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.

Maggie Beer Foundation welcomes support to improve aged care food experiences

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Education & Programs

The vision of the Maggie Beer Foundation is to ensure that all residents in aged care have access to fresh, wholesome, seasonal food, abundant with flavour. To achieve this, we need to engage with and educate cooks and chefs in the aged care sector.

We know there are some amazing examples of great food in aged care, but there are so many others where there is a misconception that aged care food budgets prevent flavoursome, seasonal food being prepared. The MBF education programs have been designed to challenge this thinking and to share best practice.

Chefs and Cooks Programs

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Featured Recipe

Roasted Root Vegetables with Vino Cotto, Brussel Leaves and Hazelnuts

“Whenever possible I resist peeling vegetables, particularly when they are to be roasted, but I do realise that cooking is about detail and about what feels right. If the vegetables you buy aren’t shiningly fresh then I would peel them. If you find the sweet potato too sweet for your tastes drizzle over some extra lemon juice halfway through the roasting. I don’t hesitate to use my microwave to cook green vegetables, particularly Brussels sprouts. This dish is substantial enough to be enjoyed on its own, but also makes a lovely accompaniment to a roasted leg of lamb.” NUTRITION Brussels sprouts are a revelation when cooked lightly and are rich in vitamins C and K, and folate.

Method:
Preheat the oven to 220c (fan forced). Line 3 baking trays with baking paper. Place the sweet potato in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the thyme springs and a good pinch salt. Spread in a single layer on one of the lined trays and roast for 40 minutes, turning halfway through. At the same time, place the pumpkin in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Spread over another lined tray and bake for 30-40 minutes or until caramelised. During cooking, rotate the trays to ensure even colour or roast all the vegetables separately, if needed. Place the Brussel sprout in a microwave-safe container with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook on high for 2 minutes. Remove and stand with the lid on for 5 minutes to continue cooking through. Alternatively, cook the sprouts in lightly salted...
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Events

Maggie Beer Event

'Food for Thought' workshop for CEOs and Managers

Monday 8 April 2019 The Maggie Beer Foundation’s ‘Food for Thought’ half-day workshop, for CEOs and Managers,is coming to Melbourne on Monday 8th April 2019 In 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 […]

Maggie Beer Event

'Creating an Appetite for Life' Program

Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 April 2019 Once 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 […]

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.