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Box Divvy Rhodes

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Address: Llewellyn Street 2138 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.boxdivvy.com

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25.01.2022 So fresh Thanks Box Divvy Chatswood Mann #supportlocalfarmers #ReduceFoodMiles

24.01.2022 Anyone around Stanmore looking to give Box Divvy a go

23.01.2022 Green Cabbage Green Cabbage are low in GI. What does the GI index really mean. To keep warm we look to the foods with a low GI (glycaemic index) which rates carbohydrate foods on how quickly blood sugar/glucose levels increase in the 2 - 3 hours after eating as the carbs are converted into glucose, and low GI food means you will feel fuller for longer between meals. Very high glucose levels after meals, called glucose spikes, are damaging to our arteries and various blood ves...sels, and they promote too much insulin. When you eat low GI foods you avoid spikes and dramatic falls in blood-glucose and therefore, get a steadier stream of energy. A low GI can help people lose and manage weight; increase the body's sensitivity to insulin; reduce the risk of heart disease; improve blood cholesterol levels. Generally fat or protein doesn’t increase glucose levels. There are variations in the amount of carbohydrate in food and this, in part, depends on where it is grown, the crop variety used and there are variations in processed foods too where the label presents an average of the carb per serving or 100g. Have you looked at the dinner plates of 50 years ago? They are 20-30 per cent smaller as their serving sizes were smaller. If potatoes are harvested before they mature they are low in starch & GI. Also low in GI are broccoli, capsicum, celery, cauliflower, cabbage, green beans, lettuce, onion, mushrooms, corn and sweet potato. When making your casseroles don’t forget to blend in a little cornflour if they are too thin but blend well. They also freeze well so make double the portion and freeze half for another meal. #lowgi #greencabbage #energyfood #staywarm #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub

22.01.2022 Apricot prices are crashing, and it’s only week 2 You know it’s going to be a good apricot season when there’s this much supply this early in the season. Give them enough time to ripen and they’ll taste sensational. Did you know that apricots allegedly give you a long life expectancy? There are several stories of mountain villages across south-Asia from Kazakhstan to Pakistan where people regularly live to over 100 years, and attribute their long lives toapricots. A...pparently high levels of antioxidant as well as vitamin B17 in apricots has contributed to very low cancer rates, as well as better heart health. Not only apricots are getting cheap, peaches, nectarines and cherries are following suit. Cherries have been a little tricky these past 2 weeks, with some soft fruit hitting the market. We’re navigating the supply with appropriate care and have temporarily halted the 2kg box from Boosey until the quality improves. See more

21.01.2022 We've tempted you with the cob loaf, here's the dip recipe! Halloween Food: Dip in Pumpkin Cob Recipe Shepherd's Pumpkin Cob Loaf 500g diced pumpkin (1cm cubes) 1 clove garlic, crushed... 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons Greek or Natural (unsweetened yogurt) 2 tablespoons raw cashews Fresh coriander (2 tablespoons finely chopped + extra to serve) Salt and Pepper, Olive Oil Microwave pumpkin with a teaspoon of water for a few minutes, until par-cooked. In a large frypan over medium heat, fry garlic and cumin in olive oil for 1 minute, then add pumpkin. Fry until soft, then remove. Add pumpkin, cashews and the yogurt into a blender and whiz until it forms a thick dip consistency - not too pureed, a few chunks are nice! Add chopped coriander, salt and pepper to taste, and stir through with a spoon. Hollow out the Pumpkin Cob carefully (retaining the bread from inside for dipping) and bake lightly until crispy. Remove the cob from the oven, leave to cool until it's just warm and then gently pour and spoon in the dip. Decorate with a big sprig of coriander and serve on a platter with the lightly toasted bread chunks, plus vegetable sticks for dipping. #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub #shepherdsartisanbakehouse #halloween See more

