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19/03/2026

Chili ferment day = usually a full-on tear-fest 🥲🌶️🔥
One of the trickiest things to ferment, and for good reason: processing those fresh hot chilies always turns into an onion-level cry session. The rest of the crew? They wisely declare themselves “allergic” to chili and chuck in a sickie. 😅
I only tackle this beast every 2 years (or once a year if I can round up enough brave helpers). But yesterday..… for the FIRST TIME EVER… zero tears. Not a single one. I think I finally cracked the code! Maybe more hot sauce ferments are in my future after all 👀✨
And speaking of 🔥 sauces… our 2-year-aged green sambal is ready!! Deep, hot umami goodness with serious spice level 🥵. Perfect for elevating pizza, pasta, curries, stir-fries, fried rice, buffalo wings… basically anything that needs a bold kick.

We will posting that up for sale as soon as the labels arrive. Keep your eyes peeled for that!

Who’s brave enough to try? Drop a 🌶️ below if you’re team heat!

18/03/2026

Carrot 🥕 Kraut is officially the new family fav. I’m not sure if it connected to Easter. 🐣
But the kids can’t seem to get enough of the zesty carrot slices.

I think the whole jar can easily be devoured in one sitting. 😆 It’s definitely a good sign that the flavour profile of this kraut is 👌.

What’s your favourite GUTSY ferment at the moment? Drop a 🥕, 🧄, 🫜, 🌶️ if that’s the gutsy ferment you are craving at the moment?

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14/03/2026

Apart from being away for an extended period of time recently, this man had faithfully woken up, rain 🌧️ hail or shine ☀️, at 3.30am every Saturday to be at the West End Markets. For the last 13 years.
Being his 40th today, we as a family decided to let him have a day off from the markets. Thanks to the help of the older kids, who worked marvelously as a team to run the stall on their own, we were able to celebrate Josh’s birthday 🎉 by heading down south.
Happy 40th birthday to the hardest-working, most dedicated husband and dad we could ever ask for ❤️ You pour your heart into our family and our little market corner every single week without complaint, and today we got to spoil you instead. Watching the kids step up made us all so proud—and it’s all because of the incredible example you set.
Here’s to you, Josh: our rock, our early-riser, our forever reason to smile. May this next chapter bring you more rest, more adventures with us, and all the joy you give out tenfold. We love you more than words (or early mornings) can say! 🥳🎂💙

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11/03/2026

Meet Farmer Luke 👨‍🌾 – the absolute legend behind the organic chilies we use!
Bald head, covered in tattoos, you’d never guess this guy spends his days knee-deep in soil… but out west on his 40-acre patch, he and his wife have been grinding hard these past couple months. They planted 1500 chili seedlings in the blazing summer heat (almost killed their backs!) , all so we can have killer jalapeños ready to ferment this autumn. Talk about dedication! 🔥🌶️

We’ve got some epic fermenting plans lined up for these beauties, but we want to hear from you – our gutsy, heat-loving customers! What ferments are you craving? Green hot sauce? Pickled jalapeños with a twist? Drop your ideas below 👇 We might just make your dream batch happen!

Thanks Luke (and Bonnie) for the sweat and love that goes into every chili. Can’t wait to turn these into something spicy! 🌶️✨

06/03/2026

We are suffering 😩 from vacation withdrawal syndrome! This are some special travel memory pegs from our Taiwan travels.

I’m missing bubble tea 🧋 (that doesnt’t break your budget to enjoy 1-2 daily), the friendly people, the variety of traditional Chinese foods, hot springs, nature so close to city, shopping 🛍️….

What a beautiful country with such mesmerizing nature 🌲 , delicious food 🍱 and still so much to explore 🚵‍♂️.

Some may choose to differ but I’d choose Taiwan 🇹🇼 over Europe any day. 😆

03/03/2026

My friend recently asked me what’s an easy summer ferment to craft.

Tomatoes are in abundance at the moment. So here’s the cultured Salsa recipe for you, Robyn. 😊 Happy fermenting!!

Fermented Tomato Salsa (makes ~1L jar)
Ingredients
• 1 kg tomatoes, deseeded & diced 🍅
• 1 capsicum, deseeded & diced
• ½ red onion, diced
• 1 green jalapeño, deseeded (optional for less heat) & diced
• ¼ cup chopped coriander
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp kraut juice (optional, for faster ferment)
• 1 × 1L sterilized Mason jar

Method
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Let sit 20 min until tomatoes release juice and liquid pools.
3. Pack tightly into the jar, pressing down so juices cover everything. Remove any bits floating above the liquid. Leave ~5 cm headspace.
4. Seal lid tightly. Place jar in a bowl (to catch potential overflow).
5. Ferment at room temperature 2–5 days until bubbles appear and it reaches desired tanginess.
6. Taste daily after day 2. Refrigerate when ready.
Enjoy probiotic-rich, tangy salsa!

