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The Good Farm Shop

Artisanal, real meals, thoughtfully made. Family owned. Gluten free. No preservatives or nasty oils.
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07/10/2024

I'm going to title this "Lessons in Business from someone who hasn't been in business long enough to give you lessons in business" 🙋🏽‍♀️

09/09/2024

A few of my favourite pics from our cookbook. To be honest it's really hard to pick favourites. This book is beyond what I imagined it would be. Thanks to and her beautiful eye as a photographer.

We didn't know Cath when she arrived at our farm early one Winter's morning in 2023. She came recommended from our publishers, and we had to hope that welcoming a stranger into our home to snap photos of us, would not back fire.

From the moment Cath rolled up to the farm, through the morning mist, dressed like a farm girl herself (she'd just come from her little regen farm a few hours south) we felt at ease.

For a whole day and all the next morning, we wandered around, doing what we'd usually do on a day on the farm. The kids played, we cooked, ate, roamed, and all the while Cath clicked away, capturing lovely little candid moments. We chatted away, getting to know each other, and later that night after dinner, Scott and I concurred that our publishers were right. Cath was perfect for the job.

We shot for another two days at our home in the northern beaches of Sydney, and another 5 days at Cath’s studio - capturing all the food components.

The photos are warm and inviting and truly represent our family and our way of cooking. Simple and easy recipes with flavours and ingredients that make your heart sing.

Thank you for your beautiful work. Love ya xx

29/04/2024

Every time I see something that makes me laugh, inspires me or moves me on instagram I screenshot it. Here are a bunch I came across in April. (Credits below)

My own little thoughts after asking people yesterday on my stories how they feel about their own health, energy, food habits, quality of life, parenting, etc is how many out there feel exhausted, time poor and overwhelmed. Those were the big ones. But also so many of you said you don't take enough time for yourselves, a bunch said they work in stressful environments which leads to emotional eating, and then there was guilt for not being a good enough parent or feeling like they don't have enough energy for their kids. A few of you also told me you live in chronic pain, and have serious health issues.

Thank you for sharing this with me.

My place on this platform, along with it being a business account, is to (hopefully) remind you that we are all human, all doing our best, with whatever knowledge and funds we have at our disposal. So, give yourselves a break. Don't compare yourselves to others. Meet yourself where you are and move forward with compassion and consistency. You are on the right path. 💚

Can I make one suggestion to those who said they were exhausted and had no time for themselves... perhaps take a moment before May rolls in to schedule in some time just 👏🏼for👏🏼you👏🏼. We are all better humans when we give ourselves permission to take 👏🏼care👏🏼 of 👏🏼ourselves. Here's your homework: if you can't make time every single day to do something for you, schedule it in for once a week. Have that dinner with your friend. Book that baby sitter and go out with hubby/wifey. Get that massage. Take that nature walk. Finish that book in the sun. But schedule it in or you won't do it. Xx

Artwork by

joan.short

27/11/2023

No one sees these because Instagram doesn't favour the good old post anymore. Has to be a reel to be seen. BUT... it was time for a Google Review dump so here they are!
We have 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars on Google. 103 reviews.
Thanks for all the lovely feedback. Our customers are super duper rad. 🥰

21/09/2023

LOVE LETTERS!!! 💙❤️💙❤️
Every month or so I collect all the latest reviews from our Google my business page and do a little review drop here. Incredibly, we have 60 reviews now, and 60 of those are five stars! (This is turning into an Oscar's speech, someone start the music!). But seriously folks, these little love notes are always read by us and we don't take for granted the time people take to leave one. Especially as every where you go these days you get asked to review your experience.

I'd like to thank my... JOKES. I'm done.

Thanks 😊 Love ya's ###

19/09/2023

My instagram connected to this account has been hacked. I am trying to get control back. I can't access it and can't reset the password to get back into my account, it just gets sent to the assh*le who hacked it. Please watch out for any strange posts that may not be me.