21.01.2022 And then there are our local backyard growers 4 so far, but we are starting to get a few new inquiries each week and this is not even close to the peak of the growing season. If you know someone in your neighbourhood who grows lots of produce, put them in touch with us and we can discuss how to set up the local supply lines and get their soil tested at Macquarie Uni. The soil test costs $40 but after they send us the report and we set them up as a grower, Box Divvy pays $2...0 back. Once they have produce to sell, they can list it, set their price, receive emailed orders and deliver them to each hub on pick-up day. One proviso: we’ve had some inquiries from chefs who supplies pastries and other cooked food. Unless they are registered with council as a food business, we cannot sell their food. Likewise, backyard eggs must have a supplier stamp, honey must be properly labelled, etc. We want to change the food system, but only in legal ways #eatlocal #backyardgrowers #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub

19.01.2022 Great idea! Thanks Box Divvy West Ryde - Dickson

19.01.2022 Backyard growers popping out of the woodwork all over NSW Hard on the heels of Jac’s white radishes in Panania, Milperra Public’s Veggie Patch produced some outstanding Dutch carrots and beetroots so fresh that the leaves were still rustling. From Jac: Beets and carrots were a raging success. The leaves of the beets being so fresh gives everyone more bang for their buck! The [Panania] hub really appreciates the extra effort and are more than happy to support the school gr...owers. Thanks again for making this happen. I think we're possibly the first in Sydney to be doing this! Exciting times! Yes, Jac and Milperra Public are spearheading Sydney but the Illawarra (Julieann and Philippa) got there first. Over the past few weeks, we’ve received 5 new inquiries from backyard growers from Sydney to the Central Coast so it looks like we’ve ignited something #eatfresh #eatlocal #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub #backyardgrowers picnic.jpg paniania.jpg Add to Your Post See more

17.01.2022 Turmeric - has amazing properties. It looks a bit like ginger and it’s warm, peppery and earthy in taste. So what is so good about it? It has lots of iron and manganese. Turmeric’s active ingredient, Curcumin has shown to lower cholesterol by working in tandem with the liver to remove harmful cholesterol from the body. It has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. You can also use as a natural liver detoxifier and let keeping weight off by helping speed... up the metabolism. How to store - In an air-tight container keep roots in a cool dark dry place. You can freeze the roots then grate them when you need them. What to do with it? Steps to prepare them: first clean the rhizomes then in a saucepan of hot water boil for 45 minutes. Let cool then peel skin off. Dry one week or use oven method below. When dry grind either using mortar and pestle or a food processor. Oven dry: If you peel the turmeric and very thinly slice it, lay out on oven paper. Then put it in a very low heat oven (50C) let it roast for a few hours until it is crisp dry. Grind it up in a spice grinder. As a tea - Grate a little turmeric into a small sieve, put boiling water over it, let it sit for a few minutes and drink it as a tea. See more

16.01.2022 Peas in a pod! Have you ever tried fresh green peas?? I’m sure you’ve all had frozen or canned peas: they’re kinda mushy as soon as they’re thawed and unless you make pea soup, it’s downhill from there. Enter fresh peas: they come inside their pods just shuck to release them and cook them briefly in some butter or virgin olive oil, with a little garlic and chopped mint ahh heaven. Serve with mash and a chop or sausage. Or add to your pasta boscaiola ( replace the fro...zen peas with fresh ones). Careful though: you may never want to go back to frozen or canned peas #freshpeas #peasinapod #freshproduce #supportlocalfarmers #boxdivvy See more

15.01.2022 Av’ an Avocado. Or two. Did you know that avocadoes don’t ripen until they’re picked? It’s actually the harvesting (picking) action that triggers the ripening process. The Hass avocadoes have a rough skin but a creamy texture. As the Hass ripens, its skin goes from green to a dark purple. Before cutting, make sure they have plenty of ‘give’ when pressed: an unripe avocado is pretty tasteless. Why you ripen a Box Divvy Avocado.... Box Divvy Avocadoes will usually come to you hard as they have just been picked and not ‘gassed’ in order to ripen them. Most supermarket avocadoes are gassed with ethylene to get them ‘just right’ when they go onto the shelf. However, this will shorten its life: they tend to go brown within a few days of purchasing. Box Divvy avocadoes are left to ripen naturally. Whilst you might have to wait a little, they’ll then last a week. See more

