The Maggie Beer Foundation believe our elders deserve the life-altering impact of fresh, wholesome, seasonal food, abundant with flavour
Featured Recipe
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Preheat fan-forced oven to 150°C (300°F). Place tomatoes, cut-sides up, on a baking tray, then scatter with 1 tablespoon of the oregano, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for anywhere between 1–4 hours, depending on the level of moisture of the tomatoes. Working in batches, fry eggplant in a splash of olive oil in a hot frying pan until cooked, then drain on paper towels. Place warm eggplant, garlic, remaining oregano and basil in a bowl and toss. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil for the pasta and add a generous amount of salt. Cook for about 3 minutes, then drain and tip back into the pan (you may also want to reserve a little of the cooking water to bind the sauce) and drizzle with olive oil. Place pasta, eggplant mixture, roasted tomatoes and half of the mozzarella in a large...
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Events
Creating an Appetite for Life' Masterclass for Aged Care Cooks and Chefs
2020 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 […]The Lantern Project Conference
Friday 6th December 2019Do you work in Aged Care and value the Food, Nutrition and Mealtime Experience? This event is not to be missed! Join 15 Inspiring Industry Leaders sharing practical insights at The Lantern Project Conference this December.'Food for Thought' workshop for CEOs and Managers
2020 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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