Dignity of risk is the right to make your own decisions when there is an identified risk involved in the situation. It refers to a person's self determination and autonomy to live their life the way that they choose even if an adverse outcome is possible or likely, and avoids excessive caution in order to eliminate the risk.

Mushy peas are a very British food that started as most hearty traditional foods do, as a cheap and affordable meal for the poor or working class. Mushy peas are traditionally made with marrowfat peas, soaked in baking soda overnight to soften and then cooked until soft and mashed up afterwards.

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease, also known as GORD (or GERD), is a chronic condition that describes stomach acids moving up the oesophagus causing a range of symptoms and potentially other health issues including dysphagia. It is usually referred to as GORD when reflux occurs regularly and more than twice per week.

Mash potato is one of my absolute favourite side dishes. It is warm, hearty and soothes the soul even when you have the most basic accompaniments. It compliments complex mains and it elevates simple ones. I love mash potato as the carbohydrate component to my meal.

Welcome to the wonderful world of potatoes. Here you can find your favourite Irish trope or second breakfast. Whether you boil ‘em, mash ‘em, or stick ‘em in a stew, potatoes are wonderfully varied and can be used in so many different recipes. But which potatoes should you use for what? And when? And how? We’re about to explain all of that and more… 

The perfect bed for some roasted veggies or a rich meat recipe to round out the flavours and bring a light but warm hug to the dish 🥰☁️...

Vegetarianism is a food related practice that avoids consumption of meat, and sometimes fish too. That means living on vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts and grains. There are many reasons for a person to be a vegetarian; religious, cultural, health and moral or ethical. Some statistics indicate that in Australia, 12.1% of the population are believed to be vegetarian while other statistics indicate approximately 1.5 million Australians or 1 in 3 Australians who regularly avoi

These plump and juicy little delights will bring a mouthwatering surprise to your next dinner..

Food has long been a tool for socialisation and bringing people together. Food that celebrates people, places and beginnings. Food that commiserates endings, losses and grief. Food that shares culture, beliefs and rituals. Food that tells people what we feel and what they mean to us when words don’t quite cut it. I like to call this Cooking to Connect. 

Elodie took the time to speak with us about her clinical knowledge and her experience working in the area of paediatric dysphagia and PFD

Traditionally, you eat Greek fava dip as a meze dish. That means with pita, a little bit of vegetables, and a bunch of other dips.

It is normal for children to experience difficulty while they learn to eat and drink but it’s when the difficulty persists it is a disorder

Moroccan Lamb and Hummus is one of my absolute favourite meals and one of my go-to recipes to share with friends.

Food Sovereignty is a fairly young movement, and if you haven’t heard of the term before, it was first coined by the organisation La Via...

Gnudi require few ingredients and take no time at all to prepare and cook. It's a great option for an entree, side or snack.

Matthew has kindly taken some time to explain his role in dysphagia management as a dietitian.

An IDDSI Level 6 soft and bite sized take on the old favourite, shepherd's pie, with a little extra spice and flavour.

There is a higher risk of pneumonia if the person has poor oral health, rather than if they aspirate from a healthy mouth.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and you know what that means... An inspired and modified take on a Christmas classic for everyon

A lot of people associate palliative care with death, however, palliative care is much broader than end of life care.