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. 

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.

For perhaps fifty thousand years the Aboriginal people have lived, and lived well, in Australia. They have developed a unique knowledge of native plants and a deep understanding of the value of many animal products. Bush Food is an exploration of these traditional skills and a compendium of the kinds of foods eaten by Aborigines. It indicates how food is caught or gathered, hunted or picked, how it is prepared and cooked, and what nutritional value it has. It considers, too, the use of natural products in traditional Aboriginal herbal medicine.

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 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

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.