Our Approach
Making food for ourselves is one of those things we all want to do. But if barriers are in the way, it can end up being a skill we never master.
This is why we created this course: to share the approach we developed that broke down the barriers our daughter had when it came to cooking for herself.
At the end of the course, every student will be able:
- To cook in a way that keeps them safe in the kitchen
- To follow a simple recipe
- To use a system of cooking that works every time.
For every recipe we have created a Recipe Card that includes visual prompts and follows a clear and logical process, from getting the equipment and ingredients ready to making the food and cleaning up afterwards.
This course is for everyone who faces challenges with physical constraints, like lifting heavy pans, taking hot dishes out of the oven, peeling and chopping vegetables. It is also for everyone who struggles with weighing ingredients or concentrating for long periods.
We have adapted and tested all the recipes so every recipe can be made using an Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, and (for reheating) a Microwave. There is a maximum of 5 ingredients in any recipe and we use pre-chopped frozen vegetables, which are just as nutritious and minimize wastage.
There is no weighing; we only use cups and spoons to measure ingredients. We use the same systems and processes across all the recipes. This also develops habits, like getting equipment and ingredients ready to cook, and then cleaning up after at the end.
This safe, simple, system approach works, guaranteed!
What's In The Course
This 2.25 minute video gives an overview of the course.
What You Get
Downloadable Recipe Cards
Every recipe includes a recipe card which lists in order all the equipment and ingredients needed to make the recipe. Then there is a step-by-step guide to how to make the recipe with clear written and visual instructions. There are also prompts for washing hands before cooking and clearing up after cooking.
Video Instructions
For all the recipes there is a video showing every step of the recipe. These videos show Betsy making each recipe in the same way she does when there are no cameras in sight.
Feedback Forms
For each recipe, there is a visual feedback form. These help you assess each recipe and then make any adjustments to suit individual skills and tastes.