We have a talking microwave oven. Veena is not a member of this list. If you have specific questions please post here. I will relay the answers to the group. As far as information about its availability etc is concerned, I had posted the information long ago on my blog at this link http://prashant.myehome.in/blog/?p=29
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: 15 July 2012 18:18 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Yes,Is anyone using talking Microwave oven? I also want to know her/his experience. Where is it available in the Indian market? Well, after talk with one female of the group, I come to know one important tip regarding cooking. Between every 7 or 10 minits, check the gas whether it is on or off. Hope it helps... On 7/14/12, bhawani shankar verma <[email protected]> wrote: > now i understand that cooking is really a dificult subject. it is more > then configuring windows and jaws. > standing for an hour in 40 degree temprature environment is really a > difficult task. ladies! have you ever experience talking microwave > oven? if it is, please share it on the list. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "bijal patel" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 12:55 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... > > >> hi payal didi, >> I think at beginning level, my hands are the best to drop vegetables >> in oil. let me practise for some days more and then catch you. >> >> On 7/13/12, payal <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Congratulations, Bijal. Good going. >>> >>> The only thing one can do to be careful not to spill oil out of the >>> cooking utensil is to get an idea of where the rim of the container >>> is, then bring your hand or whatever container may have your >>> vegetable to go onto the fire and lightly drop it into the oil. >>> Initially, it is scary because you are trying to save the oil from >>> splashing onto your hand, but if you put the vegetable into another >>> container, steel one, so it doesn't singe when touched to the rim of >>> the hot utensil on the fire, just tilt the container of the >>> vegetable into the pan on the fire. It will splash some, because of >>> some water content in it, but slow and steady, you'll definitely get >>> there. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of bijal >>> patel >>> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>> >>> Hi Prateek and all, >>> Really it seems good to have interest in cooking. It inspires many >>> males to go ahead in this field. >>> Well, It was very much difficult for me to convince my mum before >>> two months because of my late and total absent of sight. I had been >>> trying these efforts since 2009 after taking basic training from >>> Mitra Jyothi. Really there is broad difference between to learn in >>> training institute and learn in our home itself. But at last, I’ve >>> won this bettle completely..smiles.. >>> Well friends, Today I cooked Capsicum curry in lunch and followed >>> many instructions given by you. I chopped Capsicum, remove all seeds >>> carefully myself and no difficulty. Even today after lighting the >>> gas, I put vessel directly on its specific place and checked also. >>> Suddenly my mum told, good Bijal, perfect. Everything was fine till >>> end. >>> But I faced one problem while adding vegetable in oil. Few drops of >>> oil spraided outside on the gas. I could not realized but my mum >>> inform me. I am always taking care to do this. Still want >>> suggestions from you all. >>> Bijal. >>> On 7/13/12, prateek aggarwal <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Well, folks, I’ve been reading this thread since yesterday, and >>>> got really amazed to see so many terrific and useful responses and tips. >>>> I’m one of those atypical men who’ve got hobby of cooking, >>>> although I do not get those many chances to groom it due to the >>>> hectic work schedule and denial from family. >>>> i love cooking things like sandwitches, beverages, cakes, maggy, >>>> rice, salids, dried snacks, and selected vegetables (curries). >>>> During the process, I do use different kinds of appliances, >>>> vessels and ingredients and manage to successfully prepare the dishes. >>>> Through this email, I’d like to tell my fellow list mates that >>>> cooking is not that difficult if you once prepare yourself for the >>>> minimal risks of mishap that may occur due to the unavailability of sighte. >>>> Although I don’t use any of them, but there are a good number of >>>> assistive devices and technologies available which may ease your >>>> potential problem (s) and allow you to accessibly cook delicious >>>> food with no special risks. >>>> >>>> Coming to lightening up the gas, I always light the gas first, >>>> and then put the vessel on it. >>>> This, makes it easier for me to properly adjust the position of the >>>> vessel allowing