Butlers Essentials

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

We are at Subiaco Farmers Market today. 8-12

04/06/2026

Need a warm pick me up in Fremantle this morning ?

I’m at Wholelife Pharmach with Jamu in the soup kettle.

Kunyit Asam (turmeric, ginger, Tamarind, lime, cinnamon & honey)

Immunity (elderberry, ginger, cinnamon & clove)

31/05/2026

TURMERIC: MORE THAN JUST CURCUMIN 🌿

Most people know turmeric for curcumin, the bright yellow compound studied for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But turmeric is much more than a single compound.

💛 Curcumin
The most researched component of turmeric, known for supporting healthy inflammatory responses and providing antioxidant benefits.

🖤 Why Add Black Pepper?
Curcumin is not easily absorbed on its own. Black pepper contains piperine, which can dramatically increase the body’s ability to absorb and utilise curcumin.

🥥 Why Add Coconut Oil?
Curcumin is fat-soluble, meaning it dissolves in fats rather than water. Combining turmeric with healthy fats such as coconut oil may help improve absorption.

✨ But That’s Not All…

Turmeric contains hundreds of naturally occurring plant compounds that work together.

🌱 Turmerones
Found in turmeric’s essential oils, these compounds are being studied for their potential role in supporting brain health and healthy inflammatory responses.

🌱 Polysaccharides
Natural plant compounds that may contribute to turmeric’s traditional use for digestive and immune support.

🌱 Digestive Support
For centuries, turmeric has been used to support digestion and comfort after meals, particularly rich or heavy foods.

🌱 Liver Support
Traditional herbal systems have long valued turmeric as a digestive bitter that supports healthy liver function and bile flow.

The more we learn about turmeric, the more we discover that its benefits don’t come from one compound alone. Like many traditional herbs, its strength lies in the whole plant, where numerous compounds work together in harmony.

That’s why traditional preparations often combine turmeric, black pepper, and healthy fats, making the most of what this remarkable golden root has to offer. 🌿💛

29/05/2026

Between the lovely weather forecast and being a little under the weather - no markets for us this weekend.

Toodyay is still open and a haven of warmth.

23/05/2026

SUBI FARMERS MARKET - today

Cold Star to the day, but looking lovely with th sun up. See you at Subi soon.

16/05/2026

Fresh from the fire pit laboratory 🌶️🔥 Tiny bottles. Titanic consequences.

JUST HECTIC 🔥
Our new small batch hot sauce has landed.

Carolina Reapers and Thai Birdseye chillies infused in raw ACV for 3 months, then blended down with garlic into little 50ml bottles of absolute craziness.

Hot, sharp, smoky and slightly unhinged.
This one doesn’t tap you on the shoulder. It kicks the door in.

50ml | $12
Limited small batch available now.
Get in quick before these little lava grenades disappear 🌶️

02/05/2026

Fresh from the infusion shelf… and ready to warm you right up 🔥🌿

Our Ginger & Rosemary Salve and Oil are back in a new batch, slow-crafted the old way. We infuse olive oil with ginger, rosemary, cinnamon, and clove for 6–8 weeks, then gently filter and finish with a targeted blend of essential oils.

The result? A rich, warming formula designed to support circulation and ease tired, aching muscles and joints. Think of it as heat that soaks in, not sits on top.

Perfect on its own, or paired with our Rapid Relief range for a deeper, layered approach to recovery.

Now on the shelves. Come and feel the difference.

02/05/2026

Your kitchen is about to smell like a bakery at sunrise 🍞

Love the sourdough from Toodyay Bakery and want to recreate that deep, tangy magic at home? We’ve got you covered.

We nagged until they relented, and now have their rye sourdough starter, carefully dehydrated and tucked into a jar, ready to live on your pantry shelf until you’re ready to bake.

Just add water, feed it, bring it back to life… and you’re on your way to your own crusty loaves and golden mornings.

$20 a jar
Simple. Alive. Delicious.