OUR STORY
Seeds & Such is a small family business from the western suburbs of Melbourne. It’s the brainchild of Hien, a mother of two handsome young teenagers.
Despite working three jobs, she's always committed to cooking wholesome, organic meals for her family. Now, she wants to share the goodness of natural foods with everyone.
Humble beginnings
Hien’s love for nature and gardening began as a child on a family farm in the south of Vietnam. Growing and using organic ingredients in cooking was part of her life, inspiring her mottoes, "food IS medicine” and “good health begins in the kitchen.”
From escape to empowerment
Hien’s life took an unexpected turn when she was 12. She and her family were forced to leave the home they loved and flee their country.
Together with other families, they embarked on a treacherous journey in the open sea on a small boat. They spent four days and three nights with a very limited food and water supply before they landed on Malaysia's shore. The government housed them in a refugee camp.
Life was challenging. Although they had shelter, the daily reality was one of lack and uncertainty about their future. Food and water were in short supply, instilling in Hien a deep appreciation of the value of nutrition. She learned the importance of nourishing foods that sustain the body and mind.
After three years of struggle, Hien and her family began a new life in Australia in 1991. The vast and diverse landscapes of their adopted home became the backdrop for the next chapter in Hien's life.
Driven by her love and passion for wholesome nutrition, she began extensive research into real foods. After 30 years of blending Australia's rich food culture with traditional Vietnamese flavours, Hien was ready to share her culinary expertise.
Seeds & Such was born.
It's a venture beyond food – a celebration of resilience, nourishment, and the universal language of shared meals.
Hien invites you to experience the love and passion woven into every dish, a testament to a life shaped by hardship and triumph.
Enjoy organic, unadulterated, GMO-free, real food, designed for every taste and occasion. This is what Seeds & Such is all about.