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

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

Lemon Posset

Originally a posset was a drink made from hot milk and honey, spiced and laced with ale or wine. It was popular in the Middle Ages as a remedy for colds and minor ailments and as a sleep-aid. Later, it became a thickened cream dessert, usually flavored with honey and lemon.

Method:
Place the cream, sugar, and lemon zest in saucepan. Place over a high heat, bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes, remove from the heat and set aside to cool for at least 10 mins. Strain lemon juice and when the cream mixture is cool, stir through. Pour into individual serve glasses, cups or moulds and chill for a minimum of 4-5 hours, but best left overnight. For personal taste, you may add more sugar. Note: Meyer lemons might not have the level of acidity required to set, so it is suggested to use normal lemons with more acidity.
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Events

Maggie Beer Event

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 […]

Maggie Beer Event

'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 […]

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.