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24.01.2022 Cooler temperatures sees the wild brassicas sprout from the soil in a hurried frenzy to flower and reproduce before the dry season. There's a handful of wild brassica species around, which are all destined to be sauted, fermented, and made into a spicy oil. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #ratherhuntgather #wildfed

22.01.2022 The death of an animal can be a sacred, beautiful thing. With the propensity of most humans to make severely questionable choices regarding meat consumption (and the 'intensive animal farming' industry that has bloomed from those choices), we have seen extreme ideologies come forth. On one end of the spectrum, we have a particular style of veganism that entirely dismisses the human act of taking a Life for food as anything beyond cruel and inhumane. On the other end of the sp...ectrum, we have an exceptionally obnoxious lack of care towards other creatures, especially when it comes to consuming them as food. Of course, this is over-simplified, but fleshing out this entire issue is worthy of much more than a Facebook post... For me, the taking of an animal's Life is always a sacred moment. Nothing less than my undivided attention and presence is given; this is what we all deserve in our final moments. The entire process of 'death' or 'killing' from my personal lens, is a beautiful weaving of two stories that merge to create a bitter-sweet moment etched into history. In the moment pictured here, the excitement and relief of catching and landing this sooty grunter was entwined with an appreciation of the ripples atop the water and the deep grunts that give this fish its common name. A moment to pause and give thanks for this Life, my handmade Norwegian knife was drawn from its sheath, and moved to cut the throat. Deep crimson blood was released, the fish gasped, flailed erratically in a last moment to hold on to its dear Life, and laid still. I hung the fish in a tree, still dripping blood onto the soft Earth below, took a moment to be still, and continued fishing. A moment in time etched into my memory, and the landscape, forever. For me, the 'ethical meat' conversation is an extremely important one, not just personally, but globally. My opinion is that wild meat is the optimal choice when it comes to not only ethics, but nutrition too. What are your thoughts on meat consumption, and the taking of an animal's Life for food? #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #ratherhuntgather #wildfed

20.01.2022 All over the world, shell middens have been discovered and dated. Hundreds of thousands of years old, these modern 'archeological sites' represent information on diet and lifestyle behaviours of our human predecessors. People often overlook bivalves, such as these pipis (Plebidonax deltoides), as a food source or for recreational purposes. Considering the Queensland state laws that restrict not only the taking, but the possession (in total) to no more than 50 per person, I h...ad definitely disregarded them as a major food source. In Victoria, our catch limit was equivalent to a 5 Litre bucket, which results in larger yields and the ability to freeze and put away decent quantities. Lately though, Ive been heading out on day missions to collect my take limit and cook them there on the beach. Limited in possession quantities, but definitely not limited in the joy and peace that I feel collecting them by the ocean. People commonly collect them in the first hour or two of the outgoing tide. As the water moves out and exposes them, they can be seen quickly burrowing into the sand. I have also discovered that my small hand-hoe (a link to the exact tool in comments below) works perfectly for digging up any pipis that are under the surface of the sand. A quick rinse (I now use an old-school deep fryer basket), and they're ready to be cooked up into seafood pasta. Due to possession limits, and the rather small size of the pipis here in FNQ, this species won't be a staple food in our house, but, they will be filling our memory bank, and providing days of fun and nutrient dense meals in the many years to come. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

19.01.2022 Today, for the first time, I discovered and gathered fruits from the ancient Bolwarra tree. A descendant of primitive flowering plants from Gondwana, this species, or rather, this handful of species (from the Eupomatia genus) has been on the top of my list to discover since moving to Far North Queensland. Also referred to as 'native guava', the guava-like fruits are edible; eaten by many Indigenous tribes, and made into jams by white colonisers. The tree fruits abundantly, an...d, unlike many Australian native fruits, has a high amount of flesh to total mass ratio. My excitement after discovering the tree continued, as I followed a path lined with many of the currently fruiting trees. As well as edible fruit, this tree also has a timber ideal for crafting straight spears. The kids and I collected as many as we could find, and bought them home to ripen and eat raw. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #ratherhuntgather #wildfed

18.01.2022 If I was reduced to choosing only a single 'wild food' to consume for the rest of my days, it would be the wild waters that I harvest from the rainforest highland springs close to my home. Often overlooked as a wild consumable, water is, in my opinion, the most important substance to rewild in our lives. Considering the increasing environmental pollution on our landscapes, it isn't as simple as drinking from any wild groundwater source we find. I use 3 local springs, all of ...which I have tested using a TDS meter, which quantifies the Total Dissolved Solids in parts per million (ppm). Harvesting only in glass with silicone stoppers, the water is kept free of adulterants right until consumption. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

16.01.2022 Lunch at PH headquarters today... Sootie grunter smoked over stringy-bark eucalyptus bark. I've really enjoyed exploring the culinary values of this species over the last few days; there's fish fillets in the pan for dinner, and fish frames in the slow-cooker for broth, all from one session fishing a single location.... #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

15.01.2022 More Winter flavours; bush lemons from the rainforest edge. The juice is consumed, skins dried and used in slow-cooked meals throughout the year, as well as fermented into pickles, relishes, chutneys etc. I'm still unsure of how these trees spread throughout the highland rainforests, regardless, I'm saving seeds from my favourite trees to sprout and plant out in easily accessible, protected areas. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

