30/08/2026
Life lately has been a mixed bag of sorts. Since my return from travelling to Kenya, I’ve been trying to keep my head above water and continue to remind myself of who I am, why I started this, and what I aim to create💫
Then last night happened. A beautiful evening created by people who work with such passion, precision, and humility that it always leaves me feeling so inspired🧡
The first time I met Paul ‘Yoda’ Iscov was in 2019, when he shared a TEDxPerth talk on how indigenous foods connect us to country and culture.
I vividly remember him presenting to us the benefits of the ‘gabinge’ (also referred to as Kakadu plum), boab, and bloodroot, and I was so blown away by these stories I got goosebumps!
I was in complete awe - totally starstruck by his knowledge, but I also surprised myself on how it deeply moved me. This was a time when I was still in my corporate career trying to figure out my next move, and hearing Paul’s story made me realise how much it resonated with my love of food culture and spice history🗺️
Since then, I have been following Fervor and Paul’s journey and been lucky enough to indulge in a few of his magical experiences over time.
Last night, years later, I sat down to experience another one of his food journeys Small Print and savoured every bite and each wine pairing that showcased our great southern region🍷
From crab with bloodroot paired with a 3 drops pinot noir to a Quandong sandalwood nut paired with a Plan B off dry riesling, it fully captured a way of understanding Albany’s south coast and what grows near it✨
Watching Paul work with such diligence and attention to detail is always so encouraging, and such a joy!
Thank you Paul, the Fervor team, and Chef Paolo De Monte of Print Hall for a beautiful evening of exploring local produce.
This is exactly what I love about food - how it connects us to culture, land, and its people🙏🏽
