{"id":310,"date":"2017-12-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whiddon.com.au\/yourlife\/vintagebites-brings-a-piece-of-italy-to-aged-care-residents\/"},"modified":"2017-12-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T00:00:00","slug":"vintagebites-brings-a-piece-of-italy-to-aged-care-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiddon.com.au\/yourlife\/vintagebites-brings-a-piece-of-italy-to-aged-care-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian inspired VintageBites helps aged care residents stay connected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VintageBites brings a piece of Italy to aged care residents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Italian inspired VintageBites session brought a little piece of Italy to aged care residents at Whiddon Easton Park in celebration of the Italian holiday, Ferragosto.<\/p>\n<p>Rosa Romano, Whiddon Food Services Assistant and passionate Italian cook, served up a pasta-making workshop to the delight of residents. The hands-on workshop saw residents whip up Italian culinary classics such gnocchi, spaghetti and fettuccine, while sharing stories around Italian cooking, holidays and culture.<\/p>\n<p>There was plenty of excitement as the aroma of simmering pasta sauces filled the air and Italian music was lovingly played by a guest performer. After the cooking session, residents sat down to a beautifully decorated table to enjoy bruschetta and salad, followed by delicious pasta dishes they\u2019d created.<\/p>\n<p>VintageBites, a creative ageing program developed by The Whiddon Group, provides opportunities for creative self-expression, learning and social connection. For many residents, it was the first time they had made fresh pasta and they were thrilled with the results. 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