Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel. In this episode, I sit down with a local beekeeper from Caves Beach, NSW, who shares his incredible story of resilience after losing 120 hives to the devastating Varroa mite outbreak. Now managing around 30 hives and working closely with other local beekeepers to care for over 400 hives, he talks about how the community is rebuilding the bee population and keeping the honey flowing. We dive deep into the fascinating world of bees — how they communicate through the “bee dance,” how their colonies operate, and what it takes to keep them healthy in the face of growing challenges. If you’re passionate about sustainability, nature, or just love learning about these amazing creatures, this is one interview you won’t want to miss!Timestamps:00:00 Cooking Honey02:20 Honey Crystalising05:45 Russell From 2 Pops06:58 Getting Started08:38 Diving In Honey11:33 Queen Bee14:15 The Brood (babies) 15:13 Temperment in Genetics & Babies15:40 Verroa Mite18:03 Temperature Regulation19:30 Flavours20:50 The Bee Dance23:23 In the pouring room24:00 Adulterated Honey27:13 Partners in NSW28:54 Keeping Honey Warm  

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel.G'day guys. Today we're off to meet Gerrad Saad a seasoned broccoli and potato farmer on the Hawkesbury River. He dives into the decisions he makes, crop selection and why its changed, and some of the gnarly pests that have become emergent in Australia in the past few years. Timestamps:00:00 Welcome02:00 Recycled Farmer Waste04:20 Gerrad Saad05:20 Potato Yields06:13 Rain06:57 Crop Selection - Rotation - Cover09:55 Plowing Techniques11:50 Fertiliser12:53 Pollination14:11 Army Worm Maize Invasion16:33 Floods, Water and Weeds

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel.Join us as we chat with everyday Australians,  our amazing Hubsters, who are running local Box Divvy Hubs. From making fresh, local food more accessible to supporting farmers and their communities, They share their stories, their reasons for getting involved, and show just how easy it is to run a Hub. Watch, get inspired, and see how you too can be part of the food revolution! Timestamps:00:00 A few words5:27 Running a hub with the kids7:42 Side-gig alongside Uni8:56 Keeping connected during retirement11:35 Adult Enrichment Program - Getting community involved13:40 Unpacking a typical order

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel.Box Divvy has now launched in Victoria and to celebrate this we visited Paul Gazzola a generational farming family. Please watch this one on your phone in portrait. Here are some celery recipes:For a Juice blend carrots, celery, apple, and ginger (gives it a tang) Starterhttps://gazzolafarms.com.au/recipe/stuffed-celery-sticks/Mainshttps://gazzolafarms.com.au/recipe/choy-sum-and-chicken-pancakes/ The September Webinar for 'Run a Hub' will give you a great idea about what is involved in running a Box Divvy Hub. https://events.humanitix.com/earn-an-income-as-a-food-warrior-with-box-divvy-webinar-september-2025Timestamps:00:00 Intro 04:28 Meeting Paul Gazzola05:45 Integrated Pest Management08:36 Land Management10:52 Hydrovac Cooling12:08 Celery and Cos14:26 Some Notes

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel. This week we interview Andrew from Handlers Meats, a butcher who has been thriving in Sydney since the 1950's. He has seen it all! Did you know it once wasn't legal to sell meat inside a supermarket? He runs us down the costs of meat and a bit of family history in the industry.Then Dougz comes in and shows us how its done! Slow-cooked Chimichurri style Rump Cap. An absolute beast to set and forget for a great family dinner. Timestamps:00:00 Getting iron in our diet02:50 History of Handlers - changing meat laws05:12 Changing from the 50's06:40 Beef to Crocodile08:35 Increasing costs over time13:02 A bit about fat14:07 At restaurants - Now at home17:17 Rump Cap - Chimichurri18:47 Prep20:03 Cooking21:51 Chimichurri24:58 Plating

