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.
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Lifting Skills in Aged Care Kitchens with TAFE SA
The Maggie Beer Foundation was proud to partner with TAFE SA to deliver a bespoke training program that supports current employees to build on their skills and gain formal recognition within existing qualifications. Read the Media Release for more details ...
Practical Hubs in Alice Springs: Building Skills that Last!
The Maggie Beer Foundation recently travelled to Alice Springs to deliver two days of Practical Hubs alongside Purple House and Australian Regional & Remote Community Services (ARRCS), working directly with cooks in the kitchen. Led by Chef Trainers Emma and Paul,...
Job Advertisement – Cultural Consultant Chefs
Help Bring a Taste of Home to Older People in Aged Care The Maggie Beer Foundation is seeking three Cultural Consultant Chefs to work with us on a new national project, A Taste of Home. This is a paid consultancy running from April 2026 to January 2027. It offers an...
Featured Recipe
Method:
1. Preheat fan forced oven to 160°C.Line cake pan(s) with baking paper. 2. Mix apples, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. 3. Sift flour, skim milk powder, baking powder together. 4. Combine egg, oil, orange juice and vanilla, mix well. 5. Stir liquid into dry mixture and mix to a smooth batter. 6. Place half the batter in the cake pan, top with the apple slices. 7. Cover with remaining batter cake mixture should be about 3-4cm deep before baking. 8. Bake for 50 minutes then check with a skewer to determine if cake is cooked through. 9. If cake requires further time check every 10 minutes until done. 10. Allow to cool fully. 11. Portion into 10 serves.
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