Box Divvy East Ryde - Blue Gum

04/07/2024

If I may say, I nailed the crispy skin on the barramundi tonight 👊

And if you are not a fan of brussels sprouts I challenge you to try these crispy roasted brussels sprouts with chilli caramel and peanuts. They are so deliciously addictive!

A delicious birthday dinner for an all-round great husband, dad and family man and of course my right-hand man on divvy days! Happy birthday Ed!
*recipe in comments 👇

03/07/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆!

Afghan bread with a little parsley, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil.

"𝘋𝘌𝘓𝘐𝘊𝘐𝘖𝘜𝘚 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 - 𝘪𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨! 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥! 𝘞𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵!" Shared by hub member Kasia

03/07/2024

Our new bakery item, the famous Afghan wood-fired flatbread from the Kabul Star Bakery has been a big hit this week. Baked fresh daily and still warm when they're delivered at the hub.

We enjoyed ours tonight warmed, and it was perfect to scoop up a tasty Indian dahl.

How did you enjoy yours?

03/07/2024

You bet our produce is🍃fresh at Box Divvy.

Picked 24-48 hours before delivery to our food hubs!

02/07/2024

At $4.58 for a pack of 2 loaves the Afghan bread from Kabul Star Bakery is seriously great value and it sounds like Asad has been run off his feet with order volumes exceeding expectations. Looking forward to trying this delicious bread!

Thanks Box Divvy St Ives - Torokina

For those of us who purchased some Afghan blanket/wood-fired flatbreads 🤪 these are my beautiful Afghan neighbour’s comments for us…

“Afghan breads are generally absolutely delicious 😋

When I do get them, I cut them into square pieces put them back in its plastic bag and straight into the freezer. You can toast them frozen or thaw them first, they are then as good as gold.

They are amazing toasted with butter or avocados, cheeses and of course with all your soups, stews, dips and kebabs and also toasted on your cheese platter. Enjoy ☺️”

Thanks Roshana Mangal⁩ truly appreciate your input 🙏🏻

02/07/2024

Did you know that Box Divvy stocks a range of quality herbs and spices packed here in Australia by Belicious Foods? And when I say 'quality' I really mean it! Some of my favourites include cinnamon, cumin, paprika and thyme.

01/07/2024

I'm a firm believer that good food is the best medicine!

I shared this Fix-Me-Up Soup some time ago and it does just the trick when you need a little pick me up. It is filled with so much 🍃green goodness - leek, onion, garlic, potato, broccoli, green peas, baby spinach, basil and mint. Served topped with a little Greek yoghurt and a sprinkle of Belicious Dukkah.
*recipe link in comments

01/07/2024

With one of our kids away and another unwell, our 🍏🍎apple consumption has slowed. Problem fixed with a batch of delicious warm apple muffins and a pot of stewed apples to top yoghurt and the morning porridge. I like to use a mix of Granny Smith apples and red apples for a variety of textures and flavours.

Most apples – including Pink Lady – are good value now, but our Divvy Pick is still the Granny Smith at $3.26 a kilo.

30/06/2024

With over 260 Hubs across NSW and the ACT, Box Divvy is the smart way to shop. Thanks Box Divvy East Maitland - High for showcasing the amazing benefits of being a Box Divvy member!

We have one spot in the East Ryde Blue Gum Friday Hub if you would like to unsupermarket with us.

Register before 9pm tonight and you'll be included in our next order. Here's the link to register https://app.boxdivvy.com.au/register/hub/108

Did to know as a Hub Member you get access to over 730+ choices?

🍞55 BAKERY OPTIONS
Sourdough bread, brioche, buns, bagels muesli, peanut bars…
❄️214 CHILLED items
Meat, seafood, deli meats, dips, olives, cheeses, sauces, pâtés, milk, yoghurt, butter, cream, salmon, prawns, lobsters, oysters…
🍎120+ SEASONAL FRUITS & VEG 🥦
Yes, the usual apples, broccolli and potatoes... but also fresh coconut, persimmons, pomegranates, turnips, celeriac, daikon, fennel…
🫙344 PANTRY items…
🍳FREE RANGE EGGS

🤳Click Thursday to Sunday,
Collect from our East Maitland Hub on Tuesdays
📦✨🍎🥦🍞🫙🍳

To shop:
https://app.boxdivvy.com.au/register/hub/365

29/06/2024

For some time now I've wanted to try the Beerenberg Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Goulash. It's very popular with Hub members so I had to get myself a jar.

