Details

Nornie will showcase some of her favourite native succulents – think samphire and karkalla, as well as native leaves such as myrtles, gums and even Geraldton wax!

She will share key growing tips, as well as inspiring cooking ideas for each ingredient. This workshop will also include a demonstration of one of Nornie’s favourite pickle recipes, – a delicious way to enjoy sea succulents. All registered participants will receive a copy of Nornie’s pickling recipe to try out in their own kitchen garden program (as well as a recording of the session to watch again!).

Bring your questions about incorporating native ingredients into your kitchen garden program and get ready to be energised and inspired by Nornie’s knowledge and passion.

Nornie Bero is head chef and business owner of Mabu Mabu and Big Esso. Originally from Mer Island in the Torres Strait, Nornie has been a professional chef for over 20 years. Her style of cooking is all about generosity and flavour. She has been creating dishes using native ingredients for much of her career and is currently on a mission to make indigenous herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits part of everyone's kitchen pantry.  

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation acknowledges the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who have been gathering, growing, harvesting and sharing indigenous ingredients for over 60,000 years on the lands now known as Australia.

Additional Details

This online workshop will take place using Zoom. A link will be sent to all registered participants before the event. You can join the workshop using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. A recording of the workshop will be sent to participants after the session. 

Please note:

The session time is listed in AEST. Please double check the start time in your state or territory

SA/NT: 3.30 pm; WA: 2 pm.

For educators:

The outcomes of this course are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Completing this online workshop will contribute evidence towards 1.0 hours of accredited professional development in maintaining the following standards:

1.3: Design and implement teaching strategies that are responsive to the strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.

1.4: Design and implement effective teaching strategies that are responsive to the local community and cultural setting. Linguistic background and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders.

2.4 Provide students with the opportunity develop understanding and respect of aboriginal and Torres Strait islander histories, cultures and languages.