Box Divvy ACT - Amaroo - Katherine

20/09/2024

Lucky, lucky, lucky......I know you all think so too.

How fortunate are we to have an ever expanding range?!

Not really a question. 😁

20/09/2024

NEW to Box Divvy are Grants of Australia Bamboo Toothbrushes PLUS a flavourless Toothpaste in addition to our current options.

𝟭𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥

🦷 The handles are made from 100% biodegradable and environmentally sustainable bamboo. The bare bamboo handle can be composted and will safely return to the soil.

🦷 The bristles aren’t compostable but can be recycled (check with your local recycling facility).

🦷 Each toothbrush is individually sealed in a paper wrapper that can be composted and the boxes can be recycled.

🦷🦷 CERTIFIED VEGAN, ECO-FRIENDLY, BPA FREE 🦷🦷

06/09/2024

Love the Shepherd's Artisan Bakehouse like we do?

But also want to buy 2 varieties?

But also wouldn't get through two loaves?

Well, never fear!

You can now find select HALF LOAVES of the delicious bread on Box Divvy Marketplace; so go ahead and buy the two varieties.

Simples!

🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞

06/09/2024

Why do the big 2 supermarkets consistently match each other's high prices? Because they can. But we, the consumer, have the power to choose an alternative. One where we get a better deal and where growers are given a fair price for their produce. A price that ensures our food supply is sustainable.

If you want to stop lining the pockets of big corporations pay less and get fresher produce, check out your local Box Divvy hub here. https://www.boxdivvy.com/join-a-food-hub

Prices as at 6th September.

06/09/2024

I wondered what my weekly shop would cost at Woolies. DID NOT EXPECT THIS!

Box Divvy $25.69
Woolworths $62.99

It was just a small shop as I have plenty of fresh food leftover from last week.

*Prices taken from Woolworths Android App 5/9/24

This also doesn't take into account all the extras you get through Box Divvy!

24/08/2024

16/07/2024

Hard to believe it’s packing day again. 👍

13/06/2024

10/06/2024

Love all this fresh produce from BoxDivvy.

10/06/2024

I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again! I love how we're provided with information about the real people behind the fresh fruit and veg that we buy each week. This week we've been introduced to a new cucumber grower, to help boost the supply from our existing supplier.
Basil grew up in Iraq and was a practising architect there – but in Australia, it’s difficult to get his qualifications recognised, so he started growing vegetables. And he hasn’t looked back! He's set up polytunnels on his property so he’s more resilient against adverse weather conditions. Box Divvy tried his cucumbers this week - the verdict? “Unbelievably sweet”. Box Divvy, spreading the love between farmers.

10/06/2024

Another couple of comparative pieces.

10/06/2024

Popped into Harris Farm today to check it out. Lots of products on offer but I was surprised at the prices of produce and meats.

Check out the comparison.

10/06/2024

Love this idea!!

I just saw this "lazy hack" for baking pumpkin ready to use in your choice of soup for winter and thought it's too good not to share! This is a great hack for anyone, but particularly people who live with arthritis or similar issues. All you need to do is this:

- Place the whole pumpkin on a lined baking tray in a moderate oven for up to an hour
- Check after approximately 45mins
- Bake until the skin starts blistering and juices start leaking
- Leave to cool completely
- Slice like a cake, discard seeds and peel the skin off

Minimal effort, maximum flavour!

Your pumpkin is now ready to use in your favourite winter soup recipes. You could even brush the slices with some oil/honey/maple syrup, bake again briefly to get some caramelisation happening, before then adding to your soup.

10/05/2024

In Canberra the Senate Committee released their report on Supermarket Pricing.
At the Breakfast show with Stephen Cenatiempo on 2Cc Canberra radio Tuesday 7th May 2024, the topic was raised: Where can the community pay fairly for farmers hard work, see what they get paid and yet as a consumer still get good value?
Stephen introduces grass-roots organisation Box Divvy and chats with co-founder Jayne Travers-Drapes about price transparency.

Listen to the interview here:

At the Breakfast show with Stephen Centatiempo on 2Cc Canberra radioTuesday 7th May 2024, the topic was raised: Where can the community pay fairly for farmer...

