Stephanie Alexander’s limited edition market bag

• The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation has launched a market bag in collaboration with Worktones. 

• The limited-edition bag features Stephanie Alexander’s handwritten shopping list for all-season staples. 

• All proceeds from sales support the Foundation’s hands-on, inclusive food education. 

To celebrate Kitchen Garden Month, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation is releasing a limited-edition market bag in collaboration with hospitality design studio Worktones with 100% of proceeds going towards our charitable mission.

For this special project, founder Stephanie Alexander AO handwrote her essential shopping list of everyday staples; items that are practical, versatile and suited to most budgets and tastes.  Her distinctive cursive script, once used to create menus at her celebrated restaurant Stephanie’s, was then screen-printed onto a large, durable Worktones cotton canvas bag. The design includes an internal pocket to keep small goods, keys and phone secure, and the sturdy canvas material washes beautifully for long-term use. 

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Stephanie’s shopping list 

So, what’s on Stephanie’s shopping list? Unwashed potatoes, imperfect lemons, Swiss brown mushrooms, citrus, big leafy spinach, tart rhubarb, extra virgin olive oil, canned chickpeas, anchovies in olive oil, and more.  

“Blueberries, as most of us know, are high in vitamin C, but this isn't why I chose them. I did because I love them! I have them with my muesli at breakfast time, and I often add a bit of rhubarb as well,” says Stephanie.

Butter also makes the list, but not just any butter. “Just to be pedantic, I usually buy lightly salted butter and I try to use it for everything, so whether I'm making pastry or sautéing my mushrooms, I'll use the same butter,” she explains. 

Broccolini is one of her favourite vegetables, especially the purple variety. “I usually peel the stems, because then you have a stem as delicate as the finest asparagus. I cook the stems for about a minute longer than the top,” she says. 

The result is a thoughtful, fool-proof list brimming with inspiration for your next shop. 

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A limited run of the market bags is available for purchase directly from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. 100% of proceeds support our fun, hands-on and inclusive food education. 

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A heartfelt thank you to Worktones for partnering with us on this exciting project, helping ensure more children develop practical skills, an appreciation of seasonal produce, and a positive, confident and healthy relationship with food — for life. Worktones is Australia's only dedicated hospitality design studio, creating wares for those serving up our favourite food, drinks and good times. 

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation supports communities and educators across Australia to deliver pleasurable food education and kitchen garden programs for children and young people. We provide extensive resources, professional development, a national community of practice, inspiration, and ongoing support to help children and young people form positive food habits for life. 

To learn about the benefits of the Kitchen Garden Program in your school or early childhood service, contact our Support Team, available five days a week on 1300 072 543 or membership@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au.