As the dust begins to settle and the nation continues absorbing the full impacts of the past few weeks, Slow Food Noosa is here to help and support you through these uncertain and unsettling times. We have been busy reaching out to our Snails to ascertain how everyone is faring and how we can assist in keeping our local producers and businesses thriving.
The Noosa Shire Council have set up a dedicated COVID-19 section on the business pages of their website with a range of up to date assistance and resources available from local, state and federal governments.
A third round of Federal Government support was announced yesterday with the JobKeeper payment – this provides financial support to eligible businesses to keep staff employed, especially relevant for many of our local businesses. More information is available on the Business.gov.au website.
Small Business Champion, Maree Adshead, will be hosting a Facebook live event with QLD Small Business Minister this afternoon at 4.30pm. They’ll be outlining the various support programs, answer questions and hear directly from businesses about what they need. Register here
A reminder that details of all Government packages are being regularly updated by Biz Whiz Business Solutions here.
Business Mentors Noosa Hotline (07) 5430 6652. This hotline will provide general business assistance and support and will be staffed from 3.00 - 5.00pm, weekdays (messages will be taken outside of these times).
Councils dedicated Business & COVID-19 webpage also provides the most up to date information on all levels of government support, links to ‘buy local’ and industry specific information.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATE A MESSAGE FROM SLOW FOOD PRESIDENT CARLO PETRINI
Slow Food’s headquarters in Northern Italy has now gone into complete lockdown. Slow Food are continuing to support small-scale sustainable food producers by encouraging all citizens to choose good, clean and fair food above all else. More than ever before, Slow Food believes in the importance of solidarity and supporting our local communities.
Slow Food President, Carlo Petrini offered words of hope and encouragement not only for Italians but to the rest of the world in this video message.
'We have been given the opportunity to make a paradigm shift, to recreate a system that gives more space to territories and communities.'
'I foresee the issues of sustainability and food sovereignty topping the agenda as we can no longer think that food is produced by one company for all. We have stolen space from the countryside, we must regain it to kick start a primary economy at the service of the local communities.'
SNAILS OPEN FOR BUSINESS ONLINE & READY TO RECEIVE YOUR ORDERS
With Winter just around the corner, never fear Judy from Hello Honey is here with all of your sore throat lozenges & immunity building honey elixirs! Hello Honey is stocked with Manuka Honey and Lemon Propolis Candy plus Lemon DOUBLE strength lozenges. These candies are very soothing and each order of candy gets a FREE Bee Nourished Lip Balm. All products are available online with shipping $15 Australia Wide + free shipping for orders over $150*
Big Heart Bamboo are stocked with fresh pickles that includes all the goodies for cold and flu prevention including apple cider, ginger and turmeric. Contact Becky & the team for more information about delivery/pick up options.
Buy local. Eat local. Need we say more! Tewantin Market Garden has all of your local fruit and veggies are covered. Fresh fruit and veggie boxes are available to order online and local delivery is also available. Contact the girls today or give them a call on (07) 5449 7376.
It's business as usual for CC and Greg from CC's Kitchen & Petersen's Farm, they are still harvesting all of your favourites including a range of fresh fruit and vegetables that can be packaged up as a small or large box. CC is waiting for your calls and will be sure to put a smile on your dial.
Nothing beats eating a fresh macadamia straight from the shell, and you're in luck because the 2020 macadamia season is upon us! Harvest has commenced and the full Barenuts range of macadamias and macalicious treats are all available online with flat rate shipping of $12 Australia wide. Some local and Sunshine Coast deliveries are also available so get in touch.
Ugly Duck Fine Foods has just launched a brand new online shop and it's super stocked with all of your favourites. A $10 flat fee shipping applies to all orders within Australia. Keep a look out for the 'Isolation Degustation Bundle' which includes 6 jars of mixed preserves, that are sure to bring some flavour and interest to boring pantry staples. This box also makes the perfect gift option for families spread far and wide. You can also catch Michelle on her Virtual Farmers Market tours.
The Steamed Bun Company located in Arcadia Street at the Noosa Junction is available to order online for a pick up or frozen packs and hot take away are available between 11am and 3pm. Give Megan and her team a call if you need to pick up outside of these hours call 0424 973 705.
