I start my organizing when groceries first come into the house. I am fortunate in that Lyle is there to identify the various cans and packages that I have ordered. I line up the cans of soup, beans, etc. in a particular order in the pantry cupboard. One of my friends who is totally without sight and living alone has an arrangement with the grocery delivery person. This young lad puts her groceries away wherever she tells him they belong. She used to use braille strips but now relies on memory. People with visual challenges often rely on memory for many daily tasks.
I find frozen packages more difficult to identify. I can feel things like french fries through the outside of the package but other items aren’t so easily identifiable. I recall the time that I tried to fry frozen corn instead of hash browns. Only when they were cooking did I realize my mistake.
I’m not fond of working with other people in my kitchen. Family is different. They all know that my quirks are often safety issues. For instance, they know not to leave glass tumblers or coffee cups in the sink. I don’t tend to see these and can all too easily bang a heavy saucepan down on top of them. They know not to put sharp objects in the dishwater if I am the one washing the dishes. They know not to rush around me when I am in the kitchen. They know that I need to work more slowly and carefully than someone with full sight.
As far as cooking goes...I have my regular recipes. I prefer casseroles or using a crock pot. I’m fortunate in that Lyle likes to barbeque and so often I am only responsible for the vegetables. Undercooked vegetables aren’t as much a concern as undercooked meat!
So, speaking of being in the kitchen, that should be where I am heading to next. Low vision or not, I like to eat!
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