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Unlock a world of Australia's unique flavour with this gift card.
Australian wild herbs and spices, preserves, specialty wild lime oils and much more. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the tastes of Australia. The Bush BBQ website also has a lot of info for those who want to learn more about the flavours of the bush. Lots of quick and easy recipes.Your gift contributes to the livelihoods of Australian farmers, growers and wild harvesters living in regional and remote communities. Bush BBQ also supports many artisan producers who are passionate about preserving Australian culinary heritage.Give the gift of flavour exploration! This is a gift that keeps on giving fostering a deeper appreciation for Australian cuisine.
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A wild Australian herb and spice Gift Card with so much to choose from. Perfect for the foodies and flavour seekers in your life.Thank You
Just a simple and the perfect way to show your appreciation, sustainable and delicious, and say "Thankyou" -
Dichopogon strictus. These beautiful lilies, with the chocolate scented flowers, were favoured as a great bushfood treat and for their nutritious tubers by Aboriginal people for generations. These beautiful lilies with the chocolate scented flowers were eaten for their nutritious tubers. Always remember to leave enough to reseed for the next year as the Aboriginal people did. The long lasting flowers are visible from August to February and grouped together are a wonderful addition to any garden. The packet contains approximately 30 seeds and instructions for propagation. -
Grows in an arid temperate climate in West Australia. The current bush was very important for traditional bush medicine and is today being investigated for its anti cancer properties A rigid spiny shrub growing 1m high with unusual one-sided white, cream or yellow flowers. The current bush was very important for traditional bush medicine and is today being investigated for its anti cancer properties Comes complete with propagation instructions. 10 seeds per pack -
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Wild Australian Pepper, grow your own pepperberries
Australian Mountain Pepperberry bush is a shrub/small tree of 4 to 5 metres.
This shallow rooting plant dehydrates on hot days so it will need a good water supply and plenty of shade. The leaves can be used throughout the year and make an excellent peppery additive when cooking a wide range of dishes. The berries (produced on female plants) are very hot, and when dried they can be used with a pepper grinder. This pack contains 30 seeds and also includes instructions for germination and harvesting. Buy some today to have your own supply of this delicious herb. Its natural habitat is in the cool, moist, elevated areas of Tasmania and south-east Australia. -
Melaleuca alternifolia This plant has everything! Use the aromatic leaves to aid colds, and use the paper bark to wrap and cook your authentic bush tucker meals in. Melaleuca alternifolia is a tall shrub with papery bark and white flowers in spring and summer, it has aromatic foliage where valuable oil is extracted. Tea Tree Oil has great germicidal properties and is used in a range of products, including antiseptics, deodorants, shampoos and soaps. This plant has everything! Use the aromatic leaves to aid colds, and use the paper bark to wrap your authentic bush cuisine. This pack contains 30 viable seeds and propagation notes. -
Grown your own Wattleseed!
