• Holiday Cooking: Taste Without Sight

  • Dec 3 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
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Holiday Cooking: Taste Without Sight

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  • Episode Title: Holiday Cooking: Taste Without Sight

    In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, host Kim Wardlow sits down with Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, to discuss adaptive tools, techniques, and tips for holiday cooking with vision loss. Debra shares her expertise on making cooking safe, enjoyable, and accessible while helping listeners maintain traditions and create memorable meals. From mastering mashed potatoes to baking perfect pies, this episode offers practical advice to navigate the kitchen confidently.
    Debra also highlights tools available on The Blind Kitchen's website, including the boil alert disc, adaptive measuring spoons, locking lid pans, and more. Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or perfecting a favorite family recipe, this episode inspires listeners to embrace cooking despite vision challenges.
    Additionally, Kim reminds listeners to support Aftersight for Colorado Gives Day on December 10th. Donations can be pre-scheduled at ColoradoGives.org by searching for Aftersight.

    Contact Information:

    Aftersight: Visit ColoradoGives.org and search for Aftersight to donate or learn more.
    The Blind Kitchen: Explore tools, recipes, and tips at TheBlindKitchen.com.

    Chapter Markers:
    00:10 - Introduction: Aftersight and Colorado Gives Day
    00:29 - Welcome to the Holiday Series
    01:37 - Meet Debra Erickson
    01:59 - Overview of The Blind Kitchen
    03:06 - Addressing Safety Concerns
    03:51 - Relying on Non-Visual Senses in Cooking
    04:40 - Tools That Make Cooking Accessible
    06:11 - Holiday Gift Ideas for Cooks with Vision Loss
    08:21 - The Science Behind the Boil Alert Disc
    09:14 - Adaptive Measuring Tools
    13:03 - Non-Tool Cooking Tips and Techniques
    16:11 - Cooking a Holiday Staple: Mashed Potatoes
    24:12 - Maintaining Identity Through Cooking
    25:36 - Baking Pies with Vision Loss
    31:26 - Hosting Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Meals
    35:01 - Traditional Holiday Dishes
    36:24 - New Year’s Recipes and Traditions
    37:27 - Final Tips and Words of Encouragement
    39:17 - Cooking on Different Stove Types
    40:09 - Closing and Resources

    Enjoy this holiday-themed episode as you navigate life with vision loss and create delightful meals for your loved ones!
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