01/09/2023

More beautiful love letters from our customers. 💕Thank you again to those who leave reviews. We love reading them! As a thank you, if you have left a review on Google or the Shop app, please send me a DM and let me know and I will send you back a code with a little discount code to say thank you. It takes time to do those things and I know how many emails you get sent asking for reviews from other businesses (I get them too) so please let us show our appreciation. 💚🙏🏻

23/08/2023

Just gotta cheer this guy on. He's been leaving the house before light and getting home after the kids go to sleep, on repeat. Somehow he manages to still fit in a load of washing upon returning. But that's what you do when you have a bidding business right? You put in the hard yards, you work around the clock. Anyone who has built a business will know that there's no shortcut. Still, he looked defeated today when I went in to visit him with the kids. So I feel like he needs a post dedicated to cheering him on. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Go babe! You're awesome. I love you. And don't worry about dinner, I've got it sorted - Steak and Kidney Pie thawing on the counter. 😁🤭🥰

15/08/2023

"Loved every meal on the keto plan.
Felt so full and nourished after every meal. I just added some vegetables on the side.
The green broth had an acquired taste at first, once I got use to the taste it was like receiving a warm hug. As a nurse coming home from work late at night I would have the broth before bed. I noticed on the nights I did this I would have a great sleep.
Picture of when I could not wait for lunch so had Massaman curry for breakfast 😊"
(Review and photo by Good Farm Shop customer Leigh Newman. Thank you Leigh)

13/08/2023

Hey legends, thanks for the reviews. We are always grateful because they really help small businesses like ours. 💕

09/08/2023

I'M.... READY!! 😃🍴

06/08/2023

No Dad, Moussaka is not a pasta sauce. 🫣😂😅

02/08/2023

When you go out for coffee and the whole fam reps. 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Side note: Zan thinks we pack boxes for a living. And that when "daddy is at the kitchen" he's just making our dinner🛎️🛎️. He hasn't quite put two and two together yet. 😂

27/07/2023

For years I thought there was a diet that would solve my fluctuating weight problems. All through my teens and 20s I dipped from one diet to another, from one eating disorder to another, punishing my body with over exercising and my reflection with cruel words. I never got any closer to understanding what really worked. Yes I learnt to lose weight through calorie counting but my body paid the price in fatigue, hormone dysfunction and mental exhaustion. I wish I knew then what I know now. I don't want to say it's simple, because for many people it's not, but when I step back and see my journey, it was all so complicated. So the answer feels so simple to me now. So obvious. Eating primarily whole foods, prioritising (ethical) protein, nourishing my body with healthy fats, and not being in a state of fear with it comes to food. It took years (autocorrect just wrote "tears" which seems fitting too) for my body to recalibrate and it took even longer for my brain to unlearn all the things I'd been told to fear and hate. My body being the main one.
To anyone out there lost, unsure, stuck in a perpetual state of self-hate or self-deprecation, I know exactly where you are. I'm not in the position to give professional advice, but if I could tell my younger self one thing (instead of going on all those silly diets) it would be: eliminate as many processed foods as you possibly can. Just start with a 100% natural food diet. There is so much goodness, flavour and nutrients in that alone. Don't eat food that isn't food. 💕

14/07/2023

If you manage to read all of these, kudos to you. Drop a ❤️ if you found yourself thinking "wow, soil really is amazing!"

03/07/2023

Driving back from the farm today we stopped at a road side cafe for some food. Although we try to make the best food decisions as parents, we sometimes succumb to the kid's demands despite knowing better. Today Zan wanted a strawberry milkshake, and knowing full well this would have food colouring in it, a whole lot of other additives plus sugar, we couldn't be bothered to argue. He devoured the drink, and almost immediately became completely hyperactive. It's rare for us to give the kids processed food, or drinks with added sugar / food colouring, for this exact reason. A banana smoothie would have been the better option.

It's worth being aware of what additives are in kids food. Food dyes are used often to entice kids (and us) to buy them. They look pretty and vibrant but they have no nutritional value and can compromise our health.

Hope this is useful. 💚

27/06/2023

Chickens really get the raw and of the deal in conventional farming. That's why it took us such a long time to get chicken on the menu. We never wanted to go create food from animals that's have had a sub par, or stressful life. The truth is, most chickens in the supermarket isles really don't have a life a all. They have a jail sentence, overloaded on growth promotants, antibiotics, fed crap then dipped in chlorine to make it look more appealing for the customer. Yummy.

Even free range has become a greenwashing term that makes the average consumer feel like they're doing right by the animal. But free range is far from the idyllic life these chickens are enjoying in this photo.

