Stone & Lea was founded in 2015 by Rosanne Stone: a young self taught cook with a love and passion for cooking, entertaining, and enjoying food at its finest. After relocating to Brisbane from NQ, Rosanne frequented the local Farmers Markets on the weekends, picking up the end of Market bargains, following traditional recipes from her Grandma’s Day to Day Cookery Book starting as a hobby, making jams, chutneys and relishes for friends as gifts. Rosanne gained supportive feedback from friends and colleges alike in statements such as “Wow, that jam is so good, it tastes exactly like how I had it growing up, you should sell this the Markets!” So she did, Rosanne took her to her personal favourite Markets filling the gap in where handmade preserves were missing. Using seasonal and fresh produce gathered mostly from the markets and local farmers, Rosanne has revamped the homemade jam, chutney and curd stereotype. Simply through recreating the classics and adding a modern twist on old favourites. All goods are prepared by hand by Rosanne, with no added preservatives. Rosanne keeps with the traditional cooking methods including cooking in small batches, hand stirring each pot, and hand pouring each jar. Such methods ensure the art of preserving is not lost, but now alive more than ever.