15.01.2022 Drawing inspiration from 'The Whole Fish Cookbook' by Josh Niland, I've been exploring new ways to cook with sooty grunter. Here's yesterday's lunch; pan fried fillet with wild mustard and another wild brassica sauted in sooty grunter broth and ginger. Food as art. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #ratherhuntgather #wildfed

12.01.2022 Oxalis species are potentially the most common, widespread of the 'weeds' on the Australian East coast. We have numerous species in our yard, including the violet wood sorrel (Oxalis violacea) shown here. All Oxalis species contain oxalic acid, an extremely corrosive compound that can have negative effects in humans, especially in people with poor diets devoid in minerals. Oxalic acid can corrode the intestinal tract and cause a build up of calcium that leads to kidney stones.... The amount of wood sorrel needed to induce such ailments is huge, and should not scare one away from consuming this abundant wild herb. Until now, I have only eaten this plant raw. I recently discovered a creamy sauce recipe (in 'The Forager's Kitchen' by Fiona Bird) that calls for common sorrel or any other plant with similar flavour profiles, including this one. I've been chopping the wood sorrel as fine as possible, lightly cooking it in butter, and adding cream. After stirring until warm and refrigerating, this sauce has been getting drizzled over crispy roast potatoes. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #ratherhuntgather #wildfed

11.01.2022 As we transition from Winter to Spring, the dry season sets in, and these beauties emerge from their dormancy and run amok in our garden. Nasturtium (Tropaeolum spp) and common stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) are very potent medicinal herbs that are welcome 'weeds' here. Both of these species aren't very common as wild plants in Far North Queensland (unlike Southern Queensland and below). Originally, both of these species were planted on this land many years ago, but have now... become feral/wild, spreading throughout the gardens and smothering other plants. I am yet to make medicine with either of these plants, but hope to make an ethanol extract with them this season. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

11.01.2022 A quick walk out back yields three varieties of wild brassica, as well as dandelion and catsear for breakfast. Eat your (wild) greens! #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

11.01.2022 Each time I pick up this river stone to grind something in the kitchen, my mind is taken down two paths. Firstly, I contemplate what neural processes must have taken over the original human to 'discover' the use of tools millions of years ago, and how those processes evolved into the complexity we see today. Secondly, I contemplate the strange attachment our species has to sourcing our tools industrially. This stone, combined with a piece of timber, works just as any mortal and pestle would, but has no price tag. The tools that I use are very important to me, and without them, I would be a far less competent human in almost all aspects of my Life. For me, this grinding stone represents my ancient connection to our collective heritage. #primalhumanness

10.01.2022 More wild brassicas pumping! I'm still yet to identify exact species; we've got at least going off at the moment. The mustard leaves are an awesome Winter green packed full of antioxidants and nutrients. Winter flavours like this are amazing. #wildfoodlove #ratherhuntgather #wildfed #primalhumanness

09.01.2022 Located in Ravenshoe, FNQ, this Wild 'Weed' Walk will focus on identifying and harvesting local edible and medicinal plant species that are commonly referred to as 'weeds'. Winter weather conditions on the Atherton Tablelands provide a unique climate for plants that thrive in cooler environments. Come and learn about some of the unique wild Winter plants that nature provides for us in this area. Develop a relationship with this ecology, and build knowledge on the culinary and medicinal uses of our most common 'weeds'. For further information, contact Sam at [email protected]

06.01.2022 On the wild 'weed' identification and foraging walks that have been running, this plant is the favourite every time. Chickweed (Stellaria media) is an abundant wild food throughout Winter and Spring. With its gentle cleansing properties, crisp, crunchy texture, and subtle taste, it's no wonder people favour it. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

05.01.2022 Harvested a solid 25 kilos of wild bush lemons so far this season, with a bunch of unripe fruits still hanging around on trees. The lemons are a fundamental Winter medicine; lemon peel tinctures (high in hisperidin, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants etc) will be made up soon, and 5L of juice sits in the fridge awaiting consumption.

03.01.2022 Hiking mountains on the hunt for native raspberries (Rubus queenslandicus) today. Combing the Eastern slopes of a local mountain, I found a small population right near the summit. This species doesn't fruit prolifically enough to gather large amounts, but the leaves are high in polyphenols and antioxidants, making them a potent medicine. #primalhumanness #wildfed #ratherhuntgather #wildfoodlove

02.01.2022 Winter and citrus go hand in hand. I recently visited a wild bush lemon tree in the rainforest to check on ripeness of the fruits; unfortunately I discovered that the council had almost destroyed it in a careless maintenance of the old track. Entire branches loaded with unripe lemons lay on the ground before me. Anger turned to frustration turned to inspiration. These unripe lemons are being made into a variety of pickles and condiments. Do you have any suggestions for culin...ary uses for unripe lemons? #wildfoodlove #primalhumanness #wildfed #ratherhuntgather

01.01.2022 Vervain (Verbena officinalis) is a European native now naturalised in many parts of Australia. With thousands of years of use as a medicine and spiritual tool, this plant is intriguing and full of wonderment. I harvested the last of the wild vervain in our yard before the dry season kicks in properly. Blended into apple cider vinegar, this will infuse for a month, and result in a potent aperitif to aid in digestion and bile production before meals. #primalhumanness #wildfoodlove #wildfed #ratherhuntgather