Wattle trees grow throughout Australia
Wattleseed, Acacia victoriae The wattle tree makes an excellent hedge and is also often used as a fodder crop
Acacia victoriae is drought and frost resistant. The seeds are collected in summer, ground and roasted. Their nutty texture and coffee-like aroma have made them highly sought after for use in confectionery and baking. This seed pack contains 30 seeds and includes instructions for germination and harvesting the seed. Seeds from the Wattle tree are edible, but there are a few species that aren't so be sure to check with an expert before trying them. A great bushfood treat. These seeds are Acacia victoriae. -
Warragul Greens make a great edible ground cover
Tetragonia tetragonioides This green leafy plant likes all but the coldest climates, can be grown hydroponically. I"ve got it growing really well in a shady spot in my garden and am constantly picking from it. Others have it in the sun, this bushtucker plant is hardy, healthy and rampant. Warragul Greens is a perennial plant ; and reaches about 50 cm tall and has distinctive arrow-shaped dark green leaves. A good substitute for spinach, you can blanch in hot water for about 1 minute, then plunge into cold water, this removes the mildly toxic oxalates, but not always necessary. I only blanch if the leaves are really mature as they can have bitter overtones, but normally I'm picking my Warraguls regularly for pies, and add to salads etc so just chop them up. Once established this plant is very tough and will provide you with year round food. It likes all but the coldest climates.....you can cut it and it will grow again and again. ; They can be grown hydroponically. The packet contains approximately 30 seeds and instructions for propagation. -
Portulaca oleracea. This low growing bushfood plant grows in arid and temperate climates and is grown for its spicy leaves and stems. Can be eaten raw in salads or steamed like spinach, a great bushtucker alternative. The seeds can be collected and ground into a paste for cooking. Once established these plants are ver hardy and with small yellow flowers over summer they are a very pretty addition to your bushfood garden. This pack contains approximately 100 seeds and instructions for propagating. -
Lomandra longifolia. Grows in temperate to arid, across the East coast of Australia, leaves have traditionally been used for basket making. Not only do these beautiful Australian native grasses make refreshing bush snacks, but their leaves have traditionally been used for basket making. This pack contains 30 seeds and propagating instructions.
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Lemon Myrtle Backhousia citroidora ... the "Queen" of the bushfood industry
This wonderful Australian native herb has been used for food, in cosmetics, insect repellants as bush medicine and much more. Probably the best known bush herb, the leaf has a strong lemon citrus flavour and aroma, great for adding some great flavour to any dish. To learn more about Lemon Myrtle, how to use it, how it grows, is it healthy for you, the history of lemon myrtle. -
How to use Australian Pepperberries
These amazing little dried black Pepperberries pack a really "really" hot chilli punch
So many times when giving cooking demo's or talking about native edibles, sending around samples for people to smell and try. Pepperberries are the one thing that I advise not to try, but of course, there's always someone!...and then I'm treated to the drama of watering eyes and a hand trying to fan out a burning mouth. Yes, pepperberries really pack a punch! These little guys are really hot hot hot, it firsts hits on the tip of your tongue which goes numb...good party trick I guess if you're feeling that way! But saying that, pepperberries are a great substitute for the normal, and much loved, black peppercorns. What's not to like?Are Pepperberries good for you?
Yes, they have some outstanding health benefits.
Pepperberries are rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants help protect cells from free radicals which can contribute various diseases. Pepperberries could help to prevent onset of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimers. They could also help with anti-inflammatory conditions. Pepperberries have proven antimicrobial activity. This can help fight harmful bacteria and infection.Polygodial is the main flavor component and has been shown to have antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
They contain Vitamin E, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Lutein ( good for eye health), and Zinc.Traditionally pepperberries were used to help with digestionInterestingly Pepperberries can enhance collagen production. Collagen is such a big buzz work at the moment with many people taking extra collegan in tablet and drink form to improve skin health and stop "age-defying" conditions. These little berries can help to increase hydration for anyone aiming for a clear, healthy skin.For more interesting reading on Australian Native Pepperberries go to the Agrifutures reportFor something a little different, but totally delicious, try Roasted wattleseed and Pepperberry Chai MochaFor tea drinkers our Roasted Wattleseed and Pepperberry Chai TeaTea comes in pyramid shaped tea bags and with 100% sustainable packaging, it makes a great gift idea or a treat for yourself. -
Australian native Strawberry Gum is used by both culinary and distilling companies
Loved for its distinct fruity berry-eucalypt spicy flavour and aroma
The beautiful leaf of the Strawberry Gum, Eucalyptus olida, can be used both fresh and dried. Jams, desserts, baked goods as well as in teas, its a delicious native herb to get to know.Just after the 2nd World War it was used to create cordials. Its unique flavour was a component in perfumes and household disinfectants.Cooking, especially in creamy desserts this Australian native herb really shines, try making a Panna Cotta and adding some Strawberry Gum, its a real crowd pleaser. Don't use too much, as with most Australian natives they are strong. Get to know the flavour you want and let it work its magic.I've often used it in cooking vegetables like sweet potatoes in foil. Just chop up the sweet potatoes, lay on foil, a light cover of olive oil, some salt and ground pepperberry, then a little strawberry gum, cook in oven and serve.Strawberry Gum Tea
Cheese cakes, jams or teas or even add to your pot pourri, this fragrant bush leaf, once used, will always be a popular in your pantry.Is Strawberry healthy for you?
