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Meet the Maker...
My name is Kathryn, I’m a Melbourne based speech pathologist who has been working with and supporting people with dysphagia for over 7 years
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Puree, Level 4- Rye Bread and Salmon Mousse with Dill Emulsion
Whether it was a cocktail party, your aunty's morning tea or Christmas I don't think anyone has escaped the classic cracker, pancake or brea
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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The (Currently) Young and Fabulous
In the very first ever post, I wrote about what dysphagia is, its prevalence and its impact on people who live with the condition and...
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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Natural Meat Tenderisers- Green Paw Paw and Pineapple
Todays solution is brought to you by Natural Meat Tenderisers such as Paw Paw and Pineapple.
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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RECIPE: Soft and Bite Sized, Level 6- Goulash Soup
A soul warming and tender meal that is perfect for winter and perfect for sharing with a promise you'll be back for seconds 😋 Soft and...
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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Interview: Brennan- Butcher
Brennan is now an experienced butcher with a wealth of knowledge and experience to talk about relationship to food
Jul 31, 20235 min read
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Meet the Meat: Types of Cuts
One of the biggest and most common issues that I come across when working with clients is difficulty with meat.
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Soft and Bite Sized, Level 6- Nan's Curry
It hails straight out of Bengal, from my late Nan and Aunty. Nostalgia is best served warm just like this soft and bite sized curry
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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Memory, Food and the Five Senses
Meals can serve as a means of many different things. A means for survival, creative expression, affection and also a way to access...
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Liquidised, Level 3- Brendan and Mary's Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
In our recent interview Brendan explained that this recipe for sweet potato and lentil soup was a real staple during his dysphagia rehab
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Interview: Brendan- Musician/Stroke Survivor
I recently had the privilege of catching up with an old client of mine to talk about his experience with dysphagia, how it impacted his life
Jun 4, 20237 min read
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RECIPE: Minced and Moist, Level 5- Tuna and Lemon Risotto
Do you ever crave the warmth of a hearty meal but the freshness of the Mediterranean summer? Crave no more...
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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RECIPE: Extra Sauces and Gravies- Basil Anchovy Tomato Sauce
When we dip into the world of tomato sauces, it's a playground of creativity with all kinds of different herbs, spices and curly additions.
May 16, 20232 min read
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RECIPE: Extra Sauces and Gravies- Hummus Dip
Let's be real, Hummus is everyone's favourite warm up, snack or accompaniment. You can have it warm, cold, flavoured or the OG way and it wi
May 9, 20231 min read
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Dips and Tricks... but mostly dips
For those of you who are familiar with dysphagia and safe swallow strategies, you may be familiar with the term “extra sauces and gravies.”
May 1, 20232 min read
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RECIPE: Regular Easy to Chew, Level 7- Spinach and Ricotta Conchiglioni
A different take on pasta that is perfect for sharing with others and is as nice to look at as it is to taste!
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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Interview: Disenfranchised Grief- Angela, Social Worker
Angela, an experienced social worker and regular support to many people experiencing dysphagia.
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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Dysphagia and Disenfranchised Grief
Often when we grieve, we grieve a loss of some kind and sometimes that loss is a function, capacity or the “person” and life you knew before
Apr 12, 20233 min read
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RECIPE: Soft and Bite Sized, Level 6- Prawn, Tomato, Zucchini Pasta
A beautifully well rounded recipe that gives just enough garden and just enough sea to delight your senses.
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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Maslow's Hierarchy and Dysphagia
If we consider Maslow’s (1943) theory, dysphagia and the challenges it brings falls into every stage of the hierarchy.
Mar 26, 20236 min read
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