[nabs] beginner cooking and labeling
Sarah Clark
goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net
Tue Nov 2 18:04:33 GMT 2010
One thing that has really helped us is the ID mate. We hardly have to label
anything anymore. The ID Mate has most grocery items in its database, but
if we come across something that it doesn't have, we can add it. At around
$1000 it is not cheap, but its been one of the best investments we've made.
Many products also contain additional info such as nutritional info and
cooking instructions. But if something doesn't contain cooking instructions
and we want that info on hand, we are able to add that as well.
Sarah
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dornetta" <dornetta at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students."
<nabs at acb.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs] beginner cooking and labeling
> Hello All!!
> I must appaude Ashley for starting this thread...*clap* *clap* *clap* and
> to everyone else...I think that it GREAT that we all able to share,
> suggest, and enlighten ourselves and others of our "quick fixes" in
> adaption Lol GREAT THREAD & BIG UPS!! to you all...I have learned alot.
> One thing that I struggle with is keeping up labeling after I re-up at the
> store. You see, I have 5 children who would much rather not take the extra
> step. This is a common action of getting yelled @ by Mom in my house so
> after I finally got the picture that yelling was raising my BP to higher
> levels...i stopped labeling and started yelling, "HEY!! Come down here &
> read this!!" "Come down here & tell me what's in the frezzer!" etc... Lmbo
> So, that is my labeling system; my motto now is: Why Braille & rely on
> mines when I can yell and rely on theirs (eyes) Lol
> But I will take some of these quick fixes to use with other items
> (especially in my bedroom)
> "Just because you are blind, does not mean you lack vision"-Stevie Wonder
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Laura Glowacki" <orangebutterfly87 at gmail.com>
> To: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>; "Discussion list for
> NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students." <nabs at acb.org>
> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 9:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs] beginner cooking and labeling
>
>
>> As far as knowing when meat is done cooking, I know that my step
>> dad grills at our house a lot during the warmer months, and he
>> has everything timed. That's probably also something you can do
>> when frying on the stove top. I've found that it's just a matter
>> of determing the ways in which you can tell when something's
>> done. Practice cooking hamburger. You'll get t the point where
>> you can feel with the spoon or spatula that you use when the meat
>> is browned and done. It's usually hard to explain especially
>> over email. I do know that often, voc-rehab can get someone out
>> to do some in-home training as far as cooking, labeling, etc.
>> You may want to ask about that if you're interested.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind
>> Students." <nabs at acb.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 7:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs] beginner cooking and labeling
>>
>>
>> My mom does pork chops in the electric fry pan and I'd like to
>> learn that. She also puts hamburger in the oven. What rehab
>> center were you at?
>> I do have a little vision and I use it to locate items and can
>> see some detail on produce such if bananas are ripe but I think
>> with my tunnel vision I need to use my other senses more.
>>
>> So you're saying when the sizzle stops turn it over.
>> Yes I have a crock pot. But no my agency did not purchase any
>> home supplies. They just got me technology to be a student like
>> my Braille Note.
>> If I worked with a rehab teacher they might purchase me supplies
>> upon recommendation but I can't work with the RT assigned to my
>> area. It would not work out since she smokes and has some other
>> issues.
>>
>> So if I cook I use what we have here. My oven and microwave are
>> labeled with dimo tape. We have all electric appliances.
>>
>> Ashley
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Dornetta
>> To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind
>> Students.
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:39 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs] beginner cooking and labeling
>>
>>
>> Ashley,
>> I think that I may be an advantage than you because I have some
>> sight but I will try to answer your questions. Being the Mother
>> of 5, I often have to get creative :-)
>> When cooking a hamburger, "listen" to the sizzle. When the
>> sizzle slows down or stops...turn it over and repeat the same.
>> What is even more easier is to put the hamburger in the oven for
>> X amount of time, depending on the weight of the burger.
>> Listening to the sizzle works well for frying chicken or chops. I
>> deep fry alot (useing Canola oil because of "dangers" of deep
>> frying) but I can give the meat a little push & should it comes
>> backs up (float) than usually it is cooked. Also try a George
>> Foreman for your hamburgers...it works well. While I was in
>> rehab, we didn't do alot of cooking either. More cleaning,
>> organizing (which doesn't help especially if you already have
>> your own system) and smelling seasonings.
>> If you are just starting out then a George Foreman may be your
>> best answer. I have a question, didn't the Commission for the
>> Blind (or whatever it is called in your state) purchase some
>> household goods for you? I.e. George Foreman grill, electric
>> frying pan, crock pot, etc...
>> Oh yeah...a crock pot is also an excellent tool. You would just
>> insert meat + seasonings (usually some seasoning salt, garlic
>> powder, onion powder, and an onion or your preference), cover and
>> turn on for a hew hours.
>> Being the very concerned person that I am, I suggest that you
>> try the crock pot and/or oven then build up your confidence in
>> working on the stove, etc... For easy recipes, try googleing
>> "quick and easy recipes for *insert choice here*" and see what
>> website pops up. Hope that this helps, if not shoot me an email
>> at
>> hollaatnetta at gmail.com
>> Dornetta
>> "Just because you are blind, does not mean you lack
>> vision"-Stevie Wonder
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net
>> To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind
>> Students.
>> Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2010 7:24 PM
>> Subject: [nabs] beginner cooking and labeling
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> When I have more money and a job I'll be out on my own. I'm
>> trying to think of some beginner cooking things. I can do
>> microwave or oven frozen dinners already. I can make cereal and
>> fix frozen wafles/pancakes and can heat up things from cans such
>> as mixed vegetables and soup. I also can make sandwiches.
>>
>> Ideally I'd cook from scratch because its healthier but I may
>> not start there.
>> Unfortunately I didn't learn as much as I needed at our rehab
>> center in richmond; I felt we spent more time cleaning up and
>> putting up dishes than cooking.
>>
>> Anyway, what packaged products are out there that you have
>> used and require just a few steps such as adding water and
>> cooking it in the oven?
>> What is Hamburger Helper? I enjoy chicken a lot. What
>> sauces and seasonings are out there for chicken? Do you have any
>> simple recipies you'd share?
>>
>> How do you store left over products and determine when they
>> go bad? We can't see mold. Can you rely on smell?
>> Also what do you use for labeling products? I know about
>> dimo tape. Some products I might use my vision and sense of
>> smell to identify it.
>>
>> How do you tell when food is done? For example a hamburger
>> patty?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Ashley
>>
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