A collection of healthy, visual recipe ebooks, designed to build confidence and independence from prep to packaway !
the visual KITCHEn ebook
During my studies in occupational therapy, I worked in the NDIS/disability area, specifically with an adult caseload. In my role, I was regularly asked to create visual recipes for clients, to aid them in preparing, following and completing a cooking task.
When I researched the selection of visual recipes online, I noted:
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a majority of visual recipes were illustrated with cartoon pictures and procedures, which did not always appeal to my adult caseload;
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a large number of unhealthy recipes;
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the key elements in a visual recipe, that support independence, were lacking.
Motivated by these findings, I developed The Visual Kitchen - practical visual recipe ebooks, designed to support confidence, independence and healthy eating, through accessible and engaging visual recipes !
supporting independence and confidence in the kitchen
Guiding you to cook and follow a recipe with ease, enhance your skills and support confidence every step of the way.
Healthy
and
nutritious
recipes
A collection of wholesome recipes to encourage and support you to cook and eat well, without fuss or nasties.
easy to follow methods paired with clear visual images
A visual and easy-to-understand recipe layout, that guides you through each cooking step, making the process clear and user-friendly.
beyond
recipes
Every Visual Kitchen edition provides tools and guidance, from planning to pack away and everything in between.
Cook with clarity and confidence
what's a
visual kitchen recipe?
This collection of visual recipes is designed through an occupational therapy lens, using step-by-step images to make cooking clear and achievable, thereby supporting confidence and independence during the cooking process.
Our visual recipes aim to support people with intellectual disabilities and neurological conditions, addressing motor planning, sequencing, problem-solving, memory, executive functioning, decision-making and safe kitchen practice.
Each recipe is broken down into simple, visual steps paired with pictures and concise language, outlining exactly what to do and when.
visual recipes that make cooking achievable
Who could benefit from this ebook?
The Visual Kitchen was created particularly for adults with intellectual and neurological disabilities. However, its clear, step-by-step format makes it a useful resource for amateur cooks, visual learners, children, or anyone looking for extra guidance and inspiration in the kitchen.
It’s also a valuable tool for occupational therapists, allied health assistants, teachers, support workers, families and carers to use with the people they support.
