Simple Meals With Local Produce
In Bundaberg, we’re surrounded by fresh, locally grown produce, often just minutes from our kitchens. From sweet potatoes and zucchinis to strawberries and avocados, our region offers an abundance of ingredients perfect for everyday meals. More and more residents are turning to simple, affordable cooking as a way to stretch the budget, build routines, and enjoy what’s in season.
Cooking at home doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. With a few go-to meal ideas, basic skills, and an understanding of what’s available locally, food can become something we feel confident about and proud to share.
Keeping it Simple, Seasonal, and Local
Bundaberg’s seasonal bounty includes staples that are affordable and versatile all year round. Capsicums, pumpkins, and leafy greens can often be found at local farm gate stalls, markets, or even a neighbour’s backyard.
These humble ingredients form the base of many simple, nourishing meals. Like roast vegetable trays, stir-fries, frittatas, pasta sauces, soups, or tacos made with grated vegetables. You don’t need to be a chef to cook with local produce. Knowing how to plan meals around what’s in season or make leftovers work across two nights can help make cooking feel more manageable and more rewarding.
“What’s for Dinner, Noah?” is a local food education project helping Bundaberg families feel more confident about what goes on the dinner table. We’re supporting busy households with easy, flexible meal ideas that are budget-friendly and packed with seasonal, locally available ingredients. Download the What’s for Dinner Noah Recipe cards here.
“What’s for Dinner, Noah?” is proudly supported by Foodbank Queensland, SecondBite | FareShare, OzHarvest and the Queensland Government through the Feeding Queensland Kids initiative.
