Uncover culinary delight in Dromana at the kitchen store of Mumma Made, which opened in May 2023 after much planning and preparation.
Founded by Louise Evenden, the artisanal venture is a haven full of handmade relishes, pickles, jams, marmalades and mustards, and is testament to the power of one woman’s passion, dedication – and locally sourced ingredients.
The humble little home store is open on cooking days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and visitors can expect shelves stocked with delectable creations – and accompanying tantalising aromas. There are samples to taste fresh from the pot.
Louise’s journey to create Mumma Made began with a simple love of cooking. After two decades as a nurse, she embarked on a new adventure of crafting preserves when she made marmalade for her sister’s cafe in Mornington. Soon after, in early 2015, she set up a jam and relish stall at Red Hill Community Market. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and today Mumma Made products grace markets on the Mornington Peninsula as well as inner and outer Melbourne suburbs. Louise also supplies gourmet food stores and collaborates with local restaurants and cafes.
What sets Louise’s products apart is her unwavering commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and an old-fashioned, hands-on approach, crafting small handmade batches with no chemicals, preservatives, colours or artificial flavours.
She uses a simple ingredient list – fresh fruits, vegetables and spices – and taste-tests each batch to ensure it meets her high standards. Fruit such as figs, pomegranates and quinces is homegrown. Other ingredients are sourced from local gardens and farmers where possible. Each week, Mumma Made cooks and bottles about 50kg of tomatoes, 20kg strawberries, 30kg raspberries, 30kg zucchini and 50kg onions, to name a few.
Among the most sought-after delights are Raspberry Pomegranate and Thyme Jam, Smoky Tomato and Chilli Chutney, Kasundi Kick (a spicy relish), pickles and mustards. Louise also offers traditional Country Women’s Association favourites like Classic Tomato Relish and Green Tomato Pickles, reminiscent of cherished family recipes.
The business has grown rapidly through word of mouth, and Louise cherishes the glowing reviews and fan mail she receives most days, which helps motivate her when she needs a boost.
If you’re searching for flavours that transport you to a bygone era, pop in to Mumma Made, where every bite tells a story of heritage, craftsmanship and homemade goodness. More details at: mummamade.com.au
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