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25.01.2022 PRACTISE World: There is no way we can shut everything down in order to lower emissions, slow climate change and protect the environment. Mother Nature: Here’s a virus. Practise.... We don’t know who came up with this, but it sums up our predicament quite neatly. COVID- 19 has taken our eye off the climate ball, and whilst it may look like a pause so far, our winter and spring has been cooler and wetter than usual - it’s not going away. The millions of people in California, Washington and Oregon, whose lives and property are threatened this week by the most severe bushfire season on record, are being reminded that climate change will probably make COVID-19 look like a walk in the park. Still, the pandemic continues to cause significant harm to our health and living conditions so much so that in many countries, a second pandemic is forming: obesity and malnutrition. Lockdown conditions and working from home are making us bored out of our brains, and cooking and eating is one way to kill the boredom. However, because of the uncertain economic and financial outlook, we have less money for good food and we tend to resort to cheap processed and highly refined food with less nutrition. What was already trending strongly higher incidence of obesity, heart disease and diabetes type-2 is now accelerating. And to put insult to injury: obese people with health complications run a much greater risk of dying from COVID-19. With Box Divvy, our message is: look after your health and diet, despite distractions such as pandemics and climate change. And to help you stay on the straight and narrow, here are some incredibly healthy deals this week:

25.01.2022 Brussel Sprouts Yummy crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts. Love mine with a bit of garlic & cheese for flavour. Oh no, now that I have found this...... season has ended

24.01.2022 PRODUCE FOCUS - CELERIAC Steve and Sam Grima in Horsley Park will be picking loads of celeriac this week. This is one of the slowest-growing vegetable around, taking about 5 months to reach maturity. For the next few weeks, we reckon it will be the cheapest you will see, compared with almost double the price in Harris Farm. Celeriac has the characteristic celery flavour, but in a creamy format. Mashed with potato (50/50 ratio), it is both refreshing and creamy. Join me in Celeriac Splits this week! More on Celeriac ..... https://www.youthfoodmovement.org.au/5-awesome-easy-ways-e/

24.01.2022 Putting the squeeze on Garlic With an uncanny sense of timing, garlic supply from Spain and Mexico is starting to wane at a time when local garlic is ready for release to the market. Picked fresh from late September, it takes about 6 weeks to cure: flavours intensify and the skin becomes papery. The quality of the early release is excellent, but expect to pay a bit of a premium for a few weeks....

23.01.2022 How would you caption this photo? Me : Anyone for Mandarin? My 10yo : How to say ‘Hi’ in Mandarin..... Haven’t you seen the Meme mom?... Talking about Mandarins about another month to go before Australian season ends.

21.01.2022 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 are now under $2. Did you know: ... 95% of Box Divvy bananas are sourced mainly from the Coffs region from Scotts Head to Woolgoolga and some from northern NSW around Murwillumbah. 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 are 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!

21.01.2022 Bel’s Promo offer of the week Bel’s made another batch of Jalapiri this week, but may have gone slightly over board on the quantity so to clear the excess stock, she’s bottled several dozen of the larger 250ml bottle, but is selling them for the same price as the 150ml bottle. A puree of fresh jalapenos, lime, apple cider vinegar and Mexican inspired spices consistency is smooth and creamy, flavour is sweet yet sour.... Just add a little Jala-Piri to nachos, tacos, pizzas, enchiladas, fajitas, or make your own chilli con carne by just adding sauce to your pan whilst cooking. Divine with fish or chicken! In line with all Belicious products, Jalapiri contains no preservatives, binders, thickening agents or unnatural flavour enhancers. Vegan and Gluten free! Ingredients: Australian grown jalapenos, lime, coriander, coconut sugar, rock salt, apple cider vinegar, onion and garlic, herbs and spices.

21.01.2022 Looking for another way to roasting potatoes?

20.01.2022 Steady spring weather across most of the Eastern seaboard this week is producing good growing conditions. GOOD VALUE Pink Lady apples, berries and any citrus, especially blood oranges.... Berries - Great value Queensland berries, strawberries and blueberries are continuing their run for much longer than usual: by September, Caboolture and Bundaberg can get too hot for strawberries, but daytime temperatures in the mid-20’s forecast for at least the next week - are perfect for producing sweet strawberries with a good shelf-life. Mangoes are stubbornly refusing to come down in price, so we’re trying to be patient, we are giving it 2 weeks..... On the Vegetable Front, Charlie Vella in Freemans Reach still has plenty of large cauliflowers, celery, iceberg lettuce, kale, Wombok and silverbeet. Joining the party is Celeriac from Steve and Sam Grima in Horsley Park. Most other vegetables, from snowpeas and corn to zucchini and even Lebanese cucumber will be good to excellent value. NOT SO GOOD VALUE Red capsicums are expected to spike a little for the next few weeks. Finally, leeks have been creeping up in price but we’ve managed to source some local supply from Sam and Steve Grima in Horsley Park. They will have less white stalk than the ones we usually get but they end up being way better value. Welcome back Sugarsnap, albeit a little pricey. Bye Bye Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini Flowers, Parsnip and Rainbow Carrots.