14.01.2022 Zucchini Flowers from Charlie Vella Charlie’s Freemans Reach farm has traditionally produced zucchini flowers, the bulk of which are sold to restaurants but they’re not buying much these days. Just our luck! He’s selling them in a tray of 50, and we’re divvying them in serves of 6 flowers. They are great for stuffing with anything from ricotta, to fetta and basil, and then deep-fry them in some batter. They’re $4.76 per serve, which works out at 80c each. ... Almost certainly the cheapest zucchini flowers in Sydney! See more

13.01.2022 Kim and Laks Ung from Golden Fields in Wallacia are expecting a bumper crop of both green (also called: black) zucchini and grey (also called Lebanese) zucchini. There are not many grey zucchini growers and with low supply, they often sell over $6/Kg. In fact, in Harris Farm Online they’re currently $8.99 so anywhere below $4 is positively cheap! Lebanese zucchini are often stuffed with a mixture of rice, meat, dried fruit and herbs. They tend to stay firmer when baked ...in tomato sauce, whilst green zucchini tends to go a little soggy. They’re also sweeter and nuttier, whilst green zucchini is more neutral in flavour. At these prices, you can have both! See more

12.01.2022 Two apple varieties are named the healthiest in the world to help prevent cancer. According to a study by Edit Cowan university in WA, Pink Lady and Bravo are the 2 apple varieties among the 90 varieties studied with the highest polyphenol content. Polyphenol are natural compounds linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Importantly, 50% of the polyphenols are contained in the skin so give them a wash and eat them au naturel! No wonder our hub loves their Pink Lady's!

12.01.2022 Backyard Growers supplying Box Divvy One of our aims this year is to start neighbours growing and selling into their local Box Divvy Food Hub. Julie-ann in Farmborough Heights is one of our first home grower who will sell her wonderful limes, red chard, bay leaves and red chilli. (You may recall that from time to time, we’ve sourced parsley and mint from Said Bayeh in Ermington he started it all!) We hope that backyard growers will eventually contribute 10-20% of our food s...upply, which will bolster food security at a time of rapid climate change and possible future pandemics. The way to change things is to let communities run it. Backyard growers can apply to supply their produce to one or more hubs in a region by emailing us. Part of the requirements is to have their soil tested for the presence of heavy metals by the VegeSafe program. This began in September of 2013 at Macquarie University’s Open Day event, where free soil testing for was offered to attendees. Since then, they have analysed over 15,000 soil samples from 3,200 Australian homes. In order to keep the program running and accessible to all, the VegeSafe program, a not-for-profit, needs your support. We ask that you pay $40 to cover the costs of the soil analysis, time involved, data privacy security and laboratory consumables. Once you receive the certificate, we will refund you $20. You can email receipt along with a soil health report. To get your soil tested, please visit https://research.science.mq.edu.au/vege/how-to-participate/ #backyardgrowers #eatfresh #eatlocally #reducefoodmile #consumemindfully #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub See more

12.01.2022 Love to be a part of #boxdivvy but there is no hub in your area? Have 3 hours per week, a space to pack, and savvy with facebook? Join a community of hubsters m...aking a difference to the way communities access fresh produce! Send me a message for more information!

11.01.2022 Supermarkets under renewed scrutiny After generally good reviews of how the major supermarkets have conducted themselves during the COVID lockdown, things seem to be sliding a bit. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not into supermarket bashing but Colesworth need to lift their game a bit if they’re serious about competing with Box Divvy . Unfortunately, supermarkets have an unhealthy (financial) addiction to promoting unhealthy products. Therefore, the quickest way to lose weigh...t and eat healthier food isto avoid supermarkets altogether. It’ll save you calories, and it’ll save you money. That’s why Box Divvy is seriously committed to increasing our product range across most food categories meat, seafood, dairy and packaged food but won’t be selling sugary drinks and junk foods. **stand by as we get this set up, and we will let you know when we’re getting close to getting it happening. #eatfresh #eathealthy #livehealthy #supportlocal #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub See more

