Since I wrote my last column I was away on an Editor’s Conference, all about the digital world, it was digitally fascinating with great guest speakers, who spoke on tweeting, Facebook and what is good and bad about them. I am now a tweeter and you can follow me @baglady_ south and see what’s going on daily with The Bag Lady.
GMO – what effect does it have in our diet?
I recently had a question from a reader concerning GMO’s and her concern was some of Woolworths’ breads contain them, even if just a little. I contacted Woolworths Head Office media and received a reply.
“Woolworths approach to GMO has always been very clear. Our preference has been to remove GMO from Woolworths food or label the products containing GMO.
“This has been the practice since we started labelling GMO in 1999. Our approach helps customers make the choice that is right for them.
I am now a tweeter and you can follow me @baglady_ south and see what’s going on daily with The Bag Lady.
“Woolworths checks all ingredients back to the source, and where we cannot guarantee that the ingredient was not derived from a GM crop, we label the product as ‘May be Genetically Modified (GM)’.
“We use this statement if the origin of the crop is from an area where GM versions of the particular crop is cultivated.
“Our labels comply with labelling legislation and regulations and we will gladly comply with any changes to government guidelines on labelling of GMO.
“The Woolworths white sandwich bread currently contains significantly less than one per cent soya flour.
“Woolworths is in the process of investigating sustainable and commercially viable alternatives.” – Corporate Press Office Woolworths Marketing.
“It was the right move for us at the right time. We’ve been here now for four years and haven’t looked back,” they said.
Lua A Baker’s Café
For all those who have been trying to obtain the phone number for Lua A Baker’s Café, it’s 011 869 0063/67. Booking is recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.
Focus on Local
This week I’m featuring Golconda Jewellers, situated in Comaro View Shopping Centre, Bassonia, and owned by brothers, George and Theo Antypas.
Golconda Jewellers has been in the South for 35 years, first in Main Street, Rosettenville, then later at Rosettenville Corner and Comaro View Shopping Centre.
“We decided to sell the two branches when The Glen Shopping Centre was built, and we had our shop there for 10 years,” George and Theo said.
Business was good, but in the end the business hours and high rent made their decision a lot easier, when their original premises at Comaro View become available, and so they moved back again.
“It was the right move for us at the right time. We’ve been here now for four years and haven’t looked back,” they said.
Golconda Jewellers is a manufacturing jewellers and George and Theo also design jewellery, offering a “one shop” service for their clientele.
“We believe in personal service, our customers are our advertising and we run our business on very strict Christian values,” said George. Their prices are very competitive.
Golconda Jewellers is a manufacturing jewellers and George and Theo also design jewellery, offering a “one shop” service for their clientele.
When you bring your stones to Golconda Jewellers, the only time your ring will leave their shop is when you take it out. This definitely appeals to me!
I’ve personally seen their workmanship. My husband had my wedding ring designed and made there and it’s really beautiful. He also had a pendant and earring set done in sterling silver, also gorgeous and unusual.
Golconda Jewellers is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Theo and George welcome your business and for more information or queries, phone 011 432 3279.
Lemon of the Week
Enough is enough! Nedbank at The Glen Shopping needs to jack up its service. I believe the electronic payment machine isn’t supplied with paper from in the bank but from an outside source.
But still, as a client of Nedbank, surely using this machine is part of the service I pay for from my bank charges. Once again I went along to pay accounts only to see – no paper available!
I was furious, this isn’t the first time, and I stormed into the bank to speak to someone about the problem. I was told to write down my complaint and put it into a box on a table in the bank.
I was assured the manager or someone who could assist, would phone me on Monday. Well, it’s now Friday and I’ve heard nothing. Not good enough, Nedbank!
Bouquet of the Week
Shirley Clough gives Absa Southgate a bouquet. “I used to dread going to the bank, and often had to wait for ages to be served. Last week I was in for a wonderful surprise.
“Absa Southgate has been revamped and now has a similar system to SARS. I received my number on entry and waited a whole three minutes to be seen. Fantastic! Thanks, your new system has made all the difference.”
That’s it for this week. Phone me 011 724 7000 or email: juliem@caxton.co.za. Oh, and don’t forget to follow me on twitter @baglady_ south.
Shop till you drop.
Julie
