Hey foodie! 👋

Well... we all danced for rain, and apparently Mother Nature really took that personally 😅💃🌧️

After months of dry conditions, it's been wonderful to see the paddocks finally getting a drink. But according to Kel, it's actually swung a little too far the other way. The thick cloud cover and soggy ground have made it tricky for things to really get growing, which means it's a slightly quieter week on the farms.

It's a beautiful reminder that farming is always a balancing act. Too dry, things struggle. Too wet, things slow down. All our farmers can really do is work with what nature gives them and hope for a little more harmony in the weeks ahead.

So here's hoping for some blue skies, a bit of warm winter sunshine, and the perfect conditions to bring on all that beautiful seasonal abundance we know Queensland does so well 💛

In the meantime, we've still got some delicious specials to share with you...

Now onto the food, glorious food. 

✨ SPECIALS FROM THE FARMS ✨

Organic Beetroot Bulbs – Bio Farms, Tasmania

Earthy, vibrant and packed with goodness.

Roast them until caramelised, grate them into salads for a burst of colour, or juice them alongside carrots and ginger for a nourishing winter pick-me-up.

However you enjoy them, these certified organic Tassie beauties are hard to beet 😏

🍊 Spray-Free Imperial Mandarins – Gayndah's Big Orange

There’s something so joyful about mandarin season.

Sweet, juicy and incredibly easy to grab on your way out the door, these spray-free mandarins make the perfect lunchbox addition or afternoon snack.

They're also packed with vitamin C, potassium and folate, so your immune system will be pretty happy about them too 💛

💬 WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Over the last couple of months, we’ve really been working to consolidate our range with more of a focus on getting good staples on our shelves, good quality meat and ready-made meals.

As we continue refining our range, we're always thinking about what would genuinely make life easier for our community.

Are there any pantry staples, family favourites or ready-made meals you'd love to see us stock?

Hit reply and let us know. Some of our best ideas have come straight from conversations with you 💛

💚 JOIN THE JOY TEAM 💚

Do you (or someone you know) love good food, enjoy staying active, and take pride in doing things properly?

We're on the hunt for a Packing Superstar to support our warehouse team while Maiko, our much-loved Head Packer, heads off on an overseas adventure ✈️

📍 Rocklea
📅 Starting 23 June
⏰ 2–3 days per week
🚚 Driver's licence required
🥑 Staff discount included

The role will initially run through July and August, with the potential for ongoing work for the right person.

If you're reliable, detail-oriented, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Check out the full job description here. 

And if this sounds like someone you know, please send it their way 💛 

That’s all for this week 🌱

May your veggie drawer stay full, your dinner decisions be easy, and your fruit bowl never run out of mandarins 🍊✨