The Maggie Beer Foundation believe our elders deserve the life-altering impact of fresh, wholesome, seasonal food, abundant with flavour
The Australian Government Department of Health is partnering with the Maggie Beer Foundation to deliver a National Congress on food, nutrition and the dining experience in aged care.
Featured Recipe
Method:
Wrap the beetroots in tin foil and place in the oven to roast until tender – generally 45 to 60 min depending on their size. Once beets are roasted and tender, remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. Give the onion, garlic and fennel (reserving fronds) a super fine dice Place stock of your choice on the stove and bring to a gentle simmer while you prepare the rest of the dish. Add butter or olive oil to a large, heavy base saucepan over a medium heat. Once hot add in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or so before adding in the fine diced onion. Cook the onions for 3 min or until they begin to caramalise, then add the fennel and orange zest. Cook for a further 2 to 3 min then add in the orange juice, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar & reduce...
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Events
Creating an Appetite for Life' Masterclass for Aged Care Cooks and Chefs
2021 dates to be released soonOnce again, the Maggie Beer Foundation is sending out an invitation to passionate aged care cooks and chefs to engage in an Education Program that has proven the strength of its impact with participants around the country. As Maggie explains, “It would come as no surprise that I loved food all my life; it’s my […]'Food for Thought' workshop for CEOs and Managers
2021 dates to be released soonIn order to effect change in a way that is greater than the sum of its parts, the Maggie Beer Foundation is once again offering the proven success of a specialised half day workshop for CEOs and managers, ‘Food for Thought’. As Maggie explains, “For those in aged care not fortunate enough to have leadership […]
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There are lots of ways to get involved with the Maggie Beer Foundation. With your help, we can ensure that as every person ages, they continue to experience the joy of food.