19.01.2022 Weekly Market Update In vegetables: Wide-spread rain in the Sydney basin and beyond have knocked the supply of a fair few veggies and some prices are starting to move up, especially zucchini and broccoli but by and large there is still plenty of great value. The stand-outs this week: Basil: local growers have started picking and prices have dropped.... Tomatoes Roma, Field, cherry, you name it are still excellent value. Leafy greens from buk choi to coriander to English spinach is weathering the rain pretty well and are expected to remain amazing value. In fruit: Mango season is in transition between Darwin and Katherine in the NT, causing a drop in supply for the next week or so. In about a month from now, we’ll see plenty of mangoes from Bowen and Mareeba and prices may come down to under $1.50. Apples and pears are week-by-week propositions: this is probably the last week for Granny Smith and Packhams, so the cherries and stone fruit couldn’t have come too soon! Berries are still plentiful but keep in mind that strawberries are more fickle this time of year.... best eaten within 1-2 days of delivery as berries do not enjoy changes in temperature and humidity. Nectarines and Peaches are in. Most of the fruit is from Queensland and South Australia local peaches from Canoelands and Central Mangrove won’t start for another few weeks.

19.01.2022 SUPPLY UPDATE Good Value * Bananas... * Citrus Family - from Navel Oranges, Ruby Grapefruit, Blood oranges to Mandarins and Lemons * Pears - Josephine and Nashi * Herbs - Chives, Coriander and Flat Parsley * Baby Truss Tomatoes - great tasting too. * Legumes - from Snowpeas, Sugarsnap to Green Beans * Regular and Romanesco Cauliflower (check out recipe suggestion in previous post) * Cabbages - lots of choices here, from Round Red, Green or Savoy cabbages to Buk Choi and Wombok. * White Radish / Daikon / Korean Radish * Pumpkins - both Butternut and Jap * Washed Potatoes - from Nadines, Cocktail Nadines to Red Desiree * Onions are excellent value at the moment, $1.15/kg for brown and $1.66 for red onions (selling for $3 and $3.50 respectively in the supermarkets). We’re thinking caramelised onions over mashed potatoes, or French onion soup to ward off this cold front. ..... Not So Good Value * Field and Roma Tomatoes - after dropping in price earlier in the week, they have tightened again. * Kipfler Potatoes are not the best. * Basil herb what is happening here? ............. NOT GOOD VALUE * Cucumbers * Eggplants both over $9/kg

19.01.2022 Wow this Pickling method looks simple! I will have a go

14.01.2022 How interesting is this? Thank you Box Divvy Crows Nest for sharing.

13.01.2022 Did you know . that the world’s most efficient tomato producing country in the world is . the Netherlands? ... How is that possible, such a tiny country with pretty lousy weather? The answer: millions of acres of glasshouses That way, they can have 2 or 3 crops a year, rather than just one. Unsurprisingly, glasshouses are becoming more common in Australia as they can help insulate farmers from extreme weather that is likely to occur more frequently as a result of global warming .. so long as the glass is hail proof! Read on for some number crunching Yield per Hectare size per country .. https://www.freshplaza.com//tomato-yield-in-the-netherlan/

12.01.2022 Strawberries A must-have this week! The conditions in the main growing areas Caboolture, Bundaberg, Gympie and the Sunshine Coast are perfect: day-time temperatures in the mid-20’s, followed by cool nights to make sure they don’t ripen too quickly. That way, they maximise the amount of natural sugars they develop. By the way, the amount of land in Queensland dedicated to strawberry growing would more than cover the Sydney CBD!

12.01.2022 Thank you Box Divvy for partnering with Shepherd’s Artisan Bakehouse and bringing us our weekly supply, Box Divvy Rozelle Hub is a big fan! Our current hub favorites are the Fig and Raisin Loaf, Charcoal Bread and Crusty White Italian. Go on, give it a go you will not be disappointed.

