Maggie Beer | Creating an Appetite for Life

Creating an Appetite for Life

The Maggie Beer Foundation was established in 2014 to improve the food experiences for older Australians, particularly those living within aged care homes.

The Maggie Beer Foundation believe our elders deserve the life-altering impact of fresh, wholesome, seasonal food, abundant with flavour

NEWS FLASH:

Changes to be made following release of the outcomes – 2021 National Congress on food, nutrition and the dining experience in Aged Care Report.

The Maggie Beer Foundation is looking for a Chair of the Board – Make a difference in the lives of older Australians.

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The Maggie Beer Foundation is working in partnership with Altura Learning to develop online learning modules for cooks and chefs working in aged care.

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Masterclasses for Chefs and Cooks

Programs for CEOs & Managers

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Featured Recipe

Preserved Lemons

Preparation 30 minutes Cooking nil Cost Low if using home grown lemons Makes 1 x 2.1L Jar Best Make and store in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks to preserve Season Winter Ability Easy Top Tip – Pick lemons from the tree with thick rinds, these are the best for preserving. If you have purchased lemons from a supplier, check and see if these have been waxed, if so give these a good scrub before preserving.

Method:
Set two or three lemons aside Cut the remaining lemons into quarters, sixths, or eighths, depending on size, and place in a large bowl. Pour in the salt and fold through the lemons with clean, gloved hands. Take a sterilized jar and place 2 tablespoon of salt in the base, then squeeze the lemon quarters into the jar and layer them pressing down as you go. At halfway mark, add in the bay leaves When the lemons reach the top, add 2 tablespoons of additional salt. Squeeze the remaining lemons and top up the jar with the juice, making sure the lemons are well submerged in the juice Tightly seal the jar/s and store in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks - remember to give the jars a shake each day.
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Events

Maggie Beer Event

Creating an Appetite for Life' Masterclass for Aged Care Cooks and Chefs

Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 February 2022Once 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 […]

Maggie Beer Event

'Food for Thought' workshop for CEOs and Managers

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 […]

Get Involved

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.