Ruhleben Olive Oil.

We used to head for Tokara's Olive Shed in the Cape Winelands for yummy »local« olive oil. Until one fine day at the Fish Deli in Swakopmund where we discovered that we need not look that far at all for this mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine. Enter single-variety oil from Ruhleben Estate in the Swakop river. It comes in both bottles and metal containers for the heavy-duty olive oil addict. So, when you consider buying a bottle of imported stuff from the Med the next time, think twice and go for the local option instead. We love the fresh and mild Mission variety, which goes together well with salads and home-made pesto.