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel. This week is National Pear Week! Pears don’t always get the attention they deserve. With changing consumer habits and increasing market pressures, many growers are doing it tough. Some historic orchards have already closed. Others are holding on – but just.Find out more at: nationalpearweek.com.au/ Selim from Shaholli Farms talks about his experience of a declining pear industry and the diversification required - from Shepparton, VIC which is one of the best pear locations in Australia. Sarah is back! Today she will Whisk us Away with a delicious upside-down Pear cake. Super easy to make and healthy! Timestamps:00:00 National Pear Week03:41 Selim - Shaholli Farms - Pears17:52 Upside Down Pear Cake - Whisked Away with Sarah

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel. In this heartwarming interview, we sit down with the founders of a small but mighty Australian toilet paper company that’s doing big things with every roll! Made from 100% recycled materials. 50% of profits to animal welfare charities. Proudly Australian-made — bringing sustainable manufacturing back homePlus, we even dive into some toilet roll arts & crafts for kids — because sustainability can be fun too! They started from scratch, just a passion for doing good and a wild idea — and turned it into a brand that’s wiping away waste and making a difference for animals and the planet. Whether you're into eco-living, love a good underdog story, or just want to see how toilet paper can become a tool for real change (and a few giggles), this one's for you. 00:00 Is bamboo TP sustainable?02:40 Introducing the under dogs03:13 Bamboo vs Recycled breakdown07:05 About A Dog Interview18:22 The manufacturing process23:41 Craft time for the kids with TP rolls

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel.Join us for an inspiring and delicious interview with Bel from Belicious Foods, filmed in her kitchen with the Unsupermarket Food Warrior, Leigh. Bel walks us through her incredible range of GF, FILLER-FREE meal mixes — perfect for anyone who wants clean, wholesome, and convenient home cooking. Then we have Hubster and Chef Jason take us on a further Belicious Journey with Red Lentil, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Dahl. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real food stories and simple recipes.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:34 Fillers in Spices?05:43 The Journey of Belicious Spices09:25 Masala (curry mix)12:49 Australia's Favourite Curry16:12 5 Minute Bean Curry20:27 Intro Jason21:06 Chef Jason's Red Lentil, Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Dahl23:55 Final thoughts

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel.Supermarket Code Takes Effect, but Real Reform Starts with Transparency: Box Divvy Podcast with Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP. Box Divvy's Unsupermarket podcast speaks with Assistant Minister for Competition Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP about supermarket dominance, unfair practices, and why community-led models are part of the solution. The conversation covers:• The duopoly's growing market share despite the entry of Aldi• Shrinkflation tactics that are "dudding" consumers• Farmers being stuck with rejected produce• Fear of retaliation stopping suppliers from speaking up• Zoning laws that limit competition 00:00 Intro01:13 Hon Dr Andrew Leigh Interview  Healthy eating03:50 Supermarket Code of Conduct07:32 Level of competition11:20  Price transparency22:09  Introducing Andrew Leigh with cooking in 'Whisk Away'  22:45 Chef Andrew Leigh cooking 'Burgers and Sweet Potato Mash' family dish27:09 Message from Us For Podcast 'The Good Life' Andrew Leigh: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-life-andrew-leigh-in-conversation/id1147502226  Recipe for Beef Burgers with Parmesan Crisps & Sweet Potato Mashhttps://www.boxdivvy.com/beef-burgers-with-sweet-potato-mash

Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy Youtube Channel.Ora King Salmon: going down a treat. The transition from Tasmanian salmon to the more sustainably farmed Ora King Salmon from New Zealand. We meet Pyrmont Seafood aka Get Fish Frank and Jason to explore the wonderful flavour of the Ora King Salmon. Then Chef Jason, shows us something delicious to go with the salmon. Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:21 Get Fish Interview07:27 Why NZ King Salmon13:09 Australian Beach Salmon14:51  Taste Testing20:33  Introducing Jason21:19 Chef Jason's Salad30:43 Message from Us

Leigh and Jayne give tips on Christmas meal preparations. Really handy. Then on to some wonderful recipes. If you are a Box Divvy member you can download a PDF E-book with Box Divvy Christmas Recipes from the app when you login. Merry Christmas everyone and see you in late Feb/March 2025. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro Tips on preparation for Christmas meals 4:44 Pork Knuckle with David 9:11 Christmas Salad with Zoe 13:50 Crispy Salmon & Herbed Roast Potato with Silvana 16:40 Vegetable Bake with Jayne 19:04 Stuffing with Leigh 21:59 Rocky Road Treat with Lauren 22:51 Outro