Ideally we'd source chicken from a regenerative farm, but that would double our prices.

So we use the next best (in my opinion), which is certified organic chicken. The standards are high for the animal, and human health. And of course less chemicals means better ecological outcomes, although room for improvement in that area I'm sure.

Have a look at the next slide to see the difference between conventional/ free range / organic. 🙏🏻

23/06/2023

Our mate has a fabulous podcast called The Regen Narration. This week his guests are... (drum roll) Scott and I!
It was such a pleasure to be on it. Here's the blurb to entice you to listen:

"Family, passion, and determination play a significant role in Matilda and Scott's story. Discover how Matilda's mother, last Monday’s guest Rachel Ward, infused her artistic background and love for the environment into their family farm – then into her new film about it, ‘Rachel’s Farm’. We'll also explore how Matilda navigated the film industry herself, before finding a surprising calling in their evolving business. And how Scott's expertise in nutrition and holistic living, and extraordinary experience of healing from debilitating injury, has been instrumental in their journey.

Finally, listen in as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of running the Good Farm Shop, as an ethical, regenerative food business. From learning about holistic land management and meeting extraordinary farmers, to creating ready meals that nourish the body and soul, Matilda and Scott's story is a testament to the power of love, passion, and a commitment to regenerative living."

I'll add it to my Linktree for easy access. 😊💚

22/06/2023

Happy birthday you old G.O.A.T.

Love ya ❤️

19/06/2023

A few photos of lately. Not much to do with food but lots to do with family, love and adventure.

1. A messy morning in bed cuddling the kids. Featuring Zan's favourite breakfast (banana pancakes which is just banana and egg whisked together, fried with some butter and a drizzle of honey) and the book I just finished and couldn't put down (titled: Romantic Comedy).

2. My very pregnant older sister at her baby shower on the weekend on her Avo farm💚

3. A delicious breakfast.

4. My feet and some ducks at .careelbay

5. Dad, mum and me at Rachel's Farm at Sydney Film Festival last weekend.

6. Anouk and Grandpa having one of many moments.

7. The guy who cooks all the food our customers eat. For once without an apron and looking quite dapper. Aka Scott. Husband and co-founder.

8. The haul from on the weekend. We got some avos, chillies, oranges, mandarins, lemons and limes. Not bad at all.

Life outside of cooking. 💚😊Hello.

13/06/2023

My sunnies are better than yours! This is not a paid post blah blah blah just a post of appreciation of a brand and an individual who truly believes in something so vehemently that they create positive change. I met Nik from recently who decidedly to “untrash” the planet with the help of his family and make f**king cool sunnies from discarded plastic bottles.

How bloody good!

We need more Niks in this world.

10/06/2023

Fun article in the Good Weekend about our farm regeneration and family shenanigans. If you're at a loose end this weekend there's still time to grab tickets to Rachel's Farm, screening at the Sydney Film Festival tomorrow. The film is a great insight into regeneration of the land and mum is wonderful, relentless and fearless as farmer Mick's farm hand. There's a panel after which I'm sure I'll be entertaining and enlightening.

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What are some experiences that would make great gifts this Christmas??? I've offered a few but please feel free to add more and tag them if you can because it makes it easier for people to find and purchase them. Or if you are an experience then please tag yourself and what you do! 🎄💚🎄💚 I'm going to tag my recommendations here: Psychic recommendation @reaya__ Astrology reading @thequeenofcups64 Regenerative winery @debeaurepairewines Regenerative farm box @wolkifarm @tathraplace @ethicalfarmers @bellingenbeef and so many more! I can't tag them all. (There is actually of list of them in the back of our cookbook) The gung-ho experiences you'll have to google. Theatre and what's on locally you'll have to google. Great local Avalon facials @beachesbeautyavalon And of course us... here @thegoodfarm.shop (der) 💚💚💚🎄🎄🎄

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Things we always consider when creating new meals and products: Can it be made without gluten, preservatives and additives? ✅ Can we source the animal protein from organic or regenerative farms ✅ Can it be made with MSC approved fish? ✅ Is it delicious? ✅ Can it be frozen? ✅ Is it going to nourish our customers and provide real nutritional value? ✅ If the answer isnt yes, we can't make it. 😘