Dean from Southern Cross Smallgoods has all of your Slow Meat needs covered. While you can't catch him at the weekend markets, he will be set up at CC's Kitchen & Petersen's farm at Woolooga every Saturday & Sunday for the next few weeks with a variety of meat available. Phone orders are welcome & local delivery where possible. Give Dean & the team a call today on 0417 898 345
SNAIL TAKEAWAY GUIDE CURRENT @ 5 APRIL 2020
Blackant Gourmet @ Kin Kin General Store
TAKEAWAY
Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant
DELIVERY - BEER AND GROCERY
CC's Kitchen
FARMGATE/PHONE ORDERS
Cooloola Berries
FARMGATE
CootharaBAR
TAKEAWAY
Embassy XO
TAKEAWAY/ DELIVERY
Harry's on Buderim
TAKEAWAY FROM 14 APRIL
Hinterland Restaurant Cooran
TAKEAWAY/ DELIVERY
Homegrown Restaurant
TAKEAWAY
Hungry Feel Eating House
TAKEAWAY
Jungle and Co
TAKEAWAY
Noosa Reds
FARMGATE/MARKETS
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant
TAKEAWAY/ DELIVERY
Tewantin Market Garden
PHONE ORDERS / TAKEAWAY / DELIVERY
The Steamed Bun Co.
TAKEAWAY/ DELIVERY
Vanilla Food
TAKEAWAY AT BELMONDOS
View Matt Golinski (Peppers Resort)
TAKEAWAY/ DELIVERY
Aromas Noosa
CLOSED
Cafe Le Monde
CLOSED
El Capitano Pizzeria
CLOSED
Kin Kin State School Kitchen
CLOSED
Makepeace Island
CLOSED
Noosa Boathouse
CLOSED
Rickys River Bar and Restaurant
CLOSED
The Cooking School Noosa
CLOSED
Wasabi Restaurant & Bar
CLOSED
Wild Forage Australia
CLOSED
Wood Fire Grill
CLOSED
COMMUNITY & IMMUNITY
A positive to take away from the impacts of COVID-19 is the fact we may all be forced in some way to start going more SLOWLY as we adapt to more simple ways of life in the confines of our homes. Are some of your best meals or new recipes being born from cleaning out the fridge or pantry? We would love to hear from you! Email us your recipes so we can share them each month!
SNAIL SHARE DON'T LET YOU GARDEN GLUT GO TO WASTE
PICKLED CUCUMBERS
is all about using every last inch of food that they grow on their farm in Wolvi near Gympie. This old fashioned pickled cucumber recipe is a great way to use up any vegetables that might otherwise get thrown out.Cooloola Berries
METHOD
1. Sterilise jars by heating in a warm oven.
2, Wash veggies of choice - cucumbers, baby onions, garlic & zucchini work well.
3. Prepare vinegar & spices of your choice (fennel seeds, dill, mustard seeds, whole peppercorns go well together). You can add a little sugar if you like your veggies a tad sweeter than sour.
2. Spoon into jars & prererve in a dark cupboard for around 2-3 weeks.
3. Add to salads and sandwiches.
HANDY RESOURCES
The Foodies' Stockist Guide features all of your favourite Snails! By shopping local you will not only be eating seasonally but you will be contributing to lower food miles too so take a drive and you may stumble upon some great options. If you are a chef, cafe or restaurant owner having difficulty sourcing produce, make sure you utilise our Foodies' Stockist Guide for all your local food suppliers. A very handy resource right now! Please share this link with your network.
Living Smart have collated some great resources to assist in connecting you with local producers and on the Sunshine Coast, we are very fortunate to have an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts and local goods grown and crafted right here, in our own backyard. Many businesses also offer online ordering which makes it easier to get wholesome, nutritious food delivered to your door, especially if you are in self-isolation. You might even like to pay it forward and purchase produce for someone in need!
Viral kindness: the acts of generosity bringing our community together. Tough times can often bring out the best in a community and the coronavirus crisis is no exception. Across the Sunshine Coast, acts of generosity and kindness are bringing people together as we learn to adapt to a completely different way of life.
DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this newsletter was correct at the time of distribution.
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