My ❄Chilled order arrived nice and early this morning with the all-important beef chuck steak. Into the slow cooker it went along with green capsicum, brown onion, celery, carrot, tinned tomatoes, potatoes and a jar of Beerenberg Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Goulash. I served it with mashed potatoes, brown rice, crusty bread and a peppery rocket salad. The meat was fall apart tender and the flavours packed into the Beerenberg meal base are simply delicious. It's a definite winner warmer!

28/06/2024

Recently, I had the pleasure of watching a video of the 'Behind the Scenes' at the Box Divvy Warehouse. Wow, so much activity takes place before the truck delivers the order to my garage space.

We were introduced to a couple of the key warehouse management team including Mohammad who is the Warehouse Manager. Mohammad explained the workings of the warehouse and how it all comes together each day. He spoke with so much sincerity and gratitude, and in his words: "𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑗𝑜𝑏 𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ."

Box Divvy has supported Mohammad and his family who recently became Australian citizens. I feel very proud to be a part of this wonderful social enterprise business.

28/06/2024

📣𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 - 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱

I love that Box Divvy supports local independent businesses like the Kabul Star Bakery.

Baked by Asad and his family, they fled the Taliban in 2010 and set up shop in Auburn. His father and grand-father before him were bakers, and he is continuing the 40-year family tradition.

Also known as snowshoe bread (on account of their shape) these flatbreads are baked in a wood-fired stone oven - hence the slight charring.

Some have described this bread as a hybrid between Turkish bread and Indian naan, but this description does not do it justice. It's soft, somewhat fluffy, definitely rustic, moreish, incredibly versatile, and despite the simple ingredients, they seem to stay fresh for 3-4 days. You can crisp them up in the oven, heat them in the microwave for a softer result, or even toast them.

You can cover them with cheese and toast them under a hot grill. Eat them with falafel or lamb kofta, some hummos and tabouleh; turn them into a hamburger with Handler’s meat patties. Or eat them with your favourite curry (as in: Belicious Afghan Lamb curry). The Afghans themselves use them to mop up any leftover sauce and rice from their plate, like a pre-rinse.

Above all, they are so delicious, you can't stop eating them. Ingredients: wheat flour, wholemeal flour, salt, yeast, water.

You’ll find them under Bakery ➡️ Bread ➡️ Wraps & Flatbread. Two loaves per pack for a combined weight of around 760g. Baked and delivered fresh daily.

28/06/2024

𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗮'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
Coldsnap! Sydney had its coldest morning so far this year, and local veggies are slowing down. Just as well we’re seeing more action coming out of Queensland…

🍊🍉𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁🍐🍋

Predictably, banana prices will go back up this week – but less so than expected, so they should stay below the $4 a kilo level. Other tropicals like passionfruit are still cheap, and we’re celebrating International Pineapple Day with a special price of $2.76.

Pink Lady prices are slowly drifting lower, but Granny Smith remains the best value apple. Pears are a little tighter, except for Nashi pears. In melons, watermelon and honeydew melons are best value.

Mandarin supply seems to be picking up, and prices are moderating. Other citrus – from lemons to Cara Cara – is cheap.

Not much movement in berries: they’re good, but still a little pricey.

🥦🥑𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀🍆🥒
A mixed bag, with some popular vegetables – broccoli and zucchini in particular – tightening, but others getting cheaper (Brussels sprouts, beans, capsicum and tomatoes).

Corn is back - not cheap, but prices are expected to fall over the next month.

Leafy greens remain good value, despite the current cold snap. Simon says weak demand is keeping prices in check, with providores and restaurants staying on the sidelines due to the tight economic climate.

In potatoes, Sebagos and Kestrel (or King Edward) are good value – and green capsicums are downright cheap. This also goes for red capsicum: when you leave the green ones on the vine, they will turn red in a few weeks’ time – so we are expecting reds to following suit by mid-July. (Famous last words…?).

Many local vegetables – from kale and wombok (Portelli) to celery and Iceberg (Xerri) – remain very affordable.

27/06/2024

When sickness starts to creep into the house everybody knows homemade chicken soup is the best soup for a cold!

It's easy on the tummy and full of immune boosting antioxidants and nutrition from carrots, celery, onion and garlic. And of course, homemade stock is the way to go, fresh and delicious!

To make vegetable stock I keep a ziplock bag in the freezer to pop in my veggie scraps and then it's ready to make the stock.

