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Retirement home cuisine? Five-star delight

Kevin Dundon sometimes adds nuts or seeds for a healthy, crunchy finish to this traditional Irish soda bread.
Catherine Johnston
Kevin Dundon sometimes adds nuts or seeds for a healthy, crunchy finish to this traditional Irish soda bread.
Kevin Dundon sometimes adds nuts or seeds for a healthy, crunchy finish to this traditional Irish soda bread.

The baby-boom generation is moving into their elder years and bringing their great expectations – like fabulous food. And many senior living facilities are seeking to meet that expectation .

In the Chicago area, the Mather, a senior living community, the chef creates duck breasts and pork chops worthy of a five-star restaurant menu. Catholic retired sisters across town at Mercy Circle drink fruit-enhanced water and enjoy whipped butter on house-baked rolls.

And why not? Senior housing seeks to accommodate the needs of its residents. Fresh, healthy food provides a therapeutic advantage over tapioca from a blender as well as a reason to gather in community and break bread together – really good bread, that is.

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* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "EndNotes." Read all stories from this blog