Creating an
Appetite for Life
Older Australians have the right to the pleasure of sufficient, tasty, nutritious and safe food which respects cultural, religious and dietary requirements, which is offered in a conducive environment and which supports wellbeing and enjoyment of life.
News & Announcements
Food Satisfaction of Residents, Families and Staff of Aged Care Homes: A Nation-Wide Survey
Members of the Flinders University Aged Care Food and Nutrition Research Team (‘project team’) were commissioned by the Maggie Beer Foundation to conduct a nationwide survey to determine the food satisfaction of residents, their families and staff in residential aged...
Celebrating the First Graduates of the Trainer Mentor Program
We’re proud to congratulate Catholic Healthcare Gertrude Abbott, Villa Del Sole, and Barossa Village—the very first aged care homes to complete the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program. As participants in the pilot, these dedicated teams have gone above and...
Aged care food and nutrition stories
Real Stories from Aged Care Homes Discover how the Maggie Beer Foundation’s Trainer Mentor Program is making a real difference in aged care. From residents enjoying meals filled with flavour, to cooks and chefs building confidence in the kitchen, and aged care staff...
Featured Recipe
Method:
Preheat oven to 220oC. Grease and line flat gastronome trays with baking paper. Peel and cut the pumpkin into 3cm chunks. Toss in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Arrange on the lined trays, place in the oven to roast for 15 – 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the roast pumpkin, place back in the oven to burnish for 10 minutes. Add the cooked pumpkin, oil from the roasting tray, almond meal, feta, parmesan, honey and pepper to a food processor, blend until silky smooth and lump free. Taste and check seasoning.
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