The Drunken Farmhand

14/06/2026

What a fantastic two days!

As part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month, I had the pleasure of teaching Pickling Fundamentals classes and sharing my passion for preserving local produce. Through The Drunken Farmhand, I'm fortunate to not only teach these skills but also showcase the incredible local farmers, artisans, producers and small businesses that make the Scenic Rim such a special place.

A huge thank you to Caz from Scenic Rim Cooking Classes for collaborating on this wonderful event. Together we welcomed some amazing students who learned the basics of safe pickling, enjoyed a delicious spread of local food and drinks, and went home with a copy of my Pickling Fundamentals book and the confidence to start preserving at home.

The classes were filled with great questions, plenty of learning, lots of laughs, and a genuine appreciation for local food and the people who produce it.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. Supporting local producers and sharing traditional food preservation skills is something I'm incredibly passionate about, and seeing so many enthusiastic faces over the last two days made it all worthwhile.

Here's to more pickles, more learning, and more celebrating everything that makes the Scenic Rim amazing!

All products are available from my shop in Beaudesert.
13c William Street, Beaudesert.

12/06/2026

The shelves are fully stocked. 🏺✨

Fresh pickles, local cheeses, handmade pantry goodies, sauces, relishes, grazing treats, and all the little things that make a country pantry feel complete.

Whether you’re building a weekend platter, hunting for a gift, or just popping in for “one jar” (we all know how that goes 😅), we’ve got plenty waiting for you on the shelves.

Come say g’day, have a browse, and grab your favourites fresh from the shelf! 👇

🛍️ Shop online: https://www.thedrunkenfarmhand.com.au/

📍 Visit us: 13c William St, Beaudesert QLD 4285

🕰️ Hours: Thu/Fri 9am–5pm | Sat 9am–1pm

10/06/2026

You’ve got questions, we’ve got pickles. 🥒✨

Whether you want to know what pairs best on a grazing board, which pickle packs the most punch, or what weird and wonderful flavours we’re working on next, we’re always happy to chat food.

At The Drunken Farmhand, we love sharing the stories behind the jars, supporting local makers, and helping people discover something new for their pantry. From sweet and tangy to smoky and spicy, there’s a flavour for everyone.

Still want to know more? Drop your questions in the comments below or send us a DM! 💬

🛍️ Shop online: https://www.thedrunkenfarmhand.com.au/

📍 Visit us: 13c William St, Beaudesert QLD 4285

🕰️ Hours: Thu/Fri 9am–5pm | Sat 9am–1pm

07/06/2026

Grown local, made local, kept local. 🚜🌾
Around here, we believe good food starts with good people, local growers, makers, farmers, and small businesses who genuinely care about what they produce.

Every shelf at The Drunken Farmhand is packed with small-batch products, handmade favourites, and locally sourced goodies we’re proud to stand behind. From pickles and preserves to cheeses, olives, sauces, jerky, and grazing essentials, we’ll always choose quality over quantity.

Because supporting local doesn’t just mean buying local, it means building community, backing small makers, and keeping regional flavours alive. ❤️

Swipe through to see why local will always matter to us. ➡️

🛍️ Shop online: The Drunken Farmhand

📍 Visit us: 13c William St, Beaudesert QLD 4285

🕰️ Hours: Thu/Fri 9am–5pm | Sat 9am–1pm

04/06/2026

🥒🎉 FERMENTED FOOD FESTIVAL GIVEAWAY! 🎉🥒

To celebrate all things fermented and the upcoming Fermented Food Festival tomorrow, The Drunken Farmhand is giving away a fantastic fermentation prize pack!

🏆 One lucky winner will receive:
🎟️ A double pass to the festival
📖 A copy of our Pickling Fundamentals book
🥒 A jar of our small-batch fermented dill pickles

Whether you're a fermentation fanatic, a pickle enthusiast, or just curious about the magic of microbes, this is the perfect chance to dive into the world of fermented foods!

To enter:
✅ Like this post
✅ Tag the person you'd bring along
✅ Tell us why you love fermented foods

Winner will be drawn tonight and contacted via Facebook.

Come along tomorrow, say hello, grab some pickles, and catch our Fermentation 101 demonstration where we'll show just how easy it is to make your own fermented foods at home in the Demo tent!

Good luck, and may the best pickle lover win! 🥒🍀

04/06/2026

Just a quick heads-up that The Drunken Farmhand will be closed Friday 5 June and Saturday 6 June.

You'll find us instead at the Fermented Food Festival at Summer Land Camels on Saturday, where we'll be running fermentation demonstrations and bringing along a selection of our pickles and small-batch ferments for sale.

As many of you know, we're a small family-run business, and throughout June there may be the occasional day where we need to close the shop for events, workshops, production days, or other commitments. We'll do our best to provide plenty of notice whenever this happens.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of local small business. We look forward to seeing some familiar faces at the festival this weekend!

03/06/2026

Secret ingredients are hard to come by....

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Gift shopping? Sorted. 🎁✨

Looking for something a little different? Our hampers are packed with local goodies, small-batch treats, handmade pantry favourites, and plenty of farmhouse charm.

Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, housewarmings, corporate gifts, or just spoiling someone who loves good food. From pickles and relishes to cheeses, crackers, sauces, and sweet treats..... we’ll help you build a gift that actually gets remembered.

Click the link below to browse our hamper range and tick that gift off your list! 👇

🛍️ Shop Hampers: The Drunken Farmhand

📍 Visit us in Beaudesert: 13c William St, Beaudesert QLD 4285

🕰️ Hours: Thu/Fri 9am–5pm | Sat 9am–1pm

02/06/2026

This Chook!
When she is out and about, she is never far from me.