10/05/2024

A delicious fruit platter; all compliments to box divvy.

12/04/2024

Looks incredible

Love seeing what Box Divvy members do with their produce 💞

Platter anyone!?!

😍 Looks awesome Charlie!

12/04/2024

📊 Market update

Growing conditions across the eastern seaboard over the next few months look promising: warm and dry conditions over May leading to a relatively warm winter with somewhat above average rainfall. Winter is our dry season – so this is not a bad thing.

However (there’s always an IF and a BUT), planting was delayed in many growing regions due to soggy conditions over the past month, and the effect will be felt well into June for crops like cauliflowers, broccoli, tomatoes, capsicum and cucumbers.

🍎Fruit
New season Pink Lady apples from Qld east superbly: they are our pick-of-the-apples, along with Galas for their value. Shaholli is forecasting a good pear season, with prices moderating over the coming month – but they are good value already.
🍍In Tropicals, pineapple – most likely topless this week – is cheap, whilst good-sized pomegranates and ruby grapefruit offer excellent value. Unfortunately last week’s early flush of imperial mandarins turned out to be a bit of a flash-in-the-pan, with supply tightening up again – but lemons are cheap 🍋👍🏼
Figs and plums make up the rear guard, but both are approaching the end of the season – so get some whilst you still can!
New season Aussie kiwis have dropped in price (but they are still well above their seasonal average). Rockmelons are still good value, but watermelon prices are rising

🥦Vegetables
Wombok for $1.70Prices are volatile across the board in vegetables, with big price drops for avocados (cheap at under $1 each), broccolini (featured in Moussa’s video), Brussels Sprouts, some herbs and Asian greens (courtesy of emergency supply from Victorian growers – as many locals are still cleaning up), celery and iceberg lettuce from Manuel Xerri, butternut pumpkin and some chillies 🌶️✨
George Portelli is taking a break with his cabbages, so we’re now relying on limited supply from Victoria which is pushing prices up to almost $10 a pop. Instead, George is picking loads of baby wombok which can be yours for just $1.70 a head. These crisp young wombok are great when eaten raw in a salad, or quickly stir-fried with some garlic, ginger, chillies and soy or Teriyaki sauce.
🥬Other good value vegetables include Cos lettuce and daikon – mild, white radish also grown by George Portelli – Lebanese cucumber, ginger, celery and Iceberg lettuce from Xerri Bros, brushed Sebagos and butternut pumpkin.
New season parsnip is now available – around $7-8 a kilo.

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

Amazing fresh produce.

23/03/2024

🍋 Lemons are only 61c each at Box Divvy this week (Coles and Woolies are $1.50/$1.56 each).
💲 Passionfruit is also cheaper at Box Divvy than it is at Coles, (and currently unavailable at Woolies).
Grab a couple of each, throw in some other pantry staples, and you can whip up one of these delicious lemon curd mascarpone tarts like I did today 😋 Actually, after trimming the edges there was enough pastry to make a second (mini) version too!

23/03/2024

23/03/2024

Snives Hives has been awarded Champion Commercial Honey at the Royal Easter Show - National Honey Competition.

We’re very proud and will be letting the bees know how well they did!

16/03/2024

He loves box divvy fruit as much as we do.

06/03/2024

We had never heard of the Kiwi Berry before seeing them on marketplace last week. Had to try them and very glad we did.

About the size of a large grape, smooth skin and tastes just like a kiwi fruit.

Delicious.

06/03/2024

We try to minimise waste as well as looking for ways to reduce chemicals at home. So here’s a tip for using lemons…

For tea stained cups.
1. Sprinkle a tea spoon of baking soda into cup.
2. Take half a lemon and start rubbing the inside off the cup.
3. The citric acid mixes with the soda and starts removing the stain.
4. Rinse with water. Stain removed.

Photos before are my favourite mug from the weekend.

Another idea for your used lemon (before you throw it out) is to put in in the top shelf of the dishwasher. Put the dishwasher through a load and it Leaves a nice lemon scent.