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Dignity of risk is the right to make your own decisions when there is an identified risk involved in the situation. Here...
06/10/2025

Dignity of risk is the right to make your own decisions when there is an identified risk involved in the situation. Here we discuss all the different factors involved in supporting someone's dignity of risk, especially related to dysphagia.

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/dignity-of-risk

Dignity of risk is the right to make your own decisions when there is an identified risk involved in the situation. It refers to a person's self determination and autonomy to live their life the way that they choose even if an adverse outcome is possible or likely, and avoids excessive caution in or...

A vibrant side dish or the bed of you next main meal, Mushy Peas are a fresh and wholesome addition that will add a pop ...
01/10/2025

A vibrant side dish or the bed of you next main meal, Mushy Peas are a fresh and wholesome addition that will add a pop of colour to your plate 🫛

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/recipe-minced-and-moist-level-5-mushy-peas

Mushy peas are a very British food that started as most hearty traditional foods do, as a cheap and affordable meal for the poor or working class. Mushy peas are traditionally made with marrowfat peas, soaked in baking soda overnight to soften and then cooked until soft and mashed up afterwards.

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease, also known as GORD (or GERD), is a chronic condition that describes stomach acids mov...
12/08/2025

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease, also known as GORD (or GERD), is a chronic condition that describes stomach acids moving up the oesophagus causing a range of symptoms and potentially other health issues including dysphagia.

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/gord-gastro-oesophageal-reflux-disease

Gastro oesophageal reflux disease, also known as GORD (or GERD), is a chronic condition that describes stomach acids moving up the oesophagus causing a range of symptoms and potentially other health issues including dysphagia. It is usually referred to as GORD when reflux occurs regularly and more t...

An all time classic, a winter warmer, a family favourite, the one, the only... Mash Potato 🥔☁️https://www.thefourthplace...
06/08/2025

An all time classic, a winter warmer, a family favourite, the one, the only... Mash Potato 🥔☁️

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/recipe-puree-level-4-classic-mash-potato

Mash potato is one of my absolute favourite side dishes. It is warm, hearty and soothes the soul even when you have the most basic accompaniments. It compliments complex mains and it elevates simple ones. I love mash potato as the carbohydrate component to my meal.

Welcome to the wonderful world of potatoes. Whether you boil ‘em, mash ‘em, or stick ‘em in a stew, potatoes are wonderf...
18/07/2025

Welcome to the wonderful world of potatoes. Whether you boil ‘em, mash ‘em, or stick ‘em in a stew, potatoes are wonderfully varied and can be used in so many different recipes. But which potatoes should you use for what? 🥔

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/potato-potahto

Welcome to the wonderful world of potatoes. Here you can find your favourite Irish trope or second breakfast. Whether you boil ‘em, mash ‘em, or stick ‘em in a stew, potatoes are wonderfully varied and can be used in so many different recipes. But which potatoes should you use for what? And wh...

The perfect bed for some roasted veggies or a rich meat recipe to round out the flavours and bring a light but warm hug ...
19/06/2025

The perfect bed for some roasted veggies or a rich meat recipe to round out the flavours and bring a light but warm hug to the dish 🥰☁️



The perfect bed for some roasted veggies or a rich meat recipe to round out the flavours and bring a light but warm hug to the dish 🥰☁️I stumbled into making a cauliflower puree when I was making the lamb meatballs. I thought that the other starchy root vegetables such as potato or sweet pota...

In this article we explore a different angle on relationship to food where our food choices express a belief system and ...
12/06/2025

In this article we explore a different angle on relationship to food where our food choices express a belief system and demonstrate a political, ethical and moral act 🌱🧡🐮💛🐷

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/ethics-in-food-vegetarianism

Vegetarianism is a food related practice that avoids consumption of meat, and sometimes fish too. That means living on vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts and grains. There are many reasons for a person to be a vegetarian; religious, cultural, health and moral or ethical. Some statistics indicate that...

Food has long been a tool for socialisation and bringing people together. Food that tells people what we feel and what t...
02/05/2025

Food has long been a tool for socialisation and bringing people together. Food that tells people what we feel and what they mean to use when words don't quite cut it. I like to call this Cooking to Connect 🥰

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/cooking-to-connect

Food has long been a tool for socialisation and bringing people together. Food that celebrates people, places and beginnings. Food that commiserates endings, losses and grief. Food that shares culture, beliefs and rituals. Food that tells people what we feel and what they mean to us when words don.....

Did you know that Fava is the greek word for yellow split pea lentils? It's been a hot minute since I shared a recipe fo...
03/04/2025

Did you know that Fava is the greek word for yellow split pea lentils? It's been a hot minute since I shared a recipe for "extra sauces and gravies" so I thought I'd share a hot take on a Greek favourite ☀️🇬🇷✨

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/recipe-extra-sauces-and-gravies-greek-fava-dip

Traditionally, you eat Greek fava dip as a meze dish. That means with pita, a little bit of vegetables, and a bunch of other dips.

👶🍼 Paediatric dysphagia and paediatric feeding disorder (PFD) are closely linked conditions in children related to persi...
25/03/2025

👶🍼 Paediatric dysphagia and paediatric feeding disorder (PFD) are closely linked conditions in children related to persistent difficulties while learning to eat and drink. They are multifactorial conditions as eating, drinking and the mealtime are complex processes and draw on many different areas of a child's development ‼️

https://www.thefourthplace.com.au/post/paediatric-dysphagia-and-paediatric-feeding-disorder

It is normal for children to experience difficulty while they learn to eat and drink but it’s when the difficulty persists it is a disorder

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