Soft Plastics! Do we recycle them... didn't the whole scheme fail? So what's happening now?We talk to Eugenie from Recycle Smart, NSW.One soap bar to rule them all. Hair, beards, pits and feet. Is it possible?We talk to Elizabeth from Cloverfields in Sydney, as she share her journey as woman entrepreneur, building her soap manufacturing business since 1983.Lastly, if you're in need of a delicious new dish to try for breakfast or a quick fix before the gym. Tammy whisks us away with her Apple Cinnamon Oats Bake. Simple but addictive, thankfully healthy. On Sunrise Channel 7: So proud to belong to this community for change. Co-founder, Jayne Travers-Drapes, on Sunrise Channel 7 on Saturday 12th Oct chatting with Keddie and Matt about the Unsupermarket movement. Copy link and put in browser takes you to Channel 7 site https://ow.ly/ug6p50TKpUb Available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy YouTube Channel.Time stamps: 00:00 Intro (Sunrise Channel 7)01:09 Recycle Smart (Soft Plastics Recycling)07:57 Cloverfields Soap Manufacturing19:13 Tammy's Apple Cinnamon Oats Bake22:50 Outro + Recipe E-Book

How supermarkets rip us off. Leigh and Jayne follow up on the news that the ACCC is taking Coles and Woolworths to court for misleading shoppers. They discuss many ways this is happening and even then, not covering all of the shenanigans they get up to.   Then on to a wonderful chat with Julie who is part of a family grocery business, Harkola, who supply Box Divvy. Working with family has its challenges and it’s good to see how this works for them. It’s great to see Hubsters at Box Divvy jump in and show us what they cook for their family. This podcast we have Philippa a Hubster for 5 years from Shellharbour whisking up a ‘Lemon Herb Butter Roast Chicken’.Also available as a video podcast on the Box Divvy YouTube Channel.

Every week, we all at some stage ask ourselves, “What’s for dinner?”. Usually dinner but could be lunch too. Leigh and Jayne discuss Meal Planning and the 'Shopping List' members can use to make meal planning easy. Then off the meet Brad Johnson of Gloucester Grass Fed Meats on the North Coast. Brad shares with us the family history of his farming and a fab recipe for a Tomahawk steak. Sarah, a Box Divvy Hubster in Hornsby, has been busy in the kitchen again. She shares one of her 'go to' family recipes Beek Ragu Pasta Bake. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:46 Meal Planning03:16 Using the Shopping List Feature05:13 Brad Johnson Gloucester Cattle Farmer14:18 Beef Ragu With Sarah32:46 Outro

Jayne and Leigh delve into the Box Divvy 'just-in-time' process delivering produce freshly picked not stored. You will see how a short supply line can reduce prices. There's something unique about family farmers. The love of growing food passed down generation to generation. Let's meet Emmanuel Xerri whose family have several farms working closely with relatives also growing our food. We then have a unique recipe Whisked Away with Zoe, a Hubster. Bel from Belicious Foods creates beautifully blended spices and Zoe is cooking up a vegetarian Masala Dahl using the Masala medium spice. Learn how to grow lentils Pulse Australia - Lentil www.pulseaus.com.au/growing-pulses/bmp/lentil

This week we dive into how to store your fresh veggies, then interview with Shepherd's Artisan Bakery, followed by cooking with Anton, co-founder of Box Divvy, In the kitchen he will whisk us away with his Italian Garden Soup. This soup base is by Lolli's Soup mixes available at Box Divvy.

This week we interview Angus from Black Market Roasters and discover their story and how coffee gets it's taste, then we head onto Sarah, a Box Divvy Hubster in Hornsby NSW,  who will tell us how to make a quick 'Very Apple Cake' to use up all those left over apples in the fruit bowl!

Australian duo Jayne & Leigh present this week’s Episode 1. We interview farmer, George Portelli in Maroota, who shows us around his farm and have a cooking segment by one of our Food Warriors – this week Trish from Woy Woy. We will ‘Whisk Away with Trish’ a Cupcake Quiche.