https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal daily 0.75 2020-09-21 https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal/tasmanian-pepperberry-tasmannia-lanceolata monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599026628052-NJGVMDA06MZYA22GDG23/Tasmannia_lanceolata.jpg Journal - Tasmanian Pepperberry (Tasmannia  Ianceolata) This shrub is found in the cooler regions of Australia, predominantly Tasmania. The leaves and berry can be used fresh or dried! With its berry content high in antioxidants, the Indigenous people used this plant for its medicinal benefits, ranging from tooth aches to stomach problems. Compared to the familiar traditional black peppercorn, the Tasmanian pepperberry profiles an earthy sharpness with a bite of numbing heat. I enjoy using this versatile plant to season meats and sauces or for drinking in teas. https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal/wattleseed-australian-acacia monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599025725236-04O0U7VK6VHISB8KI1CK/Wattle_seed_pod_%2811433590735%29.jpg Journal - Wattleseed (Myall, Boree, Mulga ) The seeds from the Acacia species of tree, or wattle, have been used by the Indigenous peoples for thousands of years as a flour. It’s known for its high content of potassium, calcium, iron and zinc. It has a subtle yet delicate nutty flavor, with hints of chocolate and coffee. I like to use this ingredient ground up to accent savory and sweet dishes, especially pastries. It also is a great additive to warm drinks in the cooler winter months. https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal/kjizd48ho9w08xxxnoav9a0u0nvrpt monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599028274775-XS24NJTGFSLS3TBD8DKO/Solanum_lithophilum_flower_and_fruit.jpg Journal - Bush Tomato (Akudjura  - Desert Raisin) In the dry hot regions of Australia where most would assume life could not exist, this desert fruit flourishes, especially after environmental stresses such as bush fires. With the Indigenous inhabitants utilizing this fruit for its high content of vitamin C and potassium, this temperamental ingredient needs to be respected as it can be highly toxic if not picked or handled correctly. Much of the edible product today is grown by Indigenous communities around Australia. Profiling a bold rich caramel flavour, I like using it to add depth and body to sauces. https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal/australianwild-thymesage-prostanthera-incisa monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599032096320-QHAU3O5L906MBDNBR77Y/Prostanthera_incisa.jpg Journal - AustralianWild Thyme(Prostanthera incisa) Grown wildly throughout the lush moist regions of Australia, this shrub yields leaves that are highly aromatic and used in various manners. With hints of spice and earthy notes, I love using this herb to balance out sweet dishes and to amplify the natural flavours of local game. https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal/lemon-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599118247213-IO73I8QLDVP0EQZ15MBO/Backhousia_citriodora.jpg Journal - Lemon Myrtle(Backhousia citriodora) Recently popular and known as a universal element in everything from gins to desserts; this flowering and highly aromatic plant grows wildly in subtropical regions of Australia. Used traditionally by the Indigenous peoples for its universal curing qualities, vitamin and mineral contents, it also boasts great insect repelling abilities! The leaves are used fresh or dried and possess an irresistible lemon lime flavour. Not unlike lemongrass, however more subtle and delicate. I tend to use this elegant ingredient to amplify poultry and fish dishes, however it really shines through with sweet dishes, as it bonds well with fatty elements. As it is used in everything from steeping teas to cosmetic products, you can also find this product in many award winning gins from Australia’s best distilleries. https://www.bounteousorigins.com/botanical-journal/aniseed-myrtle-ringwood-syzygium-anisatum monthly 0.5 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599121680237-01F0RP7H5PWSOAJPUMSA/960px-Aniseed_myrtle.jpg Journal - Anise Myrtle - Ringwood (Syzygium anisatum) This sparsely found, but beautiful, rainforest tree can grow up to 45 meters in the wild and its leaves are thick and durable. It boasts an aniseed like, sweet liquorice profile, which is great for flavourings while its superior antioxidant qualities make it popular for its healing abilities. 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Great with a Sunday roast dinner or a side to your favorite charcuterie board (I suggest paired an aged cheddar, Kangaroo loin or a nice Bresaola) there is no limit to where you can fit this delightful and unique concoction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1631693060217-S06C895EY7U8B43KZ8G2/Screenshot_20210913-161235_Instagram.jpg Shop - Red Desert Chilli Jam Take your taste buds on a trip to the red center and experience the heat of the desert. Comprising of an aromatic mix of unique spices and chillies, this jam features the Australian desert raisin (bush tomato). As well as being high in iron and antioxidants the desert raisin adds a smoky caramel essence to this flavorful compound. 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A brand where anybody can bond and experience a connection to this bountiful land and its origins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599035163371-MUG8JV1PSK4A696XUNH9/forest+.jpg About Us - Awareness I believe the key to any change is awareness. Once you are conscious of something, it has a chance to become. When I first arrived to Australia, I could sense its long history. The landscape was old, the plants and animals were unique and the smell of the air carried a hot aromatic earthiness. As a developing chef in Melbourne, I would soon become better acquainted with some of Australia's unique and sustainable elements and start incorporating them into my food. Although still much to learn, I had a newfound purpose to create awareness of what makes this ancient land so special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f4b689eaca3f04d52f914fb/1599274687958-WWJ4IKYUNFUZ3SJWYONJ/gum+nut.jpg About Us - Accessibility It was on a foraging hike in the Dandenong Ranges just outside of Melbourne, Victoria that I took the first picture. The sense of unity and calm was inspiring. If only I could take this experience and put it into a physical sense. I believe food is a way into our soul; if you can take elements of the earth and introduce them to the soul, then you have created a profound connection. https://www.bounteousorigins.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-09-04