The leaves have a high concentration of essential oils, they are a great antioxidant and have anti fungal and antibiotic properties. -
I love all things liquorice or aniseed and Anise myrtle is just that in Australian native herb form
Known lovingly as Aniseed myrtle, this dried and milled leaf is a fantastic addition to any dish requiring an aniseed flavour. Use instead of Star Anise or even Pernod. The flavour diminishes if you cook too long, so like with many herbs add to your dish at the end of the cooking, this Australian native dried leaf won't disappoint. A great addition to a salad, Thai style food or seafood. If you love "all things" aniseed, which I do, Anise myrtle is a great one to have in your kitchen pantry Remember, as with all herbs and spices, whilst they look fantastic on show in the kitchen, the best place to store it is in a dry, dark, cool space. -
Wattleseed when it's roasted and milled has a beautiful nutty, chocolate, coffee flavour and aroma. Originally we used to use Acacia victoriae, now many more are being roasted for culinary use and their flavours are every bit as nice as Acacia vic. Wattleseed has fast become one of the most popular of the Australian native herbs, when you try for yourself you'll understand why.
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Australian Pepperberries add a flavour punch to your grinder with this peppery combo Tasmanian Pepperberries join forces with Green, Pink, White and Black Peppercorns to create a high-spirited palette of colour and flavour for more lively, aromatic excitement.
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NATIVE PEPPERLEAF, Tasmannia lanceolata
Soft, peppery, earthy and aromatic
Wild Australian Pepper, both the leaf and berries, come from the alpine areas of Tasmania and North East Victoria. They are from the same bush. The pepperberries are super hot and usually heat or freeze dried.
For the most part native pepper is still wild harvested the bought back to the farm for sorting, cleaning, drying and milling. Whilst it is increasingly grown on private properties it is still harvested on Crown Land, where permits need to be applied for. The leaves of the native pepper plant can be used either fresh or dried. They are often milled to a fine powder and can be directly replace your normal pepper. Use these on a daily basis and you'll learn to love the peppery, slightly eucalypt flavour, uniquely Australian and a touch of the bush! Australian native pepper is packed with anti oxidants and has great stomach settling properties. Read more about the health giving aspects of Australian pepper Many home cooks, chef, food producers and schools are now using native pepper on a daily basis. It is sold both nationally and internationally with the international market growing quickly. -
Is Peppermint Gum food for you?
The leaves of the Peppermint Gum have been prized for its strong flavour and aroma for centuries.
From the original inhabitants of Australia to present day it's known for it's ability to aid digestion, help to reduce nausea, can potentially relieve headaches as well as a breath freshener. It can also be used topically to soothe skin irritations and help with muscle aches. This bushfood herb is a great bush medicine for coughs and colds, just put some in hot water and enhale the fumes.Peppermint Gum is a robust herb, both fresh and dried, and packs a punch.
These dried and milled leaves can be used to flavour any dish that requires a peppermint edge. This bush botanical is now used by many Australian chefs as well as in the distilling industry to give a distinctly Australian flavoured drink. -
Round Leaf Mint Prostanthera rotundifolia is often called Native Basil and Native Oregano, common names can be conflicting with the botanical name, but they do give the user something to relate back to what they know. Native Basil has a Marjorim/basil flavour and is a great addition to your pantry. Once you get used to using it on any pasta sauce you might make, or even in a bread with perhaps some native pepper, mixed in with a creamy cheese, the uses are endless, just limited by your imagination. Some, like River Mint Mentha australis have a strong spearmint taste and aroma, whereas the Round-leaf or Bush Mint is more like your traditional mint with a slight aromatic edge. The early settlers used Australian native mints to make mint sauce for their Sunday roast lamb. This native bushfood herb is just as versitile as the traditional mints and can be replaced by them, use a little until you get used to the strong minty flavour.