17/02/2026

Wishing all our amazing, gutsy customers a very Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧🐎🔥
May the Year of the Fire Horse charge you with unstoppable energy,resilient gut , and abundance health.
From our family to yours, here’s to galloping toward new heights, big wins, and endless prosperity in 2026! 💪❤️

30/01/2026

Finally! 🎉 The last barrel of our beloved Cauliflower Kimchi is officially down for the 2025-2026 season! 🥬🔥
This fermenting year turned out to be our busiest yet — we kept those barrels bubbling right into summer (who knew?!). Normally this would be our quiet recharge time with empty barrels and a coldroom bursting with kraut & kimchi… but nope! We were still at it, sleeves rolled up, because of YOU — our incredible GUTSY community!
Your support, love, and gut-healing journeys kept us going strong. We’re beyond honored and so grateful. 🙏❤️ The coldroom is finally looking satisfyingly stocked (extra summer hours well spent 😅).
Now… it’s time for a well-deserved break! ✈️ Our big family (us & our 6kids 😅) is heading overseas for the next 4 weeks — off to Taiwan and Singapore for some epic food adventures, family time, and (fingers crossed) a bit of actual relaxation. 😆🌴
We’ll keep you posted with tasty updates, street eats, and maybe a few fermentation-inspired moments along the way!
Thank you again for making this season so special. Who’s excited for what we bring back (and ferment next)? Drop a ❤️ or 👇 your fave GUTSY flavor below!
See you soon, GUTSY warriors! 💪🥳

21/01/2026

Empower Your Little One’s Health: Unlock the Power of Kraut Juice! 🥬💪
( Inspired by Nourishing Traditions )

Hey GUTSY parents! GUTSY Gut Tonic A.K.A kraut juice—the probiotic-rich liquid from fermented sauerkraut —is a simple, powerful traditional superfood to give your kids a strong start.

We basically have to beg to share a swig of gut tonic with this GUTSY baby. He especially 💗 Beetroot & Citrus 🍊 gut tonic.

Why include it in your little one’s diet? Here’s the scoop.

• PROBIOTIC BOOST : Floods their developing gut with beneficial bacteria to support smooth digestion & ease tummy troubles

• SUPERCHARGES NUTRIENT ABSORPTION + natural IMMUNITY with bonus vitamin C & enzymes

• Builds a RESILIENT MICROBIOME the time-tested way with traditional fermented food ( think GUTSY Ferments 😁) for vibrant health now and long-term

Pro tip: Start small. Just 1 tsp mixed into water, juice, or meals.

Our little one’s has been drinking kraut juice since day dot. That’s why he is able to consume quite a few swigs neat.

Go with your gut concerning how much to add to your little one’s diet.

You’re giving your child real nourishment—own that power! Who’s stepping up their kid’s gut game? Share below! 🌿

06/01/2026

Here’s to an epic New Year ahead! We’re incredibly grateful for every one of our GUTSY customers who’ve made this journey so extraordinary—may 2026 bring you gutsy adventures, unstoppable energy, and heaps of drive! That’s how our family roll. 😆😅🤩😁

17/12/2025

I can’t believe we got a video done with this two little rascals!

Hopefully we got our message over to you without you being too distracted by all their playful antics. 😆

Thank you 🙏 so much to all our phenomenal customers incredible support and all the orders pouring in over the last couple of weeks—you’ve absolutely made our holiday season!

If you haven’t grabbed your Gutsy Christmas Box 📦 yet, this is truly your last chance! Orders close 22nd Dec 9am to guarantee delivery before Christmas.

Don’t miss out—head to the link in bio now and treat yourself or someone special to the gift of better gut health this Christmas! 🎄❤️

01/12/2025

🎄 6-hour packing marathon done and dusted!
You lot went ABSOLUTELY wild for our Gutsy Christmas Box — thank you, GUTSY Lovers ! 🙌

We’ve been boxing up happiness all day and we’re almost completely out of our limited-edition Festive Fruit Mince jars…

⚡️ Only 10 jars left in existence.
Once they’re gone, they’re GONE until next Christmas. Our next packing day isn’t until Monday, and at this rate these last 10 won’t even see the weekend.
If you want a Christmas Box that actually includes the famous Festive Fruit Mince, grab one RIGHT NOW before someone else beats you to it.
Link in bio/story — don’t sleep on this one! 🏃‍♀️❤️

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GUTSY is a small business, which is family owned and run. Although we're small, we have a big vision! Being the only fermentery that ferments in oak barrels with 100% Australian and certified organic produce, we are passionate about bringing you and your family the best quality ferments.

We provide a range of sauerkraut & kimchi products in a variety of flavours, that will make the perfect addition to your family meals. To keep things interesting, we love crafting limited edition seasonal vegetable ferments, honey ferments, probiotic fruit syrups, prebiotic seedy bread premix, and other exciting products throughout the year.

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