Tony & Felicity of Tonemade

Jul

A Healing Start, One Jar at a Time

At sunrise, their kitchen fills with the scent of simmering bones, herbs and vegetables. This is the daily rhythm for Tony and Felicity, the duo behind Tonemade. Their small-batch bonebroths are crafted on the Bass Coast with purpose and care—a response to their own health journeys and a desire to support others.

After Tony experienced a significant autoimmune health crisis and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, he began revisiting the nourishing foods of his childhood and kitchen training… especially slow-cooked bone broths.

At the same time, Felicity, who was managing IBS and anxiety, turned to natural and holistic approaches to healing. Through this journey, they discovered the power of food as medicine, and became passionate about creating clean, nourishing products to support others. What started on their kitchen bench grew into a certified organic product that people across Australia love and rely on.

From Chef and Scientist to Wellness Makers

Tony, a trained chef and passionate permaculturalist, experimented with traditional broths. Felicity, with a background in biomedical science and yoga, was focused on the relationship between gut health, mood and immunity. Together, they crafted powdered broths that are shelf-stable, rich in nutrients, and simple to use.

“Our products are a direct reflection of what we needed for healing: transparency, quality and simplicity.”

Their powdered format allows the goodness of slow-simmered broth to be easily stirred into warm water, soup or meals for home, at work or on the go for in instant wellness boost.

“We combined evidence-based knowledge with real food principles. Every product we offer is something we use ourselves—crafted with intention to support gut health, immunity and whole-body wellness,” said Felicity.

Certified Organic Bone Broths

Tonemade produces small batches of unfiltered, nutrient-rich bone broth using 100% certified organic vegetables and pasture-raised bones sourced from Cherry Tree Organics. They are gluten-free, preservative-free, dairy-free and made without fillers, gums or additives. Just real food, done right. FODMAP-friendly options are also available.

“We make it the way it’s meant to be made. Real ingredients, long simmer, nothing hidden,” says Tony.

Their customers often report improved digestion, better energy and reduced sugar cravings. Others describe clearer skin, stronger nails and feeling more nourished during recovery from illness or surgery.

Personal Health, Shared Values

Transparency is at the heart of Tonemade. Every ingredient is listed, every supplier is vetted, and sustainability is a core principle.

“We want people to know what they’re eating, where it came from, and how it was made. That matters,” says Felicity.

They’ve built strong local connections, particularly with Cherry Tree Organics, who supply 95% of their ingredients.

“We’ve had customers write to say our broth helped them through chemotherapy, supported their kids with chronic illness, or eased lifelong digestive issues. One customer even came off reflux medication. That reminds us that this isn’t just food… it’s fuel for healing.”

A Whole Pantry of Wellness

Tonemade offers a range of certified organic, gut-friendly products extending beyond their signature bone broths. Their offerings include nutrient-dense dehydrated bone broth powders (beef, chicken and FODMAP-friendly varieties), a plant-based miso vegetable stock, and a richly reduced organic red wine jus.

They also produce a range of broth-based seasonings and salts using organic spices and Pink Lake Salt from Mount Zero Olives, traditional organic tallow for both culinary and topical use and an ACV Tonic that has been steeped for three months with a selection of immune and digestively supportive ingredients. All products are gluten-free, free from additives and preservatives, and made from real, whole food ingredients. They can be found at many Bass Coast businesses, local farmers markets, and on their website.

Daily Rituals

Felicity and Tony’s favourite way to enjoy broth? A warm cup first thing in the morning for grounding and energy, or a nourishing mid-afternoon reset. It also finds its way into all their soups, risottos and slow-cooked meals.

“Every product we offer is something we use ourselves.”

Working together comes naturally. Tony leads production and innovation, while Felicity focuses on wellness, education and community.

“There’s a beautiful rhythm in working as a couple—we bring different strengths but share the same values.”

A Seasonal Recipe to Try

In the depths of Winter, many of us here on the Bass Coast are snuggling up by the fire with soup or stew simmering on the stove. Try this delicious and nourishing recipe from Tony and Felicity’s kitchen: