Box Divvy Moss Vale 2 - Darraby

23/10/2025

Hi, I'm Alice – the new Hubster for the Moss Vale Hub!

I’m excited to take over and continue the great work happening here every Tuesday. A big thank you to Madeline for running this wonderful Hub.
Whether you’re already a member or just discovering Box Divvy, I’d love for you to be part of our local food co-op!

Join the Moss Vale Hub here:
👉 https://app.boxdivvy.com.au/register/hub/402

What’s Box Divvy all about?
It’s a community food co-op that helps cut your food bill without compromising on quality, freshness, or variety - and with less packaging and fewer food miles. We also make sure our farmers and suppliers are paid fairly.

Want to learn more?
📌 https://www.boxdivvy.com/join-a-food-hub
📌 https://www.boxdivvy.com/how

We’re up to 30% cheaper on produce compared to online supermarkets - and yes, you’ll taste the difference.

Follow this page for updates, seasonal highlights, and recipe inspo - and feel free to message me with any questions!

Looking forward to getting to know you - see you at the Hub! 💚
-Alice

Box Divvy connects your community with farmers and food producers to provide market-fresh, locally and Australian-grown, seasonal fruit, vegetables and groceries helping you cook and eat better for less.

30/07/2025

These Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookies are favourite in our household. We used the Honest to Goodness chocolate chips and other pantry staples, which we purchased from Box Divvy. Made double the batch and stored some cookie dough in the freezer for later. Yum!

30/07/2025

Roasted sweet potato, BBQ corn and broccolini are delicious sides to a steak. Local farmers supplying our veggies through our Box Divvy box from yesterday. 🥦🍠🌽

26/07/2025

Hunter Valley Free Range Eggs
Now that Australia has been declared free from bird flu, egg prices have been slowly coming down. Perhaps too slowly, because there’s a big overhang on the market – and they must be sold. So Hunter Valley Eggs have agreed to a one-week price drop to $6.92 a dozen. That’s 17% off. What’s more: they will be jumbo 800g eggs, so you better scramble. This week only.
And remember: Hunter Valley Eggs has one of the lowest stocking densities in the industry: just 950 hens per hectare.

11/06/2025

Fresh garlic! 🤩
Here is some information regardinging how to use it.

“Fresh garlic is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many ways. You can crush it, slice it, mince it, or even roast it whole for a different flavor profile. It's a staple in many cuisines and adds depth to a wide range of dishes, from soups and sauces to stir-fries and even roasted vegetables.
Here's a breakdown of how to use fresh garlic:
Crushing:
Place a garlic clove on a cutting board and use the flat side of a knife to crush it. This releases the garlic's flavor and is a good method for dishes where you want a subtle garlic presence, like marinades or stews.
Slicing:
Peel the garlic clove and slice it thinly. Slices can be added to sautéed vegetables, pasta sauces, or even used as a garnish.
Minced:
After peeling, mince the garlic cloves finely. Minced garlic is a great addition to many dishes, including sauces, stir-fries, and even salad dressings.
Roasting:
You can roast garlic cloves whole in the oven for a sweet and mellow flavor. Roast the garlic until it's tender and then spread it on bread or use it as a topping for other dishes.

27/04/2025

Here’s something else to pack into their lunch box: organic Brown Rice Crackers from Honest to Goodness. Available in Original and Sweet Chilli, they are super high in fibre, but super low in price: $3.85 in the shops, but only $1.85 at Box Divvy. That’s less than half price.

27/04/2025

Kids back to school, but whaddya pack in their lunch box this week? Lebanese cucumbers, that’s what. Yes, we know, they’ve been pricey – but they’ve pulled back big time. How much? How about $2.75 a kilo? Last time we checked, that was 60% cheaper than Colesworth. Cool Cucumbers!

27/04/2025

Wow, this is an unusually late flush of raspberries! Did you know they’re a nutritional powerhouse? High in fibre, potassium, manganese, even omega-3. Ok, yes we get it: they’re delicious. And $2.75 a punnet. Or $29 for a whole tray. Raspberry jam!
raspberries

22/03/2025

New at Box Divvy: MSC-certified Canned Seafood

Tuna

Tuna is a good source of high-quality lean protein, essential for building and repairing tissues. Tuna contains a good level of Omega-3 healthy fatty acids which reduces inflammation, improved brain function, and a lower risk of heart disease. It contains essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D & B12, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and iodine, which are all essential for healthy bones and the immune system.

Safcol tunaSafcol’s Responsibly Fished Tuna in Springwater 185g (Skipjack species, caught using FAD-Free methods, canned in Thailand, MSC-Certified traceable supply chain)
Safcol’s Responsibly Fished Tuna in Oil Italian Style 185g (Skipjack species, caught using FAD-Free methods, canned in Thailand, MSC-Certified traceable supply chain)
east coast tunaEast Coast Australian line caught tuna in olive oil 95g (Albacore species, caught using long-line method in Australian waters, canned in Thailand, MSC-certified traceable supply chain)
East Coast Australian line caught tuna in springwater 95g (Albacore species, caught using long-line method in Australian waters, canned in Thailand, MSC certified traceable supply chain)

Salmon

Salmon is an excellent source of high-quality protein, essential for muscle repair and growth, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health by reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of heart disease. These fatty acids also support brain function, improving cognitive health and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, salmon is packed with vitamins such as B12, D, and B6, which are vital for energy production, bone health, and maintaining a healthy immune system. Its selenium content further supports thyroid function and protects cells from oxidative damage, contributing to overall well-being.

