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
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:
Cake: Preheat oven to 170°C, grease and line trays with baking paper. Add the banana, eggs, vanilla, sugar, honey and skim milk powder to a food processor, blend until smooth. Add the almond meal, baking powder and chia seeds, pulse to mix then let the cake batter sit for 10 minutes. Pour into baking tins and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean from the cake. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Icing: Beat the cream cheese and butter until pale and creamy. Add the icing sugar, skim milk powder, vanilla and lemon zest and whip until smooth. Fold through the yoghurt and ice the cake once it's cooled. NUTRITION INFORMATION Serve size = 60g Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate Sodium Per Serve 818kJ 6.3g 13.3g 12.3g 83mg Per 100 g 1360kJ 10.4g 22.2g 20.4g 138mg
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