it to receive the proper heat that’s being produced >>>> by the gas. >>>> >>>> Cooking without looking is certainty an art, and requires several >>>> extra efforts in order to do the things efficiently. >>>> From my limited personal experiences with it, I found out that its >>>> really important for a visually impaired person to keep all the >>>> senses open while cooking. >>>> For instance, every operation produces a specific sound, and if you >>>> can track down what sounds how and why, it makes the things very >>>> easy for you. >>>> Boiling of milk and water, boiling of different vegetables, frying, >>>> baking, mashing, tosting etc, all have different and specific >>>> sounds associated with them, and once you master the art of >>>> understanding them, you’d find a drastic improvement in your >>>> confidence and efficiency. >>>> >>>> Similarly, keeping your touch sense open to feel and analyse >>>> various things and their textures and keeping the smelling sense >>>> open to measure so many things helps a great way too. >>>> >>>> One of the biggest problems that I’ve personally had was about >>>> cutting, peeling, crushing and chopping vegetables, which if not >>>> done wit concentration may consequence finger and arm injuries. >>>> >>>> Also, I’ve had severe troubles in identifying and remembering the >>>> textures, smells and positions of various spices, that look very >>>> confusing at the outset. >>>> >>>> I guess that the practice and self confidence is the key to be >>>> efficient in cooking. >>>> I myself am not one, but I’m learning from my own mistakes, >>>> experiences and of course the extremely valuable advises and >>>> guidance from many experts available on this list. >>>> >>>> Oh, and one of the most severe challenges that I’m facing is the >>>> denial from family, as my mom does not allow me to cook that >>>> much, but I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to learn the same >>>> from some good friends, and still learning it. >>>> please get in touch for anything you believe I can help with. >>>> >>>> >>>> On a lighter note, all those who’d like to eat the food cooked by >>>> me on their own risk are much welcome! ☺ >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Prateek agarwal. >>>> Managing director, >>>> Daedal technovations pvt. Ltd. >>>> www.daedaltechnovations.com >>>> >>>> website: >>>> http://www.prateekagarwal.webs.com >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>> From: "amritpal singh" <[email protected]> >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Cc: >>>> Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:40:50 +0530 >>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>> Can you place the link of this audio book on send space or drop box? >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "mukesh jain" >>>> <[email protected]> >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:45 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello, I have the audio book called cooking without looking. I >>>> don’t know about the method of cooking on gase but certainly by >>>> reading this book I have learnt few small recipies on microwave >>>> oven. this is the Great resource for the visually impaired to have >>>> the knowledge of cooking technics. I don’t know sharing the link >>>> for this book would be allowed on the list so if you are interested >>>> to listen to this book then kindly contact me off the list. kindly >>>> Author: Esther Knudson Tipps, >>>> >>>> Cooking methods and techniques developed through research at the >>>> Texas School for the Blind. In addition to recipes, the book gives >>>> basic principles of meal planning, marketing, food preparation, >>>> table service, and food storage. >>>> >>>> Any way, I would like to share few links amongst you on this topic >>>> which will let you download the accessible guide in text format, >>>> view important tips, technics and ideas for cooking in context to >>>> the persons with visual impairment. >>>> http://www.perkins.org/resources/scout/cooking-and-kitchen-safety/ >>>> >>>> http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2008/10/how_the_blind_cook >>>> .php >>>> >>>> http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?SectionID=40&TopicID=217&DocumentID >>>> =2229 >>>> >>>> http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm >>>> >>>> http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.h >>>> tml >>>> >>>> hope this may be of some use. >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Well, Mamta, nicely explained. >>>> But why don't you put the vessel first on the gas and then light >>>> the gas? >>>> At least I did it in my rudimentary attempts to make tea, rice etc. >>>> in days gone by. >>>> Now, thankfully, I am relieved of all such chores by my sweet wife, >>>> but I do appreciate that all should learn at least rudimentary >>>> cooking skills