Three care homes in Bury St Edmunds are joining a UK-wide campaign to save traditional recipes.
Mildenhall Lodge, Davers Court, and Glastonbury Court have partnered with children to keep older recipes alive.
A survey by Care UK, the homes' operator, found that 65% of UK adults no longer cook using family recipes passed down through the generations.
However, 43% are interested in preserving these recipes.
A Glastonbury Court resident with her grandchildren (Image: Submitted)
In response, Care UK has released a free, downloadable book entitled 'Recipes to Remember'.
This includes residents' favourite dishes, as well as Care UK chef-designed recipes tailored for older people.
Mildenhall Lodge residents and Great Heath Primary School pupils teamed up to make a past favourite.
On the day, the youngsters joined residents Jessie Slater, 87, Marianne Clarke, 79, and Sylvia Lovell, 85, to make chocolate spring nests - made from melted chocolate, shredded wheat, and mini eggs.
A Davers Court resident shared her loved recipes with her grandchildren (Image: Submitted)
After an enjoyable cooking session, the children sampled the fresh nests and took the leftovers home to share with their families.
Residents took their grandchildren and great-grandchildren through an afternoon baking session at Glastonbury and Davers Courts.
They used recipes from resident Phyllis Hubbard's cookbook to make baked treats and a special menu, including soup and dessert.
Mildenhall Lodge Care Home resident Sylvia Lovell with nursery pupils Poppy and Joshua (Image: Submitted)
The 84-year-old said: “It is very important to keep history alive as there are so many fast-food places around now and children need proper food.”
Ana Mihai, home manager at Glastonbury Court, said: “Just like a photograph, a family recipe can be a way to revisit the past and reminisce on a cherished memory or loved ones."
Sophie Evans, home manager at Davers Court, added: “From jam roly-poly to homity pie, it’s been wonderful seeing the residents revisit some of their favourite foods from across the decades with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren."
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