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Australian Native Ingredients Experience - Immerse yourself in the Native Foods of Australia.

There is no better way to share culture and connection than bringing people together with food.

Australia's Aboriginal culture represents the oldest living culture in the world. It varies throughout the continent in terms of language, tools, foods, the arts and so much more. The Australian Native Ingredients Experience will give you a glimpse into the culture, why connection to country is so important and introduce you to some of the champions of native ingredients as they share their stories.

Bushfood has been sustaining Indigenous Australians as a source of food and medicine for over 70,000 years. These superfoods are packed with flavour, earthy scents, and beautiful colours. Foodie Trails has engaged with industry leaders and culture ambassadors who have shared their stories, knowledge and recipes inviting you on a journey of discovery. Taste, Experience, Explore -   The Native Flavours of Australia.

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This is not just a box of ingredients,it is a carefully curated experience, where you get an insight into Aboriginal culture and customs, an understanding of the native ingredients, their benefits and how to use them in your everyday cooking. Hear the stories from the Aboriginal community educators, chefs and businesses championing native ingredients, culture, and communities.

 
 
 

“Himanshi has a deep curiosity and passion that shows through with this experience and the ongoing work she does with Foodie Trails”

-MARK OLIVE

 
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Meet some of the champions of Native Ingredients and culture

The Australian Native Ingredients Experience is a collection of stories, recipes and knowledge sharing from contributors from the Aboriginal communities as well as people from the wider community. Some of these contributors include

Mark Olive (aka ‘The Black Olive’) is Australia’s renowned Indigenous Chef

Sashi Cheliah MasterChef Australia winner for 2018 and owner of Gaja By Sashi

Colin Atkinson Cultural and bush tucker educator

Sam May an Indigenous Culinary Consultant.

Juan Karanba – Owner of Walkabout Cultural Adventures

Rob Hyatt - Manager for Education at the Koorie Heritage Trust

Kiewa Austin-Rioli – Artist and owner of Sweet Water Art

Kyle Johns is the Executive Chef of Appellation + The Louise a Luxury Lodge of Australia.

Hayley Blieden - Certified practising dietitian and nutritionist, Hayley established The Australian Superfood Co in 2015 celebrating native Australian ingredients

Leanne Farrell owner of Luvlee Gourmet Ice Cream and resident chef at Foodie Trails

Himanshi Munshaw Luhar – Chief Foodie at Foodie Trails and the curator of the Native Ingredients Experience

Nathan Lovett - CEO of the National Indigenous Culinary Institute

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What’s included in your Experience

  • A gift box featuring a selection of 14 Australia Native spices and fruit powders in a combination of 3 – 30gm packs all ethically sourced from The Australian Superfood Co. In 2020 The MasterChef pantry was stocked with their range of native ingredients.

  • A recipe book, with ideas, inspiration, and techniques to use your ingredients from chefs like Mark Olive (aka the Black Olive), Sashi Cheliah winner of MasterChef 2018, and other Indigenous and multicultural chefs.

  • Access to carefully curated videos by our native ingredient and cultural champions offering cultural understanding, knowledge sharing and masterclasses on each ingredient. Presenters include cultural educators, artists, chefs and businesses telling their Aboriginal stories.

  • Exclusive access to our Facebook group, meet likeminded people, share recipes, learn techniques, and make connections.

Part one is the Ingredients Box and recipe book, you will have a great time experimenting and creating new dishes in your kitchen with these.

Part two is the online experience – This comes in the form of several videos exploring ingredient master classes, stories from members of the Aboriginal community and organisations within the space of promoting the use of native ingredients

Ingredients featured in the box

Herbs and Seeds

  • Aniseed Myrtle

  • Lemon Myrtle

  • Sandalwood Nuts

  • Cinnamon Myrtle

  • Wattleseed

  • Mountain Pepper Leaf

  • Old Man Saltbush

  • Mountain Pepperberry

  • Strawberry Gum

Fruit Powders

  • Desert Lime

  • Quandong Peach

  • Kakadu Plum

  • Finger Lime

  • Davidson Plum

 

The products in this box are ethically sourced through The Australian Superfood Co.

About The Australian Superfood Co

The Australian Superfood Co has a policy of prioritising native produce sourcing from Indigenous Australians. They work with Indigenous communities who wild harvest produce, as well as with Indigenous and non-indigenous farmers cultivating native fruits, herbs and seeds.

Procurement programs generate seasonal employment for over 1000 Indigenous Australians.

Find out more at  https://austsuperfoods.com.au/commitment-to-community/

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We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and waters of the people of the Kulin nation and their rich culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as Australia’s first peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and live throughout Australia