Cooking and Eating

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Discover safe cooking techniques, how to use a flat-top stove, hints for eating and pouring, tips for eating in restaurants, and considerations for setting a table when blind or low vision.

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Hints for Easier Eating and Pouring if Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Use the Clock Reference System Using the clock reference system is one way to tell what food is on your plate. Think of your plate as a clock face with 12:00 at the top (the edge farthest away) and 6:00 at the bottom (the closest edge). This […]

Eating in Restaurants if You are Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Eating out is a significant part of our social life. It can be comfortable, fun, and entertaining. Here’s how:

Safe Cooking Techniques if Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Here are some safe cooking tips: Cutting and Chopping Measuring Measuring spoons Pouring Cold Liquids Again, use color contrasts: dark pitchers and servers for milk and other light-colored liquids, a white pitcher for dark liquids, such as iced tea. When pouring into a glass: Electronic Devices for Pouring […]

Setting the Table if You are Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Eating is often viewed as an uncomfortable activity when you first begin to experience vision changes. A dinner table is a crowded place filled with silverware, plates, drinking glasses, serving dishes, and beverage-filled pitchers. But, with a few tips and practice, eating can be pleasurable again. Here are […]

Using a Flat-Top Stove if Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)A flat-top stove is one of the most widely used items in kitchens today. Flat-top stoves do not have to be a nightmare for people who are blind or low vision. While they present some unique challenges, they can be more beneficial than a coil-top stove because they […]