Food is memory. It’s comfort, tradition, and joy.

A Lifetime of Flavours is a heartwarming new cookbook created by residents of Sanctuary Care homes across the UK – featuring cherished recipes that have been passed down through generations.

From beloved family bakes to Sunday dinner staples, each recipe is packed with flavour and rich with personal meaning. This collection celebrates the role food plays in connecting us to our past, our loved ones, and ourselves.

🍲 Recipes shared by residents from around the UK

📖 A limited edition cookbook, also available to view online

💙 All donations go to Mental Health UK (1170815)

Why we created this cookbook:

At Sanctuary Care, we believe life should be joyful and fulfilling – at every age. Through our ‘Enriching Lives Framework’, we support our residents to stay connected to their passions and hobbies, from gardening and painting to, of course, cooking.

A Lifetime of Flavours is a celebration of those passions. It shines a light on the stories, wisdom, and love that go into every dish, and shows how food can:

• Spark joy and reminiscence on shared experiences

• Support emotional wellbeing and mental health

• Help preserve identity and independence in later life

Every recipe is more than just instructions – it’s a life story on a plate.

Where your donation goes:

We recommend a minimum donation of £10 but any additional support is appreciated. All donations from this page will go directly to Mental Health UK (1170815), supporting people living with mental health conditions. Your generosity will help provide advice, local support, and vital resources for people of all ages across the UK.

📖 Please note: Our cookbooks are part of a limited print run and will not be ready to send out until mid-October. If you kindly make a donation on our JustGiving page before then, please be aware that your book may take a couple of weeks to reach you. Thank you so much for your support and patience!

For more information, please visit:

https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/lifetime-flavours-celebrating-food-family-and-lives-behind-beloved-recipes