Lavender excels in national celebration
As
part of the British Food Fortnight, Lavender Hills care home has been
promoting all things British in its daily menus.
British Food Fortnight is a national campaign which celebrates the diverse and delicious food on offer from the British Isles. Taking place every Autumn, it is delivered by Love British Food. Love British Food is dedicated to making high-quality and nutritious British food available to all.
Over the campaign, the Ramsbottom-based home plans to dish out the best of British, which has already included Scottish salmon, Lancashire cheese and Yorkshire rhubarb, while the home’s garden has been supplying a range of fresh, seasonal vegetables, much to the residents’ delight!
“We love our food here at the home, and we especially love great local produce. We grow food in our garden, which isn’t just great for our plates, but it’s great for the residents as well. They love getting involved.
“Whatever we can’t produce in our own grounds, we use dedicated local suppliers. In fact, all of our suppliers are within one mile of the home. As a B-Corp, we pride ourselves on sourcing the very best for our residents, which positively impacts our communities.
“When I saw the British Food Fortnight campaign, I knew it was something our Kitchen Team would enjoy taking part in and, more importantly, I knew our residents would love the menu!”
“I always enjoy the food here; I’d tell them if I didn’t. It’s like staying at the Ritz!
“I think it’s brilliant that our food is local, it’s great for the community, and it’s important to know where your food comes from. I’m glad we’re able to grow things in the garden, and I like to go and look around, water the plants and muck in where I can.
“I’m looking forward to the rest of the menu!”
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