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It makes a great gift for those who love cooking and trying out new flavours, its quite exciting really to discover something that's been around for many many years and is now making its way into restaurant kitchens throughout Australia. As a garden plant it's very hardy with beautiful purple/mauve flowers and a real bird and bee pleaser in the Spring.
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Sandalwood Nuts an Australian bushtucker food. Try Sandalwood, Ginger & Chicken Balls -
A delightful book featuring loveable Australian animals in unexpected places by Conny Fechner. Whimsical text and beautiful illustrations a wonderful Children's book that adults will also love to read, the bedtime read was never better "Dad, Dad! Look over there! There's an Emu with scruffy hair." Father mumbled, "Of course there is! Ho, hum.... ...yes dear, Go and tell your mum!" -
A delightful book featuring loveable Australian animals in unexpected places. Whimsical text and gorgeous illustrations make these picture books by Conny Fechner welcome additions to your Australian picture book library. "A Koala in my apron? A Koala drinking tea? And, I suppose he's got My best hat on," she joked. ... "I think you're teasing me!" -
AUSTRALIAN TEA WITH STRAWBERRY GUM, ROSE & RASPBERRY, THE ROMANTIC TEA
AUSTRALIAN TEA AND STRAWBERRY GUM LEAVES
A beautiful fruity-floral Australian grown green tea with Strawberry Gum, Rose & Raspberry Tea seduces the body and soul into relaxing. Enjoy and let the tea work its magic. Now is sustainable tea bag form. This is a tea to enjoy for yourself or give as a gift, one of our most popular teas. Sustainable, ethical, divine -
Lemon myrtle, green tea & ginger
Perfect pick-me-up in the morning tea. Great stomach settler after a heavy night. 75g pack -
AUSTRALIAN TEA
Lemon Grass and Ginger Tisane
The Australian landscape is alive with Native Lemon Grass, add the classic partner Ginger a combination to revive the spirit and tantalize the senses. Now is sustainable pyramid shaped tea bags, ethical, sustainable, divine. 10 per boxWant the perfect iced tea on a hot Summer day?
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THE PERFECT AFTERNOON TEA
The crushed leaves of this free-spirited rambling Wild Mint bush combine with the calming effect of Snow Pear enhance the spirit and soothe the mind.
Our teas are now in sustainable pyramid tea bags. 10 per box. Hope you love them as much as we do. 10 tea bags per box. This is a delightful tea to enjoy on a lazy afternoon. Our teas are sustainable, ethical, divine -
Our teas are now in sustainable pyramid tea bags. 10 per box. We’re still waiting on our box packaging, but do send out in plain labelled boxes. Hope you love them as much as we do. 10 tea bags per box. Australian grown Green Tea is Victorian grown in the high country with just the right amount of sun and rain! Its grown and dried using the traditional Japanese methods to create an amazing and beautiful tea, the perfect brew for any tea lover.
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WATTLESEED & PEPPERBERRY CHAI MOCHA
go to recipe for this exotic touch of the east An extoic palette of spices, rich and inviting, enjoy Roasted Wattleseed blended with Australian Wild Pepperberry Chai with or without milk. The aroma intoxicating, the flavour sensational. Wattleseed is as popular as ever and there are so many species of wattle throughout Australia that it makes sense to try as many as we can, but beware, while most are edible...not all. At BushBBQ we take care that we get the best species of wattleseed for the job, in this case it’s Acacia victoriae and we do quite a dark roast for this one in order to get the best flavour for our Wattleseed and Pepperberry Chai, add some of the great middle eastern spices and viola! A great chai tea that can be drunk straight as is or with a touch of milk and honey. Remember when making chai tea use water to extract the flavour, a tea made on milk wont allow the tea to reach it’s full potential...it just doesn’t work, add milk later. -
Australian Tea
Lemon Myrtle & Orange is the sweet simplicity of a perfect match, an Australian superfood in a cup!
