Exploring our region’s creativity and innovation in the face of global challenges through our stories
Gastronomy Health and Wellbeing
From Paris to Strathdale: French chef putting simple healthy food on the menu
The little diners at the Helen Jessen Early Learning Centre in Strathdale are most likely oblivious to the fact their lunches are prepared by a French chef who traded in fine dining in Paris for a different kind of gastronomy in Bendigo. Chatting with Fabien Laville at the early learning centre we talk about definitions […]
Health and Wellbeing Sustainability
Get your veg on!
Now’s a super delicious time of year within our region; think tomatoes, beans, strawberries, lettuce, sweetcorn, zucchini and more…
Gastronomy Sustainability
Dynamic soils – How regenerative agriculture is revitalising farms
The Bendigo gastronomy region is seeing a new breed of farmers – those who are focusing on regenerating the land.
Gastronomy Travel
Bendigo wins ‘delicious’ produce awards 2020 Outstanding Region title
The Bendigo region has won its first-ever Australian food industry award, taking out the Outstanding Region category in delicious. magazine’s Harvey Norman Produce Awards 2020. The award recognises an Australian region or place that has successfully established itself as an outstanding culinary destination. Judges for the national award include renowned chefs Maggie Beer, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Shannon Bennett, […]
Gastronomy Health and Wellbeing Lifestyle Travel
Five farmers’ markets you don’t want to miss in the Bendigo region
From fresh micro-dairy milk and vegan donuts to fresh seasonal fruit, the farmers’ markets in the Bendigo region are outstanding.
Newsletter
Welcome to our October newsletter
Spring has well and truly sprung and there’s so much going on in our city and region of gastronomy. Check out the latest news, videos and opportunities here… Get our latest news straight to your inbox
Agriculture Gastronomy
Farm Gate to Front Door
Artisan, gourmet, pure and organic: the Loddon Valley is rich with unique, creative products and eco-friendly microbusinesses. With its Mediterranean climate, rich soils, open plains and ancient granite outcrops, wetlands and forests, the area has long attracted innovative and eco-conscious creators, farmers and artisans with a passion for high-quality and sustainable production. Now, thanks to […]
First Nations Gastronomy
Bendigo’s bush tucker
For tens of thousands of years, Australia’s First Nations people lived off the land. Now they’re sharing their knowledge and wisdom in an exciting new food project.