11.01.2022 Gotta LOVE your Valencias Valencia oranges were created/hybridized in (get this) California, USA back in the 1800’s. OK, so not really in Valencia, Spain. The original grower called them Valencias in honour of the fact that Spain at the time was the centre of the citrus world. Nowadays most Valencias are grown in Florida and Australia! Most citrus matures over autumn and winter, but Valencias are the only citrus variety grown over summer. When they get a lot of sun, the...ir skin develops a green hue by way of sunscreen protection that makes them appear unripe but in fact, the greener they are, the more sun they’ve had and the sweeter they’ll be. Valencias have an unfair reputation as ‘juicing oranges’. The reason is that their juice keeps better than Navel juice which gets a little bitter over time. But the fact they produce better orange juice doesn’t mean they’re not great to eat as a hand orange! Look out for it on our Starter List

11.01.2022 New on the scene: Witlof aka Belgian Endive Have you ever tried Witlof also known as Belgian Endive? They are starved of sunlight during the growth cycle and remain white to light yellow (similar to good leek which has soil heaped against the stem during the growth cycle; the bit that sees no sunlight stays white and is actually the edible part of the leek). As the name suggests, Belgian endive is common in Europe where it is baked in a little garlic and white wine, sprin...kled with pancetta and cheese. After 20 minutes in the oven, finish them off under a hot grill. You can use bacon instead of pancetta, and try blue-vein cheese instead of regular cheese. You can also eat the leaves raw in a salad: they are slightly bitter and nutty, and go well with balsamic vinegar, pear and goats’ cheese or feta. Check out this link for more Witlof recipe ..... https://fruitsandveggies.org//top-10-ways-to-enjoy-belgia/

10.01.2022 Pink Lady and Bravo Apples The two varieties named as 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 two 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! See more

09.01.2022 GOOD VALUE THIS WEEK - Pink Lady Apples - Growers know that during peak berry season, demand for apples drops so for the next week or two, great offer on Pink Lady’s at pretty much the lowest price this season. - Strawberries - wonder if this will continue into next week ... - Blueberries - Pineapples - Passionfruit - Zucchini Flowers - Cauliflower - Red Capsicums - Sweet corn - Onions - Brushed Sebago Potatoes PRICES MOVING UP - Green Kiwi - Watermelon - Brussels Sprouts - Mushrooms and - Eggplant is still pricey SUPPLY UPDATE - Lebanese cucumber prices are starting to drop as picking will start in two weeks - KP Mangoes, for the next 3 months or so, supply is coming from farms south of Darwin, before moving to Katherine. For the next few weeks, supply is only about 15% of the expected peak in late October, so that price will drop by half by next month. North Queensland growing areas like Bowen and Mareeba don’t start until late November. - Fresh pea pods are taking a break. - Papaya is taking a break for supply to catch up.

09.01.2022 Everyday you learn something new

09.01.2022 Work to live, or live to work? That is the question. - Anon What a pleasant surprise whilst having my coffee this morning and reading the Sydney Morning Herald, to see a Box Divvy hub family, Michelle and David in the Good Weekend Mag under the above title. Giving us pause for thought about work / life balance. How exciting a new chapter unfolding for your family

09.01.2022 On the Vegetable front The re-stocking of providores and the hospitality sector is causing some market disruption, with some produce lines tightening up but others remaining cheap as chips (and no: potatoes are not amongst them). We’re also on the cusp of seasonal changes that are impacting on typical winter lines. Beans and corn are still reasonably priced, but local snowpeas and sugarsnap have finished: they don’t like the warmer weather, so the only supply is now out of... VIC and SA. Expect to pay well over $10 a Kg. Brassicas from cauliflower to broccoli and kale have tightened up a little but are still good value. Lettuces and leafy greens including herbs - are cheap, but capsicums will remain problematic for a few more weeks. Tomatoes are good value and this week, Kim and Laks are producing punnets of heirloom cherry tomatoes: Black Russian, Zebra, Teardrop and other heirloom varieties in a 200g punnet for around $2.50. One vegetable that loves warmer weather, and responds quickly to changes in temperature, is Lebanese cucumber. Supply is plentiful, so the Ung family from Wallacia will bring all hands on deck this week to pick your cucumbers and at $2.90 a Kg, we expect to sell masses of them.

08.01.2022 So no need for labels either https://wellnourished.com.au/

07.01.2022 Timely reminder as we head into the crazy season to always take care when driving or as a pedestrian especially with children in tow. This happened 40mins ago on corner of Evans and Brent Streets about 10 meters from our Box Divvy pickup point...... thankfully not a Wed! And sooo thankful no one was seriously hurt.

