as just tea and a small snack. but the popularity grew once she started inviting her friends over and it became a social gathering for the wealthy social class.

Afternoon tea is also called ‘low tea' since they were enjoyed on low tables with comfortable chairs and sofas in the drawing room.

Tasting fingers has never been this good!
Book and pay two (2) weeks prior to event date.
75987534 / myfarmhousekitchens@gmail.com
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2019 VALENTINE'S DAY MFK SPECIALS

1/31/2019

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Valentine's Day is the time to show your special someone in your life how much you care. This year go all-out impressing her with tantalizing flavors of My Farmhouse Kitchens finger foods and top off our eight-piece combo with red velvet cupcakes with smooth cream cheese frosting.

The special includes:
  1. Two (2) pieces of our bestseller Potato Curry with Chicken Cocktail Curry Puffs
  2. Two (2) pieces of Crunchy Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Drumsticks
  3. Two (2) sticks of Grilled Beef Malaysian Satay with spicy peanut sauce with cucumber and sliced onion side relishes
  4. Two (2) medium bags of double-friied crunchy French Fries
  5. Two (2) red velvet with cream cheese frosting cupcakes with strawberry toppers
  6. One (1) L Coca Cola

Order and pay by Friday, FEB 8, 2019 to get your special and cozy up for a romantic dinner right in the comfort of your home!
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MFK  IN  THE  BOTSWANA  HERITAGE  ANNUALS

1/15/2019

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MFK FAST-FOOD CAFE TAKE-OUT MENU FLYER

12/20/2018

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MFK  FESTIVE  CORPORATE  FOOD  &  wINE  GIFT  IDEAS

10/8/2018

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For your 2018/19 end-of-year corporate food and wine gift ideas,
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here and call us before December 10th, 2018 (Mon) to place your bookings.
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  • ABOUT US
    • Organization Structure >
      • Meet the Team
  • MANUFACTURING ARM
    • Breads Bakery
    • Savoury Finger Foods
    • Confectionery >
      • Birthday Cakes Kids
      • Birthday Cakes Adults
      • Valentine's Day Special
      • Mother's Day Specials
      • Father's Day Specials
      • Graduation Day Package
      • Independence Day Package
      • Office Holiday Parties
      • Wedding Day Cakes
      • Christmas Day Cakes
      • Cake Serving Guide
    • Farm Fresh Sauces
    • Fresh Cool Drinks
    • Fast Foods Cafe (LIVE SOON)
    • Convenience Foods Store (Upcoming)
    • Editor's Bestseller Picks Flyer
  • CATERING ARM
    • Boardroom Catering
    • Hi-Tea / Socialite Events
    • Culinary Studio
    • Private Chef Services
  • OUR FRANCHISE WIP
    • Urban Farmer Nursery >
      • Farmhand Workshops
      • Agroecology Understanding It
      • Climate of Botswana
      • Soil Preparation
      • Lunar Phase Planting
      • Stellar Constellaion Planting
      • Companion Planting
      • Row Planting Guide
    • The MFK Affiliate Marketing >
      • Your Client Database Register
    • MFK Online Stores
    • Social Responsibility Projects
    • A Letter to Our Angel Funder
    • In the News
  • ORDERING GUIDE
    • Your Order Calculator
  • CONTACT US
    • WE WANT TO LEARN >
      • About Our Visitors
      • About Your Culinary Order
      • About Your Farm Order
      • Event Satisfaction Feedback
      • Customer Satisfaction Survey
      • Book Your Course
    • How to Join Us
    • Job Application Form >
      • JD Trainee Production Chef
    • Conditions of Employment
    • PFS Learning Lab
  • A Letter to Our Investor Full
  • My Farmhouse Kitchens Blog
  • Work Process