For people new here: We deliver our super healthy, nutritious, delicious meals all over australia. (Sorry WA, not you) If you're unsure if we deliver to your postcode please use the postcode validator on our homepage. Our meals all come frozen and can be thawed and heated at your own convenience. Most meals serve 2, although some serve 3. We use animal produce from small regenerative,organic and / or biodynamic farms. All gluten free. No preservative, additives or cheap industrial oils. Just real food the way nature intended. Thank you to our customer who leave these beautiful reviews. We have over 300 FIVE STAR reviews now. 🙏🏻💚

Another Regenerative box from an other fabulous regenerative farm. This time it's from @ethicalfarmers located in Dungog. They delivering far and wide. It's such a joy getting unpacking these boxes. Knowing the profits go straight to the farmer and knowing it's supporting 🍀animal welfare 🍀land ecology and 🍀human health Ps. This is not a free-bee. I happily paid full price for my box. 📦 Thanks Don and Lauren @ethicalfarmers for your beautiful work!! X

Hope this helps to answer the question! 🚀 🎙️The postcard I was referring to is on @thediaryofaceopodcast and it was the episode with Dr Vonda Write (the healthy aging doctor). Highly recommend. 🏆Our mini health courses talk all about this kind of stuff for those wanting to understand the actual science of exercise, in an easy to digest way. 💚Always remember, some movement is better than no movement!!

Thought this was a good one to follow on from my post yesterday featuring my parents. My experience with the film industry was different to theirs (obviously) and ultimately led me down a different path. I haven't said goodbye to it, but it has felt amazing building this business, we're so proud of it, and being able to support our family from it is so rewarding. I didn't answer the second part of that question... yes, this is a joint venture. Scott and I are co-owners of the Good Farm Shop and we both work solidly in it. The stats I read out in this post are from a really good episode of @thediaryofaceopodcast the specific ep featured @profgalloway and I highly recommend listening to it. I hope this was interesting, thank you for the question! 💚🙏🏻

In the Q and A the other day a fair few people wanted to know what it was like growing up with famous parents. You'll probably be surprised to know it was actually pretty normal. I'd put this down to how they raised us. My parents have always been incredibly down to earth and aside from them travelling a lot for work, their jobs didn't seem any different from any one else's. At a certain point I started to understand that they dressed up as different characters for work and being on set with them was incredibly fun (and at times very spoiling). But it wasn't until I was in year 7 I even knew that they were famous. Someone said to me in the playground "my mum said your parents are famous!" And I was like "are they?" 🧐 But they never ever flaunted their fame, and as kids we constantly heard the sentences like "money doesn't grow on trees" and "waste not want not". We were exposed to some unique experiences due to the nature of their work, and were fortunate enough to travel with them to some pretty amazing places and meet people from all walks of life. But, the thing I can honestly say I remember most about my childhood was the laughter, the fun, the love, and the boundaries! Times that stick out are the times we all spent together at the farm with our cousins, doing things kids love, like playing kick the can, riding around in the Ute, and swimming in the dam. Yes, we were comfortable, but never spoilt. My dad was raised by a single mum in commission housing so I don't think we were ever going to get away with being handed everything on a silver platter. We all had jobs at 16 and were made to work for our pocket money. I think people have this illusion that fame gives people a life others can only dream of, but I think in the wrong hands it can ruin people's lives. My parents did an amazing job at giving us a colourful life, filled with love, laughter and instilled some pretty strong values in all of us. And that's what made my childhood and upbringing spec

FOOD!! We eat it every day but do we really know what it is? 🧐🧐Scott breaks it down. 🥳🥳 More videos like this in our Understanding Nutrition course. Which can be found with our other mini courses on the shop under Mini Health Courses. Link in bio. Hope this was helpful! ❤️

Apparently Dylan's mum has got it going on. 😜 And it's approximately 300 cutenesses in this reel, incase you didn't know. ☺️ OUR COOKBOOK COMES OUT ON SEPTEMBER 3RD AND WILL BE IN ALL FABULOUS BOOKSHOPS NEAR YOU. 🚀🚀🚀🚀 Will also be available on our website. Thanks to everyone who bought a copy so far. Double thanks to everyone who bought two because Booktopia died. (There I'll be some giveaways coming, stay tuned) Pre-order link in bio xx