Get To Know Us

That's Clever

Composting Tips: what you can and can’t feed the worms

Tips and Tricks February 5, 2020

In our quest to reduce as much waste in our lives as we can, we’re starting a worm farm. Check out our composting tips to keep your worms happy. 

Read more

13 comments

Dorothy Healy says:

I left some of the wool liner on our verandah. The birds are now coming every day to take it to make nests for the spring. How cool is that?!

Greer says:

This made our day Dorothy! Very cool indeed.

Diane says:

I have left some out for a magpie pair because I saw them pulling out the coconut coir from my hanging baskets. Hope they make use of it.

Juliette Russell says:

Hi I have been using my wool liner as a garden weed mat it seems to work well and degrades at the same rate as the bark I put on top.

Also want to comment that i am generally not happy about the recycling of Hello fresh packaging. Previously we were able to recycle the boxes and freezer packs. Happy to use the wool in the garden but there is only a limited amount you can use. I think you need to relook at your packaging.

Diane Coghlan says:

The wool insulation makes a great top layer on my worm farm. It retains plenty of moisture so keeps the worms damp and insulated from temperature extremes. I will be interested to see if, when it rots down, the worms use it.

Lynne says:

Another use for the wool insulation is to line wire hanging baskets.Works a treat.

Stewart says:

Love the comments about the wool liners.
My experience with a kitchen compost bin is to ensure it is enamelled. This seems to prevent odours for some reason. We use a repurposed kitchen fat collector.

Sonja says:

I haven’t done it yet but I’m going to use the wool liner to put strawberry plants in – sure beats the black plastic I see commercial growers using!

Deborah says:

Did you know that other natural fibres can be composted? Cotton, wool, silk, bamboo etc. I always put my old cotton undies and hubby’s work shorts in the worm farm. All that is left behind are the synthetic parts i.e. elastic, stitching (fully intact), zips, buttons etc. I put them in whole, but if composting in a compost heap they should be cut into small pieces.

Dale Chapple says:

Worm farm is easy and saves a lot of rubbish. Creates good soil and liquid natural fertiliser.

Very information post about composting! Yes I agree that “composting is great for the herb garden or other veggies”

Kim says:

I’m curious to know how long you expect it to take for the insulation to break down?

Michael says:

Hi Your Cool Pouch with corn icon You say these pouches are made from plant based and renewable materials. Can I place them in my worm farm, if so why aren’t they in the list above

Do Table Manners Matter?

Get To Know Us April 30, 2018

In the brave new world of grown up Australian cuisine, the traditional and the innovative often jostle for supremacy. In our al fresco, no mess no fuss eating landscape, we ask: do table manners matter?

Read more

5 health facts that could motivate you in 5 minutes

Tips and Tricks March 3, 2017

Can you separate the fads from the facts about exercising and eating? When you’re being bombarded in the media with the latest “breakthroughs” it’s easy to get confused (...)

Read more

1 comment

How many recipes do you provide with each order?

Our Christmas Gift Guide (for the person who has everything)

Get To Know Us November 29, 2016

You know the person. Every year, just as you’re starting to feel on top of the whole Christmas circus, they send you into a panicked tailspin. What on earth do you get the person who has everything?

Read more

4 comments

Gayle says:

I would like to give two weeks supply of meals to a family in Brisbane as a Xmas gift. Is this possible
Gayle

Greer says:

Hi Gayle,

It sounds like our one off gift card purchases would be perfect for this. You can purchase them here: https://www.hellofresh.com.au/gift/!

Kathryn says:

Is this an a available service in Launceston Tasmania?

Greer says:

Hi Kathryn,

We’re still trying to work out the best way to get our boxes across the Bass Straight. You’ll be the first to know when we do!

Time Saving Cooking Hacks

Tips and Tricks November 21, 2016

When time seems to be stretched, ever thinner, over an enormous amount of stuff to do; that’s when you need these time saving cooking hacks. HelloFresh tested and approved!

Read more

1 comment

Amy says:

What are the containers in the pictures? I love them!

Deciding what’s for dinner down under

Get To Know Us August 12, 2016

Here at HelloFresh, we’re obsessed with eating and all things food. We’re always thinking about how we can whip up delicious recipes that taste great, are good for you, and are actually something you’d want to make yourself!

Read more

Stressed and busy? HelloFresh’s top five tips for how to relax

Get To Know Us July 11, 2016

Lets face it. Life is busy. The days seem to speed by at record pace, you barely turn around and another month has passed us by.

Read more

How to Surprise Your Tastebuds

Tips and Tricks July 8, 2016

  It’s said by those in the know that good food requires a balance of elements, and interplay of flavours. If you’re wondering how to surprise your tastebuds, look no further than these hacks for finding the perfect flavour balance.

Read more

How to Make Dinner with 5 ingredients or less

Tips and Tricks June 16, 2016

From old Mother Hubbard to lazy uni students everywhere, the curse of the empty cupboard is a scary proposition indeed.

Read more

3 comments

Josie says:

These meals look so easy,and delicious.I will definately be trying them.I don’t know if you email recipes,but if you do,I would like to be put on the list.

Greer says:

Hi Josie, You can register your email on our website to get the latest fresh new in our newsletter!

Like your food and recipes

Grow DIY herb seedlings with… egg shells?

Tips and Tricks April 14, 2016

Yep, that’s right! With a few old egg shells and the box they came in, these DIY herb seedlings with be growing skyward in no time!

Read more

Load More