26/06/2024

Great tip here from Box Divvy The Oaks - Caley!

How good do these 🍃Box Divvy greens look!!!

HOW DO YOU WASH YOUR PRODUCE 💚

Get your greens squeaky clean!

We opt for a Natural Clean by using Bicarbonate Soda to Wash our Veggies. Bicarbonate soda is known for its ability to help remove pesticides and dirt from produce effectively. Just mix water and bicarbonate soda, soak your veggies, and rinse. 👌🏼

26/06/2024

How good is breakfast for dinner or should I say brinner!

Chorizo Baked Beans on toast with rocket, tomatoes and avocado. Some family members even topped their beans with a 🍳poached egg. So easy and delicious.

Everything on this plate is from my Box Divvy order. The chorizo sausages are made in-house by Handler's and are available via the Box Divvy ❄Chilled menu.
*recipe link in comments 👇

25/06/2024

I love making homemade dog treats as store bought treats can be so expensive and even the 'all-natural' products are full of questionable ingredients and preservatives.

Homemade dog treats are easy to make, and my dog Tilly LOVES them. These peanut butter dog biscuits with linseeds and oats are my rip off version of a brand I get from the pet store. I used whole wheat flour, oats, linseeds, peanut butter and homemade chicken broth.

Don't you love Tilly's steely focus, she has her eye on the prize!!!!

23/06/2024

After a long absence, we’re getting beetroot bunches from Raymond Camilleri in Freemans Reach: $3.40 a bunch.

If you need some inspiration for a Winter beetroot recipe, check out this delicious, healthy and filling beet and grain salad.

𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬.
*recipe link in comments 👇

23/06/2024

Thanks Box Divvy Prospect - Oulton for the price comparison and for highlighting that Box Divvy are 'price takers' and pay farmers what they ask for and what they need to stay in business.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟭/𝟬𝟲
Save up to 30% on your produce compared to online supermarkets over the seasonal cycle

𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
Box Divvy doesn't do specials, nor loss leaders. We are 'price takers' and pay farmers what they ask for and what they need to stay in business. Each item in the marketplace displays these costs - out of your $20.55, the farmer is paid $10.52

To join our hub: https://app.boxdivvy.com.au/register/hub/297?referral=map

23/06/2024

This week we added a box of the Shepherds Classic Homestyle 🫔Sausage Rolls to our ❄️Chilled order, and we enjoyed them for lunch today with some side salads to balance out the meal.

My husband who has eaten more than his fair share of sausage rolls over the years gave them 👍two thumbs up. Other comments from the family included "𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑢𝑓𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑜 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑘𝑦"; "𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦'𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑧𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒" - they work out to be $3.20 each; "𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑠".

We heated ours in the 🎛air fryer for 15 minutes and they came out crispy and golden.

Next on the list to try are the Russian Farmers Sausage Rolls which I've heard are pretty special!

22/06/2024

🥄𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

I was inspired by a post from our sister hub Box Divvy Seven Hills - Nowland for 'everything bagel' seasoning. The only problem was, we needed bagels.

It's been ages since I made these New York-Style Bagels, and being such a rainy day it was a good excuse to make a batch. All you need is some basic pantry ingredients which transform into deliciously chewy freshly made New York bagels. These bagels are made the classic way: you boil them in water for a couple of minutes before you bake them. Topped with of course the homemade everything bagel seasoning.

They may even give the Brooklyn Boy Bagels a good run for their money 😉
*recipe in comments 👇

21/06/2024

𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗮'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Today is 21st of June: the shortest day of the year. It’s 4.30pm, and it’s almost dark outside. And cold! You’ll be happy to know that from tomorrow, we’ll be closer to the next summer than to the previous one. And who knows what that’ll bring us…

🍊🍉𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁🍐🍋

The big surprise this week is bananas under $3. However, before you jump too high with joy: this is likely to be a One-Week-Wonder: there is some overhang in the market this week, but growing conditions haven’t fundamentally changed and neither has the supply forecast.

In other fruit news, we’re finally changing over to Imperial mandarins – but they’re not super-cheap. Yet. Blueberries: ditto. Pineapples are also back, but THEY are cheap – as are the purple passionfruit from Bundaberg.
Watermelons, apples, pears (Nashi!), Cara Cara oranges, Ruby grapefruit and lemons are also excellent value.

