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:
Pan fry bacon on the stove with EVOO until it’s crisp but not burnt. While the bacon is cooking place milk, herbs & garlic cloves (bruise these to release flavour) parmesan, salt and cracked pepper into a saucepan. Add the cooked bacon into the milk infusion. Over a low to medium heat bring the milk to a gentle simmer. Once this occurs, remove from the heat, set aside and steep for 30 min. During this time preheat oven to 160 degrees and boil a kettle Once milk infusion has steeped for 30 min, strain through a sieve. Whisk the eggs then slowly pour in milk infusion while continuing to whisk to combine Pour custard mix into individual ramekins and place in a baking dish. Pour boiling water from the kettle into the baking dish until 50% full to create a water bath Carefully place baking dish into the oven and...
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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 […]'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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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.