Bush Tukka Guide 2nd Edition

Bush Tukka Guide 2nd Edition by Samantha Martin is an illustrated field guide to Australian bush foods that’s equal parts practical, respectful and a joy to browse. Known as the Bush Tukka Woman, Jaru woman Martin shares knowledge shaped by Country, seasonality and learning alongside her mother and First Nations Elders.

This refreshed edition expands the original with more than 20 additional bush foods, new photography and Samantha’s own artwork. Across chapters on plants, animals and recipes, you’ll find clear identification notes, distribution maps and important safety warnings where any part of a food may be toxic. Expect native flora like Kakadu plums and lemon myrtle, alongside insights into ingredients such as magpie goose and green ants, plus recipes including bunya nut pesto and lemon myrtle slow-cooked kangaroo.

Perfect for home cooks, foragers, hikers and anyone curious about native ingredients and Indigenous knowledge.

Pick up a copy and start exploring what’s in season where you are.