Safcol salmonSafcol’s Premium Salmon Skinless and Boneless in Springwater 200g (wild caught in North America, canned in Thailand)

Delicatessen & Tapas Range

Safcol’s Brisling sardines in oil 110g (wild caught and canned in Poland)
Safcol’s Smoked mussels in oil 85g
Safcol’s Smoked oysters in oil 85g
Safcol’s Squid in oil 111g

19/03/2025

What makes a good stock? Bones, vegetables and …time. Put a leftover chicken carcass in a large pan of water, add roughly chopped onion, garlic, carrots and celery, season to taste, and simmer for oh, at least 5 hours and ideally 8 hours. But who has the time these days?

Which is why most people use stock cubes or prepacked liquid stock.
There are just a few issues with supermarket stock:
Have you ever checked out the ingredient list on a pack of stock cubes? Take Massell Chicken Stock, one of the most popular brands – it ain’t pretty:
Sea Salt. So far, so good.
Rice Flour: uh?
Dextrose: a sugar derived (usually) from corn, and if you want to spot Ultra Processed Foods, dextrose is a dead give-away
Cane Sugar. Really? Isn’t it sweet enough from the dextrose?
Yeast Extract. A common flavouring – considered safe (but not an ingredient common in most domestic kitchens)
Natural Vegetable Flavours. Who knows…
Dehydrated Vegetables (Celery, Carrot, Parsley)
Potassium Chloride: this is used as a sodium (salt) substitute, but has a bitter taste
Vegetable Oil: most likely palm oil.
Turmeric Ground Madras: to give it a golden/yellow colour.
But where’s the chicken?? Clearly, even the Massel stock cube is an UPF, made from mostly industrial ingredients, best avoided if you had access to something better. Such as…
Campbell’s Real Stock? Really, it tastes like…nothing, even though it’s largely made from chicken, vegetables and water. And a ton of salt. The Guardian Taste Panel agrees: they gave Campbell’s a score of 3 out of 10, well behind Massel at 7.
Urban forager founder It’s a pity they didn’t include The Natural Stock Co from Urban Forager in the test: their stock concentrates have real flavour, are made entirely from food, and are great value.

Like so many small food businesses, Lou Courteen started selling her home-made chutneys at local farmers markets in WA. In 2017, she started making stock concentrates in a small factory in Fremantle, got listed in some national supermarkets and is eyeing export opportunities.

The 160g jars make 6.5L of stock and come in 4 flavours: beef, chicken, vegetable and mushroom. We’re introducing the product at $8.50 a jar this week (regular price: $9.50). That works out at $1.31 per litre. By comparison, the Massel cubes work out at 80c per litre, and Campbell’s Real Stock at $4.50. (A few Natural Stock Co flavours sell in Coles for $10.95).
You can find the new stock in Pantry under Meal Preparation ➡️ Soup Stock and Gravy

With autumn not that far away, stock and soup are going to be important – so this launch is timely.

03/02/2025

A cup of deliciousness! Dirty Chai made with organic chai powder and Wonder Coffee Roasters Sunrise Blend, both purchased in my Box Divvy order!
So many pantry items to choose from that is continuing to expand. ⭐️

01/02/2025

I’m excited to announce Box Divvy has a new Asian product range, which will be expanding over the next three weeks with over 40-50 new Asian products – from sauces to noodles and condiments.
They are kicking it off this week with a distinctly Thai-themed range:
* Mae Ploy produces a range of Thai curry pastes: green, red, Penang and Massaman. These are authentic curry pastes that you would expect in a good Thai restaurant – and now available to the home cook. And at a fraction of the cost of a restaurant meal: the 400g tubs contain 8 serves of 50g each. (You don’t want to use more because they are spicy, so dilute with a can of coconut cream). The Box Divvy price for the 400g tub is $4.11, one of the lowest prices in Sydney. (Most shops sell these around $5 or more). That works out at 51c per meal, or 13c per serve. Just add protein or vegetables, some fresh coriander and bingo!

Other products launched this week:
* Rice noodles, including Pad Thai noodles and thin vermicelli for stir-fries, soups and salads.
* Kara Coconut Cream: unlike the H2G organic coconut cream, the Kara contains an emulsifier which prevents the cream and liquid from separating. It’s also almost a dollar cheaper.
* Maesri Sweet Chilli Sauce for well, anything really…
* Several sauces that can be used either as a dip or noodle sauce:
* Sukiyaki is perfect for hotpots or as a dip with vegetables, meat and seafood
* Spring roll sauce is great over…spring rolls. (The rice paper to make your own spring rolls is currently out-of-stock at the supplier, but we expect to have it listed by the end of this month.
* Pad Thai sauce for making the perfect …Pad Thai.
You will find the new Asian range in Marketplace under International Foods ➡️ Asian.

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