Read and reminisce…

It’s time to read and reminisce about the food we ate in the past. Of course, some of these dishes are coming back into fashion as a retro delicacy! These books make a great talking point during visits, and are especially useful for loved ones with dementia, who may not be able to chat about what they did this week, but can absolutely remember what they handed round or served at parties when they were young.

The text is from a chatty, magazine-style perspective, looking back how things were ‘back in the day’.

However, there are just three large print paragraphs per illustrated page, and no need to remember what was on the page before.

Obviously, memories of the past will differ – and mine are more UK and Australian, though I’ve tried to acknowledge the US/Canadian experience. 

What I’ve noticed is that everyone who reads these books either says things like, “Oh, yes, I remember steak and kidney pudding!” or “Oh no, I never heard of that, but my goodness, we ate a lot of liver…” – and then they start reminiscing!

All the reading books are 40 pages, with extra large bold print and vibrant photographs, 8 x 10 inches.

There is no reference to dementia or other illness inside the book, or on the cover. The back cover says simply: “Enjoy these tales of the good old days and share your own stories! Keep your mind active as you read aloud or read along.”

Take a look on Amazon using universal link https://mybook.to/TastyTreatsEat or ask your librarian to search for Tasty Treats and Old-Time Eats: ISBN 9781922191687.