A care home in Hythe has teamed up with pupils from a local school to preserve old-fashioned recipes.
A Care UK survey, carried out at Carpathia Grange, Southampton Road, revealed that 65 per cent of people have stopped using inherited recipes.
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 showcase the flavorful value of beloved historic foods of the past.
The multi-generational team baked and decorated the cake and served delicious food that reminisced about 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 features a variety of 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.
Vaughan Baker joined the students at Hythe Primary School. (Image: Provided)
“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.”
