Yesterday was the most extraordinary day at Tasting Australia for the Maggie Beer Foundation ‘aged care day’; first a panel of those in the aged care industry, from academia to practical to nutritionists (and myself!) discussing aged care from every point of view. Then what a performance from Charmaine Jones & the Jones Commentary Choir; from the beautiful 5 year olds to and old girl like me singing on the stage. The joy that the singing brought to everyone and the subliminal message about being an intergenerational mix to bring the young with the aged and all the benefits that it brings to both. Next was the craziest but most wonderful challenge of two PISA Italian Meals and Services “Nonna’s” against one (me!) and the Nonna’s from Pisa were victorious! It was just such a delight; I couldn't stop laughing! I was cooking with an Italian influence but cooking against tradition to try and rev them up!

Peter Morgan-Jones and Katie Otto showed an audience of so many people from aged care how to create beautiful recipes for those with swallowing difficulties; as well as some delicious options for people with dementia who prefer to eat with their hands!

Thank you to all our wonderful supporters, the message of good food in aged care is certainly growing and the Foundation is making sure it continues to do so- Maggie.