11.01.2022 Av’ an Avocado, or two........ How to speed up the ripening process Pop some unripe avocadoes into a paper bag with an apple or ripe banana (heavy breathers): these fruits give off natural ethylene. This can speed things up by a few days. Once ripened, the fruit can be refrigerated for two or three days.... Why are Box Divvy avocadoes smaller? How many of you have cut a large avocado, put half in the fridge only to find when you are ready to eat the other half it’s gone brown? With Box Divvy avocadoes you can eat the lot! If, however, you only using one half, leave the stone in the unused half, this helps prevent it going brown. See more

10.01.2022 Halloween Pumpkin Cob from Shepherds Artisan Bakehouse For 1 week only, Shepherds is bringing back their Halloween Pumpkin Cob. This 400g cob is fun to eat as is but even better fun when hollowed out and filled with a pumpkin dip It’s available this week only for just $4.94 (Shepherds sell it online for $6).... Ingredients: White flour, oil, salt, water, yeast, gluten, milk powder, sugar, cooked pumpkin, basil. #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub #shepherdsartisanbakehouse #halloween #spookyseason See more

09.01.2022 This really does just say it all! Thanks Box Divvy Chatswood Mann #eatlocal #eatfresh #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub

08.01.2022 Bananas: the Case for Coffs Great fruit choices galore this week, starting with bananas: the warmer weather is bringing on bigger crops and lower prices. After selling around $2.50 for most of winter and spring, they have now dropped to under $2. That alone is a good reason for going big this week. But here are a few other considerations: 95% of Box Divvy bananas are sourced mainly from the Coffs region from Scotts Head to Woolgoolga and some from northern NSW around M...urwillumbah. Transport from Coffs (530kms from Sydney) uses about 80% fewer food miles compared with Queensland bananas, most of which are grown in Innesfail, south of Cairns Because of the more humid climate in North Qld, the crop requires a fair amount of ag chemicals fungicides and pesticides mainly to maintain their good looks. That is important, as the major supermarkets only buy Qld bananas and cosmetics are considered more important than flavour and nutrition. By contrast, Coffs bananas use little or no chemicals at all. What’s more: because it’s a little cooler than Qld, it takes an extra 1-2 months to bring the fruit to maturity. That makes the Coffs bananas noticeably sweeter. That said, they may not always win a beauty contest! Lower input and transport cost plus Box Divvy’s low-cost model mean they are consistently 30-40% cheaper than supermarket bananas What’s more: bananas are remarkably healthy. They provide lots of energy, but still have a lower GI (Glycaemic Index) than sweet potatoes and pumpkin. That means blood sugar rises only gradually after eating a banana. They’re also full of vitamin B6 important for the manufacture of red blood cells as well as potassium (good for brain development and maintaining healthy blood pressure) and fibre (including pectin, which can help prevent colon cancer). Did we mention they’re fat-free and cholesterol-free? Little wonder that bananas are Australia’s number one selling fruit! #reducefoodmiles #unsupermarket #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub See more

08.01.2022 The importance of local Having worked with over 15 local growers from Wilberforce to Horsley Park and Leppington has made us appreciate the hard work they do, in sometimes challenging conditions. But they are important in other ways, especially for their local communities. Over the past 12 months, we or rather: you! have injected almost $1.3m into these local communities on Sydney’s fringe. And much of that money is spent again with other local businesses bakeries,... flower shops, car mechanics. According to some research, the multiplier effect of spending local can be as high as $3.50 for every dollar that goes into these communities. Of course, there are other compelling reasons for buying local: the produce is fresher, has a lower carbon footprint, is mostly chemical-free, and in line with our own seasons. And as we grow, we help them plan what they plant and how much. #reducefoodmiles #eastfresh #eatlocal #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub See more

07.01.2022 Thanks Box Divvy Cowan Fraser, the news is out! #boxdivvy #freshproduce #sustainableseafood #grassfedbeef #oberonlamb

