Training & Education Program for Cooks, Chefs & Providers
The Maggie Beer Foundation, funded by the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care, are delivering education and training to improve the dining, food, and nutritional outcomes for older people in Aged Care. This education program offers support to Providers, Homes, Cooks and Chefs in a range of activities and they are all FREE!
Featured News
Elders tip: Honey, lemon and a slice of ginger for a sore throat
An oldie but a goodie! Simply add 1 tablespoon of good quality honey, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 thin slice of ginger into a mug, top with hot water, stir and sip to ease a sore throat. I believe some elders add a dash of brandy too! Honey has long been...
A message from Maggie for Aged Care Cooks & Chefs
Featured Recipe
Method:
• Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line oven trays with baking paper. • In a large bowl mix the spelt flour, coconut, bi-carb, salt and brown sugar. • In a food processor, blitz oats and pumpkin seeds until fine. Once blitzed, add this to the bowl of flour. • Place the dates in the food processor and blend to a puree. • Add the honey, olive oil, orange zest and flour mixture and pulse until it comes together. • Shape into even sized balls and place onto the prepared trays, leaving a gap between. • Press down lightly on each ball to slightly flatten the biscuit. • Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. • Leave for 5 minutes on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
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