The Bidfood Journal SWINGING IT BACK TO THE 40'S A 1940s-inspired nostalgia recipe guide for your care home ‘s Contents Our inspiration Page 2 Meet the folk Page 2 Tapping into trends Page 2 Menu board Page 3 Recipes Page 4 Cocktail inspiration Page 18 Activity pack Page 21 Nostalgia playlist Page 22 Catering supplies Page 23 Support tools Page 24 Welcome to our ‘Swinging it back to the 40’s’ recipe guide for your care home. This guide has been designed to provide your care home with nostalgic, cost-effective dishes for residents, with cutlery-free and fortified options. The 1940s, marked by ingenuity and perseverance during wartime rationing and economic constraints, offer us valuable lessons in resourcefulness. Today, we face similar challenges with high living costs and sustainability concerns, urging us to maximise our resources. Inspired by that era, our recipes reflect the creativity and practicality of the 1940s, offering dishes that warm the heart. Using affordable, readily available ingredients with seasonal variations, these simple recipes can be easily prepared by staff of all skill-levels, aiding in budget management and waste reduction without compromising on quality or flavour. These recipes have been designed to be eaten with minimal or no cutlery, providing a more inclusive and enjoyable dining experience for residents. We’ve also included engaging activities to entertain residents and evoke nostalgic memories. These activities aim to strengthen community bonds and provide an immersive journey into the past, allowing residents to reminisce about cherished moments and create new ones together.