07.01.2022 To show you how cheap the citrus is, here is a handy price comparison: Box Divvy citrus is between 32% and 65% cheaper than the majors and that includes some supermarket specials. #unsupermarket #savemoney #freshproduce #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellyn

06.01.2022 Variety is the spice of life and healthy guts Research suggests that people who eat at least 30 different plant-based foods each week have more varied gut bacteria, and ultimately a healthier gut microbiome as a result. Mixing up the plant foods we eat exposes the body to different mixes of dietary fibre and key nutrients, which in turn plays a key role in maximising the types and quality of bacteria in the gut. Thirty different plant-based foods per week sounds like a lot, but it’s actually not that hard when you consider it includes grains, seeds, fruit, vegetables, nuts, dried beans and legumes. And the low Box Divvy prices keep it affordable. #guthealth #eatplantbased #eathealthy #boxdivvy #rhodellewellynhub

03.01.2022 The importance of local Having worked with over 15 local growers from Wilberforce to Horsley Park and Leppington has made us appreciate the hard work they do, in sometimes challenging conditions. But they are important in other ways, especially for their local communities. Over the past 12 months, we or rather: you! have injected almost $1.3m into these local communities on Sydney’s fringe. And much of that money is spent again with other local businesses bakeries, flo...wer shops, car mechanics. According to some research, the multiplier effect of spending local can be as high as $3.50 for every dollar that goes into these communities. Of course, there are other compelling reasons for buying local: the produce is fresher, has a lower carbon footprint, is mostly chemical-free, and in line with our own seasons. And as we grow, we help them plan what they plant and how much #reducefoodmiles #unsupermarket #eatfresh #boxdivvy See more

03.01.2022 Great idea ! Thanks Box Divvy Kurri Kurri Merthyr. Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris anyone

03.01.2022 Red Cabbage All things Red If you’re looking for lycopene (LIKE-oh-peen), an antioxidant phytonutrient, and flavonoids called anthocyanins then you can’t go past Red Cabbage. Prostate Cancer Prevention They also have amazing health benefits being ‘power packed food’ and because they were picked less than 48 hours ago they hold they are very fresh. Research shows that the red in the chard help protect against prostate cancer which accounts for 30% of all new cancers in Austral...ian men. One in 5 men before they are 85 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (https://prostate-cancer.canceraustralia.gov.au/statistics). So gents, do eat foods rich in lycopene such as strawberries, raspberries, watermelons, ruby grapefruits, tomatoes and beetroots and The red cabbage is grown by Steve and Sam Grima in Horsley Park. The outer leaves are a beautiful green and red hue. The purple colouring in red cabbage provides a powerful source of Anthocyanins, and group of Flavonoids (or Antioxidants) that help fight cancer, maintains a healthy heart and reduces weight gain. Use red cabbage to make coleslaw, or bake it with Bonza apples, cinnamon and a splash of red wine. #redcabbage #foodforhealth #eatfresh #eatcolour #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub

02.01.2022 Box Divvy is not just about the freshest, cheapest fruit and vegetables, we have a whole range of other products. Today, spotlighting our new 700gm egg supplier the Jones Brothers Family Farm We’ve tested them and it’s all about flavour.. Jones Brothers have been farming for over 30 years in the Hawkesbury and now expanded their operations to Central West NSW. The Jones’s say; We believe that happy, healthy hens lay the best tasting and nutritionally superior eggs. O...ur secret blend of whole grains and more provides the lovely ladies with all the goodness they need to perfect the humble egg. These hens get to frolic, scratch, flap and explore the paddocks by day and at night they sleep in the comfort and safety of their chook house. In return they gladly provide us with exceptional quality eggs that we carefully sort to ensure only the finest makes it into this carton. Seems like a good deal? We think so! Our interest in farming is a passion that has been handed down to us, we hope to inspire in our children and in generations of egg farmers to come. #supportfamilies #supportfarmers #fresheggs #boxdivvy #rhodesllewellynhub See more