Story: Bush Tucker Tastes
Episode: 15
Presenter: Christina Morrisey
Air Date: 19th May 2024
Chrissy lets Dale take her on an Aboriginal Cultural Experience in the heart of the Swan Valley.
- Nestled on the banks of the Derbil Yirrigan in the Swan Valley is the Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery. Here you can explore Australian herbs and spices, cultural hand painted giftware, and authentic Aboriginal art.
- Dale Tilbrook, A Wardbandi Bibbulmun woman, opened Maalinup Gallery with her brother to offer an authentic and informative experience for people who want to experience amazing flavours, herbs and spices, with great nutritional and medicinal qualities.
- Dale runs a few different length tours ranging from 1 to 2 hours of a bush tucker and tasting tour, where you can explore Aboriginal agriculture, learn about native food and then try some savour and sweet bush tucker dishes.
- The experience involves walking around the Southwest and the rest of Australia with her descriptions and stories about food consumed by Aboriginal people, agriculture and the six seasons.