🥦🥑𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀🍆🥒

Avocadoes, Snowpeas, beans, broccolini and Brussels Sprouts are again cheap this week, whilst capsicum and baby spinach are coming down in price. Although local produce will slow a little in the current cold snap, it’s not likely to have an impact until the following week. Therefore, celery and cauliflower from Manuel Xerri and Wombok and kale from George Portelli continue to be fantastic bargains.

After a long absence, we’re getting beetroot bunches from Raymond Camilleri in Freemans Reach: $3.40 a bunch. Field tomatoes are good value, but truss and Roma less so. New this week: rainbow snacking tomatoes, yellow capsicum and sugarsnap.

Zucchini and cucumber prices are elevated: still waiting for Queensland to crank up the volumes.

21/06/2024

I believe in celebrating the small wins in life no matter how small they are!

This week it was the Friday Hub's turn to enjoy the Rocket (loose). It may have taken a couple of attempts, but we supported each other to finally get the Rocket across the line! That's what we do at Box Divvy, work together to share boxes of produce.

Mine is not going to last long. Enjoying it for dinner tonight in a rocket salad with balsamic dressing and shaved parmesan. And for a quality balsamic vinegar, you can't go past the Lirah Caramelised Classic Balsamic Vinegar. It's 100% Australian made and caramelised to become thick and delicious.

Available at Box Divvy Marketplace ➡Pantry ➡Oil, vinegar & dressing

21/06/2024

I love cooking from scratch where possible, but the Beerenberg Meal Bases have a place in my kitchen. Ideal for busy mid-week meals and the quality and flavour are second to none. If you haven't tried the Pumpkin & Chickpea Curry meal base you really must. It is so delicious!

Thanks Box Divvy North Turramurra - Milton

Have you tried the Beerenberg meal bases?

The Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry is popular in our hub.

Follow the recipe on the jar for a delicious vegetarian meal.
Or add your favourite protein as an alternative.
Whichever option you choose, dinner's ready in 30 minutes!

Have you tried it?

Find under Pantry - Meal Preparation - Recipe and meal bases

20/06/2024

𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘁 & 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 would be one of my favourite things to make with silverbeet. One bunch is more than enough to make two of these pies, which make a great lunch, dinner or for a picnic. You can use whatever cheese you have, in tonight's pie I used a combination of mozzarella, feta and cheddar.

Here's why I love the silverbeet at Box Divvy...
👩‍🌾Grown locally by George Portelli - Maroota. Plus, our growers get paid a fair price, typically they are paid 65-70cents for every $1 we spend.
🚛Picked fresh and delivered to our Hubs within 24 hours
🥬Silverbeet has many health benefits - it’s a great source of vitamin K, A, B6, C, riboflavin, and folate as well as iron, zinc, potassium and manganese
💲We pay just $2.55 a bunch, over at Coles they're charging $4.90.
*recipe in comments 👇

19/06/2024

New to the ❄️Chilled offering, the Moroccan-Marinaded Lamb Shoulder has been getting some rave reviews - thanks Box Divvy Macquarie Park - Fontenoy

19/06/2024

Each week we go through A LOT of Weet-Bix in our household, but no one ever wants to eat the crumbs at the bottom of the box. Anyone else have this problem?

I hate waste, so they get put aside until I get the time to make something with them. Today was the day, 🍋Lemon Weet-Bix Slice for afternoon.

Made with simple pantry ingredients and I can get most of these with my weekly Box Divvy shop including the Weet-Bix.

*recipe in comments 👇(I reduced the sugar in the base and icing by half, and it was delicious)

18/06/2024

Did you watch Nagi on MasterChef last night? I think she is fabulous, and I absolutely love her recipes. They're easy, made with everyday ingredients and always delicious.

Tonight, we felt like a sweet something for dessert and these baked apples from RecipeTin Eats were so delicious. Fill halved apples with a simple walnut, butter and sugar spiced filling, bake for 40 minutes, and it comes out sitting in a pool of bubbling caramel sauce.
*recipe in comments 👇

18/06/2024

Box Divvy makes the news again this week!

This time our co-founder Jayne Travers-Drapes talks about the savings our members benefit from by-passing the supermarkets!

Shoppers are choosing to go straight to the farmers to combat cost of living and support growers.

17/06/2024

Have you ever made a risotto using pearl barley?

It is a great alternative to traditional risotto made with Arborio rice and together with beetroot in this dish, it makes a delicious and wholesome meal. The nutty flavour and slightly chewy texture of the pearl barley are a nice change from the typical rice risotto.

Grated pumpkin would also work nicely in this risotto dish.