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tempeh

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Tempeh in an incubator.
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about us

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We are Hellen and Chris Reid. Over a decade ago, we made the leap to the Nelson area chasing a better lifestyle—and boy, did we find it! For over 10 years we’ve been selling Hellen’s delicious Indonesian meals from our food cart, Indo Churro (thank you to all of our fabulous regulars!). Now we are pleased to bring Hellen’s beautiful tempeh that’s as vibrant and full of life as the community we now call home. Together, we’re blending good vibes with great tempeh, one delicious batch at a time.

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