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Helen
Diversional Therapist
Carol Cosham
Senior Activities Volunteer
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I'm thrilled that I discovered this marvellous site. It has become my "bible" for ideas, information and creativity. My clients absolutely love the activities I've picked up from Golden Carers. Thank you.
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Hi I have just started at a new facility and they have a full size oven for cooking activities. what are some things or recipes D.T's cook for their residents? I made jam drops and they enjoyed that.
hi Helen, they would like anything using older type recipes. Scones, anzac biscuits (for Anzac Day) choc. cake, lamingtons. You could also get them to help eg. stiring the mix. Have to watch out for hygiene - could use gloves on everyone.
We made gem scones, scones, egg & bacon little tarts, sausage rolls, cocktail pies with a electric pie maker, pavlovas, & the most popular is home made pasties.
Good luck.
Let your residents tell you wat THEY want to cook. We are tackling a lemon merangue pie together soon :)
Try to set up the room with a table and get plastic sheets or small plastic cutting boards and enough bowls for everyone to do the mixing. Make sure that everyone washes their hands first. Muffins, pikelets, French toast are easy bake to start with and then ask them for their favourite recipes. Look for recipes that don’t take too long to cook.
Hope this helps.
Christine