Cracking Eggs With Confidence: Blind-Friendly Tips That Work

A hand holds a brown egg above a countertop with two more eggs nearby.

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

Slow Cooker Tips For Low Vision Cooks: Why It’s My Go-To For Simple Meals

An elderly African American woman wearing black sunglasses and a burgundy shirt is seen in a bright kitchen, adjusting the lid on a black slow cooker on the countertop.

When I first started using a slow cooker, I realized it might be the perfect appliance for a low vision kitchen. Unlike other gadgets with lots of buttons and settings, the slow cooker keeps things simple: one pot, a couple of settings, and a lot of flexibility. It became my go-to choice for safe, confidence-building … Read more

Air Fryer Tips For Low Vision Cooks: How I Make It Work

An African American woman in her 50s or 60s, wearing sunglasses and a burgundy top, is using an air fryer in her kitchen. She is focused on adjusting the settings, with a pot on the stove in the background.

When I first thought about getting an air fryer, I wasn’t sure it was going to work for me. The idea of navigating tiny buttons, small text, and different cooking times felt like one more kitchen challenge that might be more frustrating than helpful. But as I started learning how to adapt it to my … Read more