Proud Phoenix & Co

26/06/2026

Some partnerships are planned. Ours began at a set of traffic lights.

Over two years ago, I started experimenting with a recipe that would eventually become one of Proud Phoenix & Co.’s signature products. Countless batches, endless taste tests, and plenty of trial and error led us to our launch in May 2025.

As our business started to grow, one thing became very clear—we were going to need a lot of honey.

From day one, I’ve always believed that if I can support local businesses, farmers, and passionate producers, I will. I reached out to beekeepers across my local area, hoping to find someone who shared those same values.

The response was always kind, but often the same.

“We’d love to help, but with the unpredictability of the bee season, we don’t want to promise something we can’t consistently supply.”

I respected their honesty, but I still hadn’t found the right partner.

Then, one sunny Friday afternoon, everything changed.

I was stopped at a set of traffic lights when I happened to glance to my left. Sitting beside me was a truck with big, bold yellow and black signage.

Pure Peninsula Honey.

I laughed to myself and thought, Well… if that’s not a sign, I don’t know what is.

So I did what most people probably wouldn’t.

I picked up the phone and called them.

I gave what was probably the most cringeworthy sales pitch imaginable, explaining that I was searching for the best beekeeper in Victoria and somehow, the universe had parked their truck right next to me.

There was a brief pause.

They were polite… a little surprised… and probably wondering who on earth this person was. After all, they’d never been propositioned at traffic lights before!

The very next day, I packed up a few jars of our chilli oils and made the trip to meet the team.

One taste was all it took.

Even the people who normally didn’t like chilli oil were hooked from the very first mouthful.

From that day forward, Pure Peninsula Honey became far more than a supplier—they became part of the Proud Phoenix & Co. journey.

Thank you to Karenza, and the amazing Team at Pure Peninsula Honey.
Thank you for believing in My Big Dream ❤️

20/06/2026

Lazy Saturday Evenings at home 🌶🌶🌶
Cold nights, pouring rain outside, heating on full blast — slushie weather.

Ninja Slushie x Coco Hit Lychee Marg X Proud Phoenix Co. We added our mouth-watering Crunchy Chilli Lime Salt to rim the Cocktail glass — you’ll find yourself licking it clean.

Feeling cheeky? Add tequila and a splash of marg mix for the grown-up version.

Coco Hit coconut water — favourite, hands down. 🥥

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17/06/2026

People always ask us two things: “which one’s your favourite?” and “what do you eat it with?”

Honest answer: we can’t pick one without starting a fight in the family group chat.

So we made it easy — eat them all and let your guests fight over which jar empties first.

🔥 The OG-Crunchy Garlic Chilli Oil — goes on everything, no questions asked
🌶️ Hot & Fiery Chilli Crisp — for the “mild is a personal insult” crowd
🍯 Honey Chilli Crisp — even the “I don’t do spicy” people finish this one
🥥 Zesty Coconut & Lime Sambal — bright, fresh, dangerously moreish
🍤 Crispy Prawn Sambal Oil — straight off the spoon, no shame
✨ Crunchy Chilli Lime Salt — aka
Umami Crack. On food, on cocktail rims, on everything
🐖 Crispy Pork Chilli Glaze — was a Christmas special, you demanded it back, so it’s permanent now 😅

Seven ways to make sure your guests go back for seconds.

Which one’s yours? 👇

The Crisp, The Heat, The Legacy 🐦‍🔥

16/06/2026

This Burger is Phenominal 💥

Atomic Chicken Double Southern Fried Chicken Burger. With a Toads Kitchen Cupboard sweet chilli mayo and the finale Proud Phoenix & Co honey chilli crisp.

15/06/2026

Some people sip cocktails on the beach. 🍹
Some people explore Vietnam’s streets hunting for the best Bánh Mì. 🥖
Some people feel like a millionaire with the exchange rate in Vietnam. 💸
Some people find paradise in the Maldives. 🌊
Some people travel the world chasing different cultures. ✈️

Me? I’m at work, genuinely losing sleep over my next batch of chilli oil. 🌶️🔥

No notes. No regrets.
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15/06/2026

🔥 Same soul. New base. Seriously good.

The recipes haven’t changed. They never will. But something beautiful happened when we poured our family’s Saigon-born flavours into 100% Australian cold pressed oil.

Richer. Rounder. A little more golden.

Meet the Cold Pressed Olive Oil Range — four of your favourites, reimagined:

🍯 Hot Honey Crunch — sweet heat that lingers like a good memory
🧄 Crunchy Garlic Chilli Oil — the one that started it all, now silkier than ever
🥥 Zesty Coconut & Lime Sambal — bright, bold, and endlessly tropical
🦐 Crispy Prawn Chilli Oil — umami-deep, crispy-perfect, unapologetically good

Three generations of flavour. One beautiful Australian ingredient.

Every jar is still handcrafted in small batches — because some things should never be rushed.

🛒 Now available at Moses & Co Market Wholefoods — go find your new favourite.

✨ The Crisp. The Heat. The Legacy. ✨

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14/06/2026

Some things are worth freezing for. 💙❄️

What an incredible day at the annual Big Freeze event at Brian’s Gourmet Butchers in Lyndhurst, raising vital funds and awareness for those affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

Watching everyone willingly brave the icy cold for such an important cause was truly inspiring. It was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with generosity, compassion and a shared purpose.

A huge thank you to Brian and Angela for putting on another amazing event. Your commitment to giving back and bringing the community together is something really special, and the incredible turnout showed just how much love and support surrounds this event.

We were so grateful to be part of the day, standing out in the freezing weather serving hot dumplings to the kids and sharing samples from the Proud Phoenix & Co. chilli range. Seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and sharing food with our community is what it’s all about.

To everyone who stopped by, donated, sampled our products, or continues to welcome Proud Phoenix & Co. into your homes — thank you. Your support means the world to our family and small business.

Together, we’re proving that even on the coldest days, community spirit shines the brightest. 💙

13/06/2026

Supporting a great cause. Thank you for organising such an amazing day 🙌

13/06/2026

Pop down to to help support the amazing charity

11/06/2026

Sending Mum Back to Her Motherland 🇻🇳❤️

This trip is extra special.

We’re sending Mum back to Ho Chi Minh City, the place she calls home and where her incredible journey began.

We work hard so we can give back to the woman who sacrificed so much for our family. Every opportunity we’ve had is because of her courage, resilience, and determination. This trip is our way of saying thank you.

Mum is the OG in every sense of the word. Back in 1978, she created her original Crunchy Garlic Chilli Oil recipe — long before chilli oils became a trend. It was made with love, tradition, and the bold flavours of Vietnam, and it’s the foundation of what we proudly share today.

Seeing her back in her element, bargaining with the locals, navigating the bustling markets, and reconnecting with her roots is something truly special. She hasn’t missed a beat. 😊

Everything we do is built on the sacrifices she made and the traditions she passed down. None of this would be possible without her.

To our Mum — thank you for your strength, your sacrifices, your recipes, and your unwavering love. You’re the original creator, the original hustler, and forever our OG. ❤️🇻🇳

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