06.01.2022 How many edible plants are there in the world? It's time to expand your nutritional knowledge! An expert in edible foods says we might be missing out on some di...fferent fruit and veg - and it could be better for us than some of what we're currently eating. Would you swap out cabbage for cassava leaves? See more

06.01.2022 Fruit Update Strawberries - produce-wise Australia is the lucky country; different regions produce fruit at different times of the year. So now that Queensland strawberries have finished, Victoria mainly from Dandenong ranges and Monbulk is ramping up supply. Excellent fruit @ $2.50 a punnet. Afourer Seedless Mandarins - So whilst summer fruit is in full swing, there’s still plenty of Afourer mandarins @ $2 a Kg. The season may finish any week though, so get some whilst... you can. Mangoes - Darwin mangoes have nearly finished and the season is shifting to Katherine (NT). There’s a bit of a drop in supply and prices will be a little higher for a few weeks until Queensland joins the party, with fruit from Bowen and Mareeba. In other fruit (refer Stone Fruit in my last post) Banana prices tumbling down. All citrus except limes is still in good supply, so if you want to conserve some more lemons, now is the time. Apples and pears are still fine, but will soon be displaced by stone fruit (but we may keep Pink Lady apples on for a little while longer) Kiwi, pineapple and rockmelon are still good value, but watermelon (despite a price drop), limes and passionfruit are still expensive.

04.01.2022 - Got Oranges (from Splits this week) Now all I need is some Chocs, some for baking and some for when not baking

04.01.2022 Weekly Market Update GOOD VALUE * Pink Lady Apples ... * Pears - Packham or Nashi * Navel Oranges * Blood orange glut conditions as exports are suffering due to Covid-19. * Vegetables - Most vegetables are excellent value: Beans, SnowPeas, Zucchini, Broccolini, Potatoes (including sweet potatoes), iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes (except Roma), Pumpkin and any leafy green and herbs (in particular Coriander and Basil) are positively cheap. Worth a try is Zucchini Flowers now down to $3.57per tray. NOT SO GOOD VALUE * Kiwi fruit and * Corella Pears supply coming to an end. * Mushrooms and * Cucumbers expensive until the weather warms. ENDING Witlof (sorry, not a lot of interest), Romanesco Cauliflower and Sugarsnap, both in short supply Josephine Pears season ended. LOOK OUT * Strawberries - have been as cheap as they’ll get this season. We expect prices to gradually drift to $2.50/punnet. * Kensington Pride Mangoes - will be the next to watch. The word from Darwin: the crop is looking good. Expect prices to drop in the next few weeks. * Broad Beans - Farmer Paul Calleja from Warragamba has started picking his new season broad beans: when they are this young, you simply pop them out of the pod and into your mouth. You don’t really need to remove the skin. Cook them in some butter, garlic and bacon or toss them in a couscous salad.

04.01.2022 Where did the Man go? So most fruit varieties are in ample supply, except... Mangoes. For the second week in a row, Mangoes are relatively scarce: Darwin growers have blown their tops, whilst Katherine growers are only just waking up. The chart below is produced by the Australian Mango Growers Association, and represent weekly supply to the market. We’re in a lull right now, so expect to pay between $2.50 and $3 a Mango this week. If the forecast increase in supply from Katherine, as well as Bowen in North Qld is correct, you can expect prices to drop under $2 in a matter of weeks.

02.01.2022 Apples & Pears Update The apple season is starting to run out of steam and it’s at this tail-end of the season that last year’s drought and bushfires will be felt most acutely. Most growers have nothing left to pick, and only dribs and drabs left in the apple crates for packing. This reduced supply will see prices going up, so expect to pay between $4/kg and $5/kg over the coming few months until the start of the stone fruit season. However, we did manage to f...ind some good value Granny Smith apples. In contrast to apples, the pear season is showing no sign of slowing down if you have not tried Nashi Pears, now is the time - both Nashi and Packham pears are currently great value!

01.01.2022 Stone Fruit Update The start of the stone fruit season is one of the highlights in the fruit season: soon we’ll have apricots, cherries, plums but we’re starting with peaches and nectarines. They have actually been around on the market for 3 or 4 weeks, but they’re only now starting to taste really good. The fruit has a mixed source: most is still from Queensland but there are some early peaches from Maroota in the Hawkesbury. And because we have waited a few weeks, supply is up and we expect the fruit to sell for under $7 a Kg. However, the peaches and nectarines could be either white or yellow, or a mix: supply is not yet reliable enough to specify a colour.

01.01.2022 Zucchini Flowers Anyone? Farmer Charlie and his grand-daughter Charlie still have more zucchini flowers than they know what to sensibly do with them. Charlie will be packing them 6-to-a-punnet. He really wants you to try them out and is offering them at $3.40 a punnet. Box Divvy let’s help the Charlies’ out, join me in Splits this week. Am keen to try out this recipe, love that it is baked:-... https://www.italianfoodforever.com//v1/creations/1092/print For more stuffed Zucchini Flower Recipes ....... https://www.italianfoodforever.com//baked-ricotta-stuffed/