Re: [AI] Query for cooking area...
hello, as far as cooking by the visually impaired persons is concerned, i know many couples who manage their home kitchen very neatly. amongst these persons, i know one lady who is working in one reputed NGO for the blind in mumbai and she heads all most all the major work of kitchen right from making the food for their canteen and doing all the other chores of maintaining the kitchen at her home. if you like to talk to her then you may kindly contact me off the list. thanks, mukesh. On 7/15/12, Prashant Ranjan Verma pr_ve...@hotmail.com wrote: 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: 15 July 2012 18:18 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 bsvermad...@gmail.com 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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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 bsvermad...@gmail.com 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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
Re: [AI] Query for cooking area...
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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: 15 July 2012 18:18 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 bsvermad...@gmail.com 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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
Re: [AI] Query for cooking area...
Personel Mail? Is this allowed in the list? Regard's, Phen Varghese On 7/14/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
Re: [AI] Query for cooking area...
What did you see any personal in this mail? On 7/14/12, Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com wrote: Personel Mail? Is this allowed in the list? Regard's, Phen Varghese On 7/14/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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Hello, I found this mail as a personel mail. 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 7/14/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: What did you see any personal in this mail? On 7/14/12, Phen Varghese phenvargh...@gmail.com wrote: Personel Mail? Is this allowed in the list? Regard's, Phen Varghese On 7/14/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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there's one in panasonic. I heard the podcast of it from blindcooltech.com. But while enquiring with the local panosonic dealer, they said it's not available in india. - Original Message - From: bhawani shankar verma bsvermad...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... 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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 payal.thereside...@gmail.com 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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peace lister. peace. take a chill pill and sit in front of your computer. - Original Message - From: Himanshu Sahu sahu.himanshu2...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Who are you to decide whether it is a personal mail or not? Moderator? If one can not contribute to any subject, isn't this a best method to do not discourage others? On 7/11/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: 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. Is there special tips or tricks for this? This is very practical subject, so will any blind female who knows cooking share contact number with me? bijalpatel...@gmail.com Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. Thanks. Bijal Patel. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in -- Thanks and regards Himanshu Sahu Reach: 09051055000 Skype: himanshu.cute4u Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Can you place the link of this audio book on send space or drop box? - Original Message - From: mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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I do honor the expert advice on cooking by Payal and others. However, I do wonder the risk when the flame is not fired in first few attempts is the same irrespective of the fact whether the vessel is on the gas or not, you would have to give it a break, switch off the knob, and again begin the effort. Yes, I agree it makes it a bit difficult to light the burner if the vessel is already placed on it, so chances of misfiring do increase slightly. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Vamshi. G Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:59 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi all, I am not a cook. But I can make tea on my own. I always put the utensil on the stove and then burn it. This way I can make sure the utensil is properly placed without tilting to one side or the other. Then I touch the burner with my hand, place the lighter right there, and shoot the lighter. As others said, the only risk is when the lighter doesn't burn in the first few attempts as the gas spreads near your hand and the fire may spread towards you. But when I can't do in the first few attempts, I turn the burner, wait for a few minutes, and then try it again. I reiterate, I'm not at all a regular cooker. So, this is not an expert speaking. On 7/12/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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
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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 amritpa...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 mukesh.jai...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http
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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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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 amritpa...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 mukesh.jai...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:45 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hello, I have the audio book
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Now design an app to send food smile. Kanchan Pamnani Advocate Solicitor 9, Suleman Chambers, Battery Street, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 039. - Original Message - From: prateek aggarwal prateekagarwa...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... 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 amritpa...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 mukesh.jai...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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
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yeah that's right. as long as we cannot upload/download food and love over the net, I can surely say the technology is still lagging behind. lol. - Original Message - From: Pamnani kanchanpamn...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Now design an app to send food smile. Kanchan Pamnani Advocate Solicitor 9, Suleman Chambers, Battery Street, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 039. - Original Message - From: prateek aggarwal prateekagarwa...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... 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 amritpa...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 mukesh.jai...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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I have tried making tea several times. Each time it had a new taste and I seldom enjoyed it. Rather I prepared rice and boiled egg and potato a couple of times and I relished them. I feel nervous while straining tea. Perhaps tea bags will help. This is all I can share on cooking. Thanks to all of you for so many interesting tips. Best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: +91-9433464329 - Original Message - From: Raaj vennillaicecr...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... yeah that's right. as long as we cannot upload/download food and love over the net, I can surely say the technology is still lagging behind. lol. - Original Message - From: Pamnani kanchanpamn...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Now design an app to send food smile. Kanchan Pamnani Advocate Solicitor 9, Suleman Chambers, Battery Street, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 039. - Original Message - From: prateek aggarwal prateekagarwa...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... 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 amritpa...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 mukesh.jai...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:45 PM
