Australian Bush Superfoods Plant-based Recipes At Home

$30.00

4 in stock

By Lily Alice & Thomas O'Quinn

Australia's unique native ingredients boast nutritional and medicinal benefits that cannot be found anywhere else. From the Kakadu plum with its unmatched vitamin C content, to Bunya nuts that contain natural antibacterial properties, knowledge of these superfoods has been passed down in Aboriginal cultures for thousands of years.

Warndu Mai Good Food Cookbook

$48.00

16 in stock

Written by Warndu’s Founders Damien Coulthand and Rebecca Sullivan, this gorgeous fully illustrated, informative and contemporary cookbook and compendium of native foods will show you how to create truly Australian food and drinks at home.

First Nations Food Companion By Coulthard Damien

$55.00

13 in stock

We know more about pine nuts than bunya nuts, kale than warrigal greens, but there’s an edible pantry of unique flavours that First Nations people have been making the most of long before anyone came up with the word ‘foodie’. Welcome to a food-lover’s guidebook to the First Foods of this continent. Including an informative guide to more than 60 of the most accessible Indigenous ingredients, including their flavour profiles, along with tips for how to buy, grow and store them.

An-Me Arri-Ngun: The Food We Eat by Gary Fox and Murray Garde

$50.00

14 in stock

This is the second edition of a landmark book originally released in July 2018 which represents the culmination of decades of work describing the edible bush foods of the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, one of Australian’s best known tourist destinations. The authors and Kundjeyhmi people have worked closely to photograph and describe 149 plants species: from the toffee-like gum of river wattle to sweet an-badju yams sought by singing children. Each plant’s description includes: Kundjeyhmi, scientific and English common names; plant uses; plant preparation and its cultural significance. The information is presented in clear, easy-to-read language, accompanied by over 500 spectacular photographs. For over 60,000 years, the Kundjeyhmi people of Kakadu have gained an intimate knowledge of the area’s plant foods. An-me Arri-ngun: The Food We Eat will fascinate all those interested in Aboriginal life and culture, bush tucker, bush medicine, ethno-botany and Australian flora.

Bush Tukka Guide 2nd Edition

$27.00

10 in stock

In Samantha Martin’s updated “Bush Tukka Guide,” readers unearth additional bush foods and recipes in a convenient field guide format. Dubbed the Bush Tukka Woman, Jaru descendant Samantha draws on her ancestral knowledge to enrich this edition. With over 20 new bush foods showcased through her artwork and photography, Samantha delves into plant and animal identification, offering nutritional insights and cautionary notes. From Kakadu plums to magpie goose, each entry features detailed descriptions, distribution maps, and delectable recipes like bunya nut pesto. This guide not only educates but also honors First Nations wisdom, revealing the abundance of bush foods on Country.

Kimberley Bush Medicine

$55.00

7 in stock

Kimberley Bush Medicine is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants that were regularly used by the Indigenous people of the Kimberley region, providing alternative treatments and protection from common ailments. Authors Madison King and retired nurse educator John Horsfall have compiled this invaluable knowledge from the wisdom passed down by Kimberley elders, ensuring that it will not be lost forever with the passing of time.

This practical reference covers over 250 different species of medicinal plants, providing information on their uses and how to prepare them. It is the first of its kind to provide such a comprehensive compilation of medicinal plants used by Aboriginal people of the Kimberley region before European settlement.

Kimberley Bush Medicine includes images of each plant, making it an essential resource for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. With no comparable book on plant medicines available, this guide is a must-have for anyone interested in traditional healing practices and the preservation of ancient knowledge.

"Kimberley Bush Medicine is a must-have reference for anyone interested in exploring Australia’s vast range of culturally important plants." – Fiona Murdoch, Growing Australian No.267 March 2024

Noongar Bush Tucker by Vivienne Hansen and John Horsfall

$39.50

5 in stock

Before the colonisation of Australia, Aboriginal Australians lived on a wonderful larder of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean meat, in a land largely free from disease, with more exercise, less stress and supportive communities.

Today, in Aboriginal communities all over Australia, there are higher instances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, some types of cancer and lung diseases than in the general population.

This book is an attempt to preserve bush tucker knowledge for future generations of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to ensure the information is not lost with the passing of Elders.

The authors describe over 260 species of the edible plants and fungi that were regularly gathered by the Noongars of the Bibbulmun Nation of the south-west of Western Australia before and after colonisation. Many of these plants and fungi are difficult to find today because of land clearing for crops and the farming of sheep and cattle.

The Australian Ingredients Kitchen by Bruno Dann & Tahlia Mandie

$40.00

34 in stock

Embrace the richness of bushfoods and make them part of your everyday cooking with this inspiring collection from Nyul Nyul Elder Bruno Dann and Tahlia Mandie of Kakadu Plum Co. Offering 60 simple recipes, this book brings together dishes from Elder Bruno's camp kitchen, Tahlia's family kitchen, and other First Nations and non-Indigenous cooks. A comprehensive pantry section introduces essential bushfoods, with tips on sourcing, using, and even growing them. By cooking with bushfoods, we can honor First Nations knowledge and live in greater harmony with the land.

Kimberley Bush Food

$55.00

7 in stock

In an effort to preserve the traditional knowledge of bush food, authors Madison King and nurse educator, John Horsfall, have documented over 350 species of plants and fungi that were regularly gathered by the Indigenous peoples of the Kimberley region before and after colonisation.

Kimberley Bush Food is a valuable resource for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people interested in traditional bush food and alternative medicine. With comprehensive information on over 350 species, including images of each plant, this book is a practical guide to preserving traditional knowledge and using the plants and fungi of the Kimberley region for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Written by experts in the field, this book describes each species of plant and fungi, its nutritional benefits, and how it was used by the Indigenous people of the Kimberley region. It also includes detailed information on where to find these plants and fungi and how to prepare them for consumption.

With land clearing for crops and farming of sheep and cattle contributing to the extinction of many of these species, this guide offers a timely and important insight into traditional knowledge that has been passed down for thousands of years. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Aboriginal culture, bush food, and preserving the knowledge of the past for future generations.

Coo-ee Cuisine

$32.00

13 in stock

Aunty Dale Chapman's Coo-ee Cuisine Cookbook is a beautifully presented full colour A5 spiral bound Recipe Book with over 75 delicious recipes  using native Australian ingredients.

Of the book Dale quotes - "The world is definitely ready for the unique and nutritious qualities of our indigenous seeds, spices, leaves and meats. I believe integrating bush tucker into the home kitchen is as simple as ensuring that the home cook is confident in substituting and enhancing family favourite recipes with these unique ingredients".