The kitchen doesn’t have to feel off-limits just because your vision has changed. In this section, I share tools, adaptive techniques, and real-life strategies that make cooking safer, simpler, and more enjoyable for people with low vision. From choosing the right appliances to organizing your space, it’s all about discovering what works — and building confidence one meal at a time.
A simple stand that keeps a bag wide open so you can pour with confidence—no extra hands required. A Baggy Rack looks like a quirky gadget—two hinged plastic arms on a small stand—but it solves a real problem: it holds your bag open and upright while you fill it. That means fewer spills, calmer prep, … Read more
Oven Safety for Low Vision: My Go-To Tips for Safer Cooking When you’re visually impaired, the oven can feel like the scariest part of the kitchen. The fear of burns or spills is real—and for good reason. I’ve learned over time that a few simple habits and the right tools can turn the oven from … Read more
From finding pesky shell fragments to checking freshness, here’s how I make eggs stress-free in my kitchen. Cracking eggs with confidence used to be one of those kitchen moments that made me hold my breath. I couldn’t tell if a piece of shell had slipped into the bowl, and the idea of biting down on … Read more
Uncrimping the Mystery: A Simple Kitchen Tool That Matters More Than You Think- The Best Can Openers For Low Vision It’s funny how something as small as a can opener can turn into a daily source of frustration—or freedom. If you’re cooking with low vision, even a basic task like opening a can can feel … Read more
When I first started adapting to vision loss, the kitchen quickly turned into one of the most frustrating rooms in my home. I’d reach for a container of flour and wonder—was it really flour… or was it sugar again? Worse, when I grabbed the smaller baking items like baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch, I … Read more
Push-Pull Oven Rulers: A Simple, Safe Kitchen Tool I Actually Use If you’ve ever burned your hand adjusting an oven rack, you know how much of a hassle it can be—especially if you’re working with low vision. One of the simplest tools I’ve added to my kitchen is a push-pull oven ruler. It’s not fancy, … Read more
Baking has never been my specialty, but with four kids to feed (now all grown), I’ve certainly made my share of sweet treats — usually with a little help from a favorite fudge brownie mix or a ready-to-bake cookie pack. I’ve always leaned on box mixes for their speed and simplicity. As my vision changed, … Read more
