by Adrian Silaghi | Oct 12, 2021 | Chef Stories
At Nellsar, mealtimes are a valued and inclusive experience for all our residents and we take special pride in the food we serve and the dining experience we provide every day. Food is such an important aspect of life and we continuously strive to offer great looking...
by Cosmin Cristea | Sep 13, 2021 | Chef Stories
Perfect puréed peach crumbles Many thanks to our Head of Catering Services, Adrian Silaghi, for spending time with Paul from our Princess Christian Care Home catering team recently, to create these wonderful puréed peach crumbles. They look so delicious and we can now...
by Leni Wood | Aug 11, 2021 | Dysphagia
Often, when a food is puréed down, the surface area becomes increased. This means that what might only be one portion of chicken then becomes two potions and nutrition is then lost per serving. This can pose a problem when catering for someone on a puréed diet....
by Adrian Silaghi | Apr 26, 2021 | Chef Stories
On Friday 23 April, the Catering Team at Princess Christian Care Home prepared a little quiz to entertain their residents. Chefs cooked toffee and strawberry muffins – both regular and puréed versions – and residents had to guess the difference between the muffins....
by Leni Wood | Mar 1, 2021 | Menu Planning
The planning process The menu planning process within Care is a complex task. The menu must meet the needs of each resident in term of preference of taste, texture, and quality. It must: Meet the needs of the various medical requirements of many residents Clearly...