Hythe care home teams up with local school pupils to create traditional recipe.
Care UK investigation at Carpathian Grange Southampton Lord found that 65 percent of people have stopped using recipes that have been passed down to them.
But 43 percent are keen to save them.
To ensure traditional recipes continue to be enjoyed in Hythe, residents of Carpathia Grange donned their aprons and worked with pupils from Hythe Primary School.
Their mission was to introduce tasteful items with historical value. food An old favorite.
A multi-generational team baked and decorated the cake, creating delicious memories of old times for the elderly residents.
To ensure these precious recipes are not lost, Care UK has published a free recipe book, “Recipes to Remember”.
It showcases delicious food served by care home residents across the UK.
The book covers the residents’ favorite foods, from World War II staples to quirky desserts from the 1970s.
There will also be adapted versions of recipes created by Care UK chefs to support older people.
“We had a great time with the students, it was a really fun morning,” said 99-year-old resident Vaughn Baker.
Moira Wilde, 87, added: “It was really fun explaining to the children the joys of baking and teaching them how to decorate cakes.”
Pooja Dhoot, Home Manager at Kalpathia Grange, said: “With the arrival of spring comes the aroma of incredibly delicious home-baked goods that have been enjoyed by our residents and their families for generations.”
“Like photographs, family recipes can be a way to look back and reminisce about cherished memories and loved ones.
“Taste and smell can be powerful tools to evoke memories and positive emotions, particularly for people living with dementia, which is why we’re delighted to be part of Care UK’s Recipes to remember campaign.”
“It was fantastic to see residents re-enjoying the foods they have loved for decades alongside pupils from Hythe Primary School.
“Seeing how well-received residents’ recipes have been, it’s clear that there is still a craving for the foods of the past.”