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Scoops of Joy: The Sweet World of Ice Cream
A scoop of ice cream is like taking a delightful journey through a frozen wonderland, where each bite is a moment of pure bliss. But what...
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Jul 15
Ice Cream, an unsuspecting choking risk
As the temperature drops and frosty mornings begin, on comes the heaters, hot foods and drinks, and nights rugged up in blankets....
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Jul 9
How Speech Pathologists can support you with your mealtimes
A lot of us look forward to eating food and enjoying our mealtimes every single day. For some, eating food is more than just fuelling the...
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Jul 3
Seasonal Aged Care Menu Reviews
It is no secret that food and nutrition are associated with our overall quality of life. Food offers nutrients to keep us healthy,...
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Jun 25
RECIPE: Cream of Pumpkin & Lamb Soup for residents
This hearty and delicious soup is calling your name, especially on these cold winter days. Let this soup fill your soul with its rich...
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Jun 24
Slurping up the Health Benefits of Soups
Soups are a great addition to any diet, anytime of the year. But there’s something about the cooler months, that makes soup extra...
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May 29
Un-glueing Gluten
The phrase “gluten-free” has taken over and become common everyday lingo with one person after another swearing by this new diet,...
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May 27
Believe it or Nut: Peanut Allergies are a Big Deal
In a world where peanuts are widely used in cuisines and snacks, the mention of them can send shivers down the spine of those living with...
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May 24
Egg Allergies - What You Need to Know
Having an egg allergy is one of the most common allergies to have, especially for infants and young children. With symptoms ranging from...
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May 23
Managing Food Allergies under PEAL
The welcomed change to allergen label on food products is here called Plain English Allergen Labelling or PEAL. PEAL has now been...
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May 1
How to best communicate with someone with Dementia
Dementia can affect how individuals both express themselves and understand the information that is communicated to them. This may result...
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Apr 24
Lactose Intolerance: The Dairy Dilemma
Lactose intolerance is a rather common food intolerance that occurs when the body can’t digest lactose properly. Lactose is a type of...
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Mar 15
Aged Care Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments are here
Let’s raise the bar! Menu & Mealtime Quality Assessments will be mandatory within Aged Care soon. The new Strengthened Quality Standards...
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Mar 15
Egg Safety: Take egg-xtra care
The humble egg is a delicious and versatile kitchen staple. From buttery scrambled eggs, hearty quiches, Christmas pavs and birthday...
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Feb 23
Is your Aged Care Food Safety Program compliant and up to date?
Did you know something as simple as having the wrong name listed for your Food Safety Supervisor or Director can mean your Food Safety...
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Feb 15
A message from our Managing Director, Nicole Buettel
We are already halfway through February 2024! What a journey we had in 2023. Still coming out of the COVID fog, we have called 2023 the...
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Jan 23
Have you had a spot check from the Food, Nutrition and Dining Support Unit?
There have been some new changes regarding Nutrition, Food and Dining experiences in Aged Care Homes after the Royal Commission into Aged...
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Dec 13, 2023
Nobody puts gravy in the corner
Gravy is a delicious way to enhance the taste of many meals including meat, poultry, vegetables and casseroles. More importantly, the...
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Dec 12, 2023
RECIPE: Choc chip cookies for Santa
No one can go to bed on Christmas eve without setting up Santa’s milk and cookies! A great way for kids to get involved in Christmas...
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Dec 5, 2023
An Christmas Feast for Aged Care Residents
‘Tis the season for delicious meals, full tummies and happy residents. Christmas is fast approaching! Our Aged Care homes are starting to...
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