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.
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.
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.
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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