I think most people are familiar with the strong punchy flavours of Lemon myrtle, but used with a little discretion this robust flavour can be gentle as well, it has a calming influence with its “orange” cousin and add some Australian grown black tea and this combo is ready to go. When you feel like the familiar flavours of citrus and a great cuppa to boot, then this tea ticks all the boxes. It’s an extremely popular tea for all ages and any time of day, enjoy a quite cuppa with some “just me” time or make a big pot for friends. This tea also makes a great iced tea, make it as usual then chill straight away, don’t over-brew, once chilled add sweetener to taste. We grown our Lemon myrtle at the Wild Food Farm, use Australian grown oranges which we dry at the Farm as well for use and of course we use the best Australian grown black tea, this is a true celebration of a great tasting tea. -
Exotic Spices and wild-harvested Pepperberries
now in tea bag form, sustainable, ethical, divine Our teas are now in sustainable pyramid tea bags. 10 per box. We’re still waiting on our box packaging, but do send out in plain labelled boxes. Hope you love them as much as we do. 10 tea bags per box. Incorporating Lilli Pillis, Rosella flowers, Tasmanian Pepperberries and Mandarin to energize and inspire your creative instincts. We use Green Tea from the Green Tea plantation in Victorian alpine regions. As with all our products we go straight to the growing source to get our Green Tea. This is a clean green tea that is soft and alluring in it’s gentle flavours. At BushBBQ we’ve complimented this beautiful tea with some exotic spices plus some of our favourite wild-harvested favourites. Lilli Pilli’s, so many species Australia wide, but the Lilli Pilli’s used in our tea are from northern NSW, they have essential oils from ginger and cloves to high-light the spiceyness of this tea, we add Rosella flowers....an adopted native, but nonetheless a popular one, especially with the early pioneering women, plus mandarin. Pepperberries picked as soon as they’re ripe and ready to go, from the chilly alpine regions of Tasmania. This is an exciting tea that is so full flavour and a perfect pick-me-up in the middle of the day. -
Our teas are now in sustainable pyramid tea bags. 10 per box. Hope you love them as much as we do. 10 tea bags per box. Our Australian Black tea is grown in far north Qld where the sun never seems to go away. A family owned property that have been growing tea for many year, its a big-hearted tea and if you love a really good cuppa then this will really please. Out pyramid tea bags are sustainable, ethical, divine.....enjoy!
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75g Dried rosella petals
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Bush tomato & native pepper combine in this curry for an exotic taste experience
BushBBQ Australian Red curry has been inspired by the wonderful strong spicy curries from India with Australian bushfood herbs
I'd love you to try my RED CURRY CAULIFLOWER SOUP, it's a winner at any dinner party...recipe inside pack. click on image for recipe ideas. -
Native or Desert Limes made from native limes grown in West Australia.
Desert Limes are an Australian native fruit that has a soft lime flavour.
The Limes are wild-harvested around the end of the year, according to the season then go straight into the pot to create this sensational marmalade. These bright green baubles have been turned into a marmalade fit for a king or queen -
Blood or Ruby Limes are a bushfood native of Australia, a beautiful soft, lime grapefruit flavour If you want the perfect gift or a treat for yourself then this marmalade is the perfect addition to your morning toast or with scones, a little cream also adds to the story. -
Australian native food mingle with Eastern spices in this unique curry
This Australian native curry is perfect with fish, chicken or as a vegetable curry. Lemon myrtle, Anise Myrtle and native Australian peppers make the perfect curry.
Easy to make, just add your fish, meat or vegetables, a little extra chilli, if you want it hotter and your meal is complete.
