Testimonials

The Coochie Foodies group not only provides me with the opportunity to easily obtain a broad range of healthy and environmentally responsible food and grocery products; it also provides me with a community connection that I value.

The products available through Foodies are of a high quality and I find that they store well thus avoiding wastage. I appreciate the ability to access specialty items that I would otherwise have to travel a distance to access and of course love the fact that I do not have to carry heavy bags of groceries up and down the jetties. I have ordered regularly with Foodies for the past 4 years and look forward to continuing to do so . 

Kerry D

I was first attracted to Coochie Foodies because farmers are paid around 4 x what they get from supermarkets and because most of the produce is sourced locally, saving carbon emissions. I love the produce and the way buying seasonally forces us to be creative with our cooking. It's also fun collecting the food every fortnight and mingle with the other Foodies members.

Rae

I have been ordering from Foodies for half a year now. I am always pleased with my order. Great variety, fresh. Great variety, great people.

Ashley Davis

I’m a tad late with my coochiefoodies rave (I have to wait for the inspo) but here it is!

On my mind this morning …

The first is the pleasure it gives me to look at my fridge full of coochiefoodies produce. Coffee beans, raw honey, cream, yogurt, and then heaps of veg. Knowing that most of it arrives at my door (so to speak), directly from farms in our vicinity! WOW, can we comprehend that we, on Coochiemudlo Island, have our very own Co-Op?

It’s a BIG DEAL that we have two experienced and knowledgeable people driving this initiative so very passionately!

It’s the way of the future, and it’s where we’re collectively headed. And our Island is on the ball, walking our talk and helping drive change.

Thank you Gabrielle Austerberry and Russell, again and again.

The other thing I wanted to share (haha, on a very practical note) is a little storage tip. It's not rocket science but it's incredibly effective.

I, historically, found that produce like celery, coriander, basically, all the leafy stuff, wilt within 2-3 days. But, if you tub it and line the tubs with a cotton dishtowel, it stays completely fresh for ages. I mean ages. And, to prevent condensation from the lid I pop a towel on top, too. So, one at the bottom and one on top. Works a charm.

In case you’re not aware, my contribution to our island Co-Op, Coochiefoodies, is to regularly post my thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to this amazing service.

So, yesterday early evening, I make my fortnightly trip to the pick-up point at Gindabara.

Again, I’m delightfully struck by the bustling activity and general beehive buz. I’m met first by Heather, who hollers a hello whilst munching on crunchy fresh beans. (Haha, I knew they were crunchy because I could ‘hear’ them) We do a quick catch up and she holds out her bag of beans, like a bag of crisps, saying, you must taste these, they’re just amazing! And they were!

Her Collie gets an offering too.

There are new faces, people signing up, volunteers loading vehicles for delivery, and generally helping around. Organized chaos as Gabrielle Austerberry calls it.

Back home I unpack everything and undertake my meditative ritual of chopping, tubbing, and re-organizing my fridge, to accommodate my fresh foods.

I take some photos and pause, for a few moments, in awe of the good-looking greens. C’mon…who wouldn’t be? Knowing what this means to my body…antioxidants, live digestive enzymes, and trace elements, galore!

A good friend is currently preparing to undertake a heavy metal detox protocol and fresh cilantro (coriander) is a vital component. Where else would one get super fresh, organic, and ginormous bunches of coriander, arriving on one’s island? And at an unbeatable price!