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Hydrating Foods for Summer: Tips for Aged Care Catering Teams
Here are some practical tips to keep everyone well-hydrated this summer.
National Cheese Day: 5 Easy Cheese Dishes Your Residents Will Love
Here are five easy, delicious, and nutritious cheese dishes that are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Why Catering Software is the Secret Ingredient for the Perfect Standard 6 Recipe
When it comes to aged care, food plays a huge role in keeping residents happy and healthy. Food is at the heart of every care home. The...
Celebrating World Food Day in Aged Care: Fun Ideas for Residents and Catering Teams
World Food Day, celebrated on October 16th each year, is a perfect opportunity to bring people together over something everyone...
Supercharge resident choice with Birch & Waite!
There has never been a busier nor more complex time to be working in aged care. With a range of challenges being faced daily, Birch & Waite
Celebrating the Culinary Caregivers this Aged Care Employee Day
Aged Care Employee Day (celebrated annually on 7 August) is a fantastic opportunity to honour all of the amazing people who work...
Why a Daily Cuppa Matters: Brewing Up Comfort and Joy for Residents!
We explore why a daily cuppa matters for aged care residents and how it can bring comfort and joy to their lives.
Thickening Tea with Care: Making It Just Right for Residents and Why It's Important
This post talks about thickening tea using the IDDSI method, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their favourite brew safely and comfortably.
Frozen vs Fresh – and does it really matter?
In aged care homes, providing residents with delicious, nourishing meals is a top priority. However, we know things like budget...
Deliciously Festive: Easter-Themed Food Ideas to Brighten Your Celebration!
Hot cross buns are still a sure fire favourite when it comes to Easter eats in aged care. But sometimes all it takes is a small spin on a...
Soup In the Heat? You May Be Pleasantly Surprised!
Cold soup is refreshing and perfect for hot summer days. If you've previously put soup in the "Winter only" category and haven't...
Spilling the tea - a tech take on the Aged Care Catering Summit
When you think of catering in an aged care setting, technology probably wouldn't be the first thing to come to mind. However, after...
More residents could benefit from gluten free options... here's why.
You'd be hard-pressed to find an aged care site that doesn't cater to the one in 70 Australians with coeliac disease. The number of...
Donya Hajj – Putting an Extra Special Touch to Food Service
Donya Hajj - BlueCross Hansworth 2021 HLAC Awards - Food Service Assistant of the Year Enjoying food has been the only constant...
Vegan Quiche
This tasty delight is perfect for aged care residents to try this month to coincide with Veganuary.
The future of food - why soup will stay on the menu
Aged care kitchens have encountered multiple changes and challenges over the past two years. In addition to adapting to the isolation of...
Anzac Crumble – Rediscover A Classic
Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. The biscuits...
Serving Up More Time: New Partnership Dishes Out Valuable Time
Serving up more time: New partnership dishes out valuable time to catering teams in Australia’s aged care facilities by eliminating...
Dementia-Friendly Foods: Veggie Spring Rolls
Catering well to residents who have dementia can be tricky if they have a poor appetite and are quite active. Here are some ideas to help...
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Or Is It? The Truth About Our Aussie Icon Dishes
Happy Australia Day! It’s a great day to get out there and have a BBQ with some Australian classics, such as snags in bread and a pavlova...