for >>>> >>>> a >>>> rainy day... >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [email protected] >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of mamta >>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>> >>>> Well Hi dear Bijal, >>>> >>>> Cooking involved a lot of tips and tricks. >>>> I my self cook daily as far as cooking is concern mostly 2 times a >>>> day in the morning that is Tiffin's for office and then at night >>>> which is extensive cooking. >>>> >>>> well as far as rice is concern, >>>> you can cook it in the pressure cooker or a electric rice cooker. >>>> or in a normal pot as well. >>>> same with dal mostly first boil in the pressure cooker. then we can >>>> cook it in a pot as well. >>>> as far as vegetable is concern use pots or pans instead. >>>> >>>> the method which I use to keep any type of vessel on the gas is that. >>>> first its like this. most of these things will only come out of >>>> practice. >>>> however hard I will try to explain to you it will not be as >>>> effective as you practicing it. well so its time and practice. what >>>> you can do that. >>>> at first tell mom at I will make one dish per day. start from >>>> something simple. >>>> keep the fear out of your mind that I will get burnt or something >>>> will happen to me. >>>> be confident that I will do it. >>>> keep the ingredient of what ever you want to make ready before hand >>>> in front of you I mean near you as your hand can reach to grab it >>>> easily to put it in the vessel to cook. >>>> as you will not have much time once the gas is on to go and find it >>>> so you have to know the lay out of your kitchen very perfectly. >>>> >>>> then before lighting the gas feel it and touch it just when its >>>> empty feel the distance between you and the gas very perfectly. >>>> practice keeping the empty vessel on the off gas many times may be >>>> 10 times or so. >>>> and then now light the gas and keep the vessel in the same way. >>>> Normally I use my right hand to on the gas I mean to turn the knob >>>> of the gas on and the left hand for pressing the button of the >>>> lighter. >>>> >>>> once its on I just keep the lighter on its place and keep the >>>> vessel on the gas to get hot with my left hand it self. >>>> mean while with the right hand I grab oil and other ingredients and >>>> bring them in front of me and start to put one by one as its turn >>>> comes. >>>> that will happen with you once you can find out from your mom that >>>> when to put what and may be she may have some sequences for you. >>>> at first you can also practice like your mom standing with you and >>>> giving you things one by one to put. you only do the putting and >>>> cooking. >>>> that will first make you confident in cooking and then you can >>>> practice other things like material finding later. >>>> >>>> I can help to teach you and there are so many things to say about >>>> cooking that I just do not understand that what to write and what >>>> not to. >>>> but just remember that you have to be safe first. I mean that while >>>> cooking you will always you will have to have a cotton cloth I >>>> mean a napkin at hand for catching the vessel if its moving from >>>> its place or you have to move it any where even a little bit. >>>> do not wait for it to fall or tilt completely. >>>> it can hurt you. I mean the hot oil can spill and you can be hurt >>>> by that. >>>> if you at all feel any danger at any time the first thing is just >>>> close the gas from the knob and then touch and feel with the help >>>> of the napkin that what is wrong and what to do to rectify it. may >>>> be the vessel may need you to keep it properly if its shifted by >>>> mistake even a little bit. >>>> lets see that how much this will help you. >>>> do you even understand what I have to say? >>>> >>>> Hope that I am clear. >>>> >>>> if anything then do feel free to write back to me. >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> >>>> Rgds >>>> >>>> Mamta. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "bijal patel" <[email protected]> >>>> To: "accessindia" <[email protected]>; "list" >>>> <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:53 PM >>>> Subject: [AI] Query for cooking area... >>>> >>>> >>>> Dear all, >>>> Since long I have been observing there is no thread regarding in >>>> the area of cooking for vi people on such mailing list. It's also >>>> the most powerful and necessary independent skill for us. Well, >>>> Nowadays my mummy is teaching me to cook. I am late blind, so she >>>> is confused somewhere how to treat me in this learning process, but >>>> still better then earlier. >>>> I am unable to adjust vessel properly on gas after burning the gas. >>>> After practising, it's also good then previous, but still everytime >>>> I have fear of falling vessel while cooking. 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