Back in August a Geriatric nurse by the name of Karen Dick took the time to share news of an aged care home doing beautiful fresh cooked food/meals.
The Maggie Beer Foundation has been working with Bolton Clarke to develop a Healthy Eating and Nutrition session, including Maggie Beer Foundation recipes, as part of Bolton Clarke's Be Healthy and Active program
After a big morning cooking in front of a live audience at Have a Go Day, Bethanie, one of Western Australia’s most recognised not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider is excited to announce the winners of the 2019 Big Bethanie Bake Off.
This month we focus on pulses. Pulses are the edible seeds from the grain legume plant which include all lentils, beans and peas.
Our ‘Creating an Appetite for Life’ program provides an opportunity for cooks and chefs working in aged care to participate in a two-day workshop with Maggie and industry experts, who share their knowledge and ideas about how to enhance not just the food served but the whole dining experience, all while considering the economic sustainability of the menus being created.
It was so exciting to receive an email this week from Joan Lowney, Services Manager at Mercy Place, Mont Clare, WA, too good not to share!
I really hope you’ve all had a marvellous October and are taking full advantage of the beautiful spring produce available at present!
Legumes belong to the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family of plants which are identified by their seed bearing pods.
When establishing a garden within aged care, or other community areas, it’s always helpful to know that plants are safe for all gardeners accessing the space.
Our biggest yet, 43 cooks/chefs eagerly attended the two intense days of training.
Kath Jenkins and Michelle Lago, two inspiring cooks who came to the Melbourne Masterclass in April 2019 from Moyola Aged Care Inc, Victoria.
Elizabeth first contacted MBF with regards to the culture and respect of older people within society in Australia and how it varied to the respect she receives when travelling abroad, in particular Japan.