Wholefood Family

13/11/2025

I often wonder how the first ferments were made.
Did someone smell apples in a bucket a month after it rained and said ohhh let’s drink it or was there more method to it.

The time required to turn a sweet juice into a ferment can take days to months depending on many variables which leaves me pondering what instigated our ancestors to follow this line on enquiry and investigation.

Food has evolved so much over the centuries yet fermentation in its essence has remained constant. The adding of ripe fruit with water and allowing the natural microbes to transform it into a mildly alcoholic beverage has stayed the test of time.

Back in winter, fresh organic apples were crushed and pressed yielding juice which has been allowed to ferment. We moved, the juice ran out of food (sugar) and we had no capacity to bottle it so instead it was fed sugar to keep alive and fermenting.

It’s now done and kicked a few more knotches up the ABV scale but delicious none the less. I’m going to let these settle in the bottles before refrigerating and having delicious drinks on hand when ever required over the year ahead.

12/11/2025

Have I told you how much the Kvass is loving its new home?

Each batch is just stunning and delicious.

We dropped/sent fresh kegs to most of the stores this last week so you can go and refill your bottles.



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All have fresh deliveries as well so you can taste this beautiful batch.

04/11/2025

New Product launch.
Seasonal sauerkraut

Green cabbage, carrot, ginger, turmeric .

It’s sunset in an jar

29/10/2025

Did you hear the news that we moved?

It’s been a super super crazy month behind the scenes and I can’t believe we have achieved what we have.

Two major eco living festivals, moving our entire production space, setting up a brand new space from scratch including plumbing and electrics etc, supporting one of our sons through HSC exams all while keeping up with orders and production.

Today feels like a huge celebration, our first batch made in our new space is getting bottled up and our son has done his final exam and to top it off it’s his 18th today.

So much to celebrate.

This first batch is so beautiful, it’s more fluorescent magenta than usual as we have a brand new supplier of Beetroot and it’s absolutely perfect.
First drop is heading out with next weeks subscription boxes so if you want to get in on the action, jump online.

16/10/2025

I have a question for you.

I have a huge assortment of small batch ferments and was thinking of doing a mystery box.

Each box would contain an assortment of delicious seasonal ferments and an ideas card about how best to use them.

Eating a variety of ferments is just like eating a range of vegetables. It adds a spectrum of nutrients, friendly bacteria and organic acids to benefit your body and overall wellbeing.

Question is, would you buy one?
Do you stick to the same jar of sauerkraut or are you keen to try something new?

Comment below with your answer, questions or fears of different ferments

13/10/2025

Did you know you can refill your Beetroot Kvass at any time at








Not only can you get refills of Beetroot Kvass on tap but you can gather ingredients like lavender flowers, rose petals, vinegars, shrubs, freeze dried fruits and kombucha so you can become your very own mixologist at home this spring making delicious designer drinks that are good for your health, pretty on the eyes and better for the planet.

What’s your favourite spring spritzer to make?

01/10/2025

29/09/2025

We are fielding a lot of messages for you all about when you can drop in or restock.

Things are still not complete at our new production kitchen and our stock is being stored off site in cold storage. So as much as we know you’re all eager to come visit, we aren’t ready for you yet ###

We LOVE getting your messages and love seeing how keen you are to support us and I can’t thank you enough. For now, the best way is to drop into one of our fellow small business stockists and grab our Kvass from them or get your Kvass delivered monthly in our Energise Me subscription box.

If you’re already a subscriber and are feeling wonderful having daily Kvass, thank you so much ###x you get it! 😘

28/09/2025

Sprouted Chickpea Hummus with a Beetroot Twist

This isn’t your everyday hummus it’s alive, vibrant, and packed with nourishment.

We’ve sprouted organic chickpeas, then blended them with our beetroot kvass, garlic, lemon, tahini, olive oil, and cumin for a dip that’s creamy, nutty, tangy, and gut-loving.

How we sprout our chickpeas:
The idea of a sprouted hommus was first introduce to me by a friend Lucy about
10 years ago and I love it!!!

I soak them for 24 hours, then leave them in a sieve for 4 days, giving them a fresh dunk in clean water twice daily. By the end, they’ve come alive with little sprouts, they are more nutrient-dense and have active enzymes.

Most people are used to cooked or canned chickpeas, but they simply don’t compare. Canned chickpeas are convenient but lack vitality and flavour. Cooking can strip away some of the delicate vitamins and enzymes. Sprouted chickpeas, on the other hand, are living food, richer in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, while also easier to digest.

The result of using sprouted chickpeas is a hommus that delivers more bioavailable protein, a natural boost in B vitamins and vitamin C, less starch for gentler digestion and active enzymes that support the gut and overall wellness. We have boosted all of this into a probiotic dip by adding Beetroot Kvass.

Try it for yourself you’ll taste the difference. It’s not just hommus, it’s living nourishment.

27/09/2025

Instead of another glass of wine, give it bubbles that actually love you back.
Beetroot Kvass is alive with probiotics that keeps your gut thriving and when your gut’s happy, everything feels lighter (mood, energy, digestion, even your immune system).

Add in beetroot’s natural nitrates for a little extra blood flow and stamina boost, and you’ve got science in a glass.

So yeah, drink smart this weekend.
Your gut (and your Monday morning) will thank you.

26/09/2025

The most popular (and cost effective) way to get your daily dose of Beetroot Kvass.
And incase you didn’t know already Beetroot Kvass ….

1. Supports healthy gut bacteria through natural lactic acid fermentation.
2. Promotes smooth digestion and reduces bloating.
3. Naturally rich in probiotics that help balance the microbiome.
4. Contains enzymes that support nutrient absorption.
5. Packed with antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress.
6. High in betanin (beetroot pigment) which supports detox pathways.
7. A natural source of nitrates that improve blood flow.
8. May lower blood pressure through nitric oxide production.
9. Enhances exercise performance by improving oxygen delivery.
10. Speeds up post-exercise recovery and reduces fatigue.
11. Provides gentle, steady energy without caffeine or sugar spikes.
12. Helps support liver detoxification and bile flow.
13. Can improve skin health by supporting detox and circulation.
14. Supports a healthy immune system through probiotic activity.
15. A natural way to reduce sugar cravings and balance appetite.
16. Fermentation increases bioavailability of nutrients in beets.
17. Help maintain balanced mood via the gut–brain connection.
18. Supports hydration with electrolytes and minerals.
19. Naturally alkalising, helping balance body pH.
20. A daily ritual that promotes overall wellness and resilience.

23/09/2025

Living off Kvass as my life source lately.

If you’ve been watching our stories you would have seen that we recently moved our production space.

It’s been long days and lots of builders dust and a whole extra layer of stress to contend with.

Not gonna lie, I’ve been in survival mode and Kvass has been my life line.

In times of stress we churn through our nutrients and minerals, struggle to digest food properly and our hormones get all out of whack.

I can feel it and the kids can see it.
My shot of kvass has been more like a glass or two and gosh I’ve needed it, I can literally feel the sigh of relief my body gives when I have been drinking it.

I don’t know what’s happening in your world but if you are going through some stresses like HSC, tax time, moving house, raising children, then let me tell you, drink that kvass love, your body will need it, just like mine currently is.