The mission this month, is to expand your pantry of primal pickings and understanding of how to work with wild foods.
Modern foragers now source wild foods beyond the woods at whole food markets, specialist stores and even online. An expanding interest for native produce inspiring greater proliferation of foraged foods. The presence of indigenous plants and other culinary curiosities at the family dinner table – now a growing trend. With the increase in popularity and availability, one must consider expanding our knowledge for working with wild foods.
Becoming a Primal Epicurean
To unlock the hidden flavours of foraged or indigenous foods a working knowledge of how to prepare, preserve and combine wild ingredients is key. Often the best place to source information about native produce is from the supplier.
Wild food providers Loving Earth take pride in supporting their indigenous growers and providing their customers with useful resources about produce origin, nutritional value, historical, cultural and medicinal significance – with specially crafted recipes by professional chefs.
Online resources like the popular primal lifestyle blog Mark’s Daily Apple also offer definitive guides, recipes and reviews that relate information about wild foods and modern foraging.
Beyond this books like Wild Food by Juleigh Robins describe with beautiful illustration how to enjoy the delights of downunder – providing recipes and details on native herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Juleigh also owns Outback Spirit another online native produce provider that encourages the culinary use of wild foods (website references recipes and other useful info).