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There are sp,e blind ladies in Gujarat who are very good at cooking. I have had the opportunity to eat food prepared by those hands. But, unfortunately, they are not connected with the internet, and therefore I can not suggest you to contact them. - Original Message - From: bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:02 PM 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 prateekagarwa...@gmail.com 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 amritpa...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Cc
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It is dangerous to place the vessel first. With regards, Jaison Bellarmine-Original message- From: mahendra Sent: 12/07/2012, 3:15 am To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi Bijal i know bit, not much about cooking. however i put vessel first and then light the gas. try this, are you useing skype? if yes, my wife can help you. At 05:23 PM 7/11/2012, you wrote: 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. Is there special tips or tricks for this? This is very practical subject, so will any blind female who knows cooking share contact number with me? bijalpatel...@gmail.com Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. Thanks. Bijal Patel. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in with warm regards Mahendra Galani skype ID chintu3886 phone +4314943149 mobile +4369910366055, address Herbst strasse 101.16.1 Vienna Austria Europe - Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in; list l...@voicevision.in 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. Is there special tips or tricks for this? This is very practical subject, so will any blind female who knows cooking share contact number with me? bijalpatel...@gmail.com Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. Thanks. Bijal Patel
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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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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wow, thanks for sharing. please drop me a copy of audio to my personel id, . r.radh...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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Wow mamta mam and mukesh bhaiya, ausom resources and good tips Mamta mam! I have told my mom so many times that at least teach me basics like rosted papad tea rice dal on gass but she doesn't listen me at all! I can use microwave oven but what if there is no micro? One should also know the use of gass right? @Mamta Mam: I have only heard from so many people that you are excellent in cooking, I could never try because of no insurance policy :) Why don't you all together write some super duper tips for cooking? It could be helpful for so many newcomers. There is this show called cooking without looking. Now a days what it covers I dont know. You can check that up as well. -- Amar Jain. Website: www.amarjain.com Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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Hi all, I am not a cook. But I can make tea on my own. I always put the utensil on the stove and then burn it. This way I can make sure the utensil is properly placed without tilting to one side or the other. Then I touch the burner with my hand, place the lighter right there, and shoot the lighter. As others said, the only risk is when the lighter doesn't burn in the first few attempts as the gas spreads near your hand and the fire may spread towards you. But when I can't do in the first few attempts, I turn the burner, wait for a few minutes, and then try it again. I reiterate, I'm not at all a regular cooker. So, this is not an expert speaking. On 7/12/12, payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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Hi first put the vessel and then light the gas. I use a pot with a copper bottom with a long plastic handle. - Original Message - From: bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:21 AM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in 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
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Hello all, Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. At Payal didi, I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I will try to apply other method. It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who are interested to guide me. Bijal. On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani ashikhir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks, On 7/12/12, Asudani, Rajesh rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in 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: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of mamta Sent
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Hi ladies, I know that I advised to put the vassel first but Now I realise that it is only right method in case of small pots. Those big things can distract the lighter from shooting on the correct place. I also saw a stove at my sister's home and that was with 4 burners. One special thing it had was it's lighter button. Just put the vassel and then press the button the gass will light up. Has anybuddy used it? Also give some typs for chappaties. As I also have a great interest in cooking. regards On 7/12/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. At Payal didi, I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I will try to apply other method. It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who are interested to guide me. Bijal. On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani ashikhir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas and then put vessel? .first put vessel and then light gas? Mukesh Sir, Send me the book on: bijalpatel...@gmail.com On 7/12/12, mukesh jain mukesh.jai...@gmail.com wrote: 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=40TopicID=217DocumentID=2229 http://www.tafn.org.uk/kitchen/cookery.htm http://www.nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/fr/fr04/Issue3/f040304.html hope this may be of some use. Thanks
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Hi Ajay and all, I use a gas cooker with a button instead of a lighter. I first place the pot on the cooker, press the button and turn the knob. The gas turns on. It is very safe for blind users. I was recently told that such cookers are sold in Bangalore. It should be available in other Indian cities as well. My four-burner cooker also has a mettle lid, which I put down when I am done with the cooking. This adds an extra element of safety. Once the lid is down, there is no danger of gas leaking, as the gas turns itself off once the lid is down. I switched from an electric to a gas cooker about a month ago, and was initially apprehensive about using gas. Now that I am accustomed to using it, I find gas to be more convenient and much faster than electricity. I still cook with relatively low flame in order to keep things under control. And keep the window open if you have a window in the kitchen. Also, try using non-stick pans in order to avoid the consequences of overcooking a dish. Finally, since handles of pots and pans heat up quickly on a gas cooker, I have taken to using pots with handles which come with rubber coating. These are very convenient, especially with small pots used for seasoning. Hope this helps. Geetha -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 12 July 2012 18:03 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi ladies, I know that I advised to put the vassel first but Now I realise that it is only right method in case of small pots. Those big things can distract the lighter from shooting on the correct place. I also saw a stove at my sister's home and that was with 4 burners. One special thing it had was it's lighter button. Just put the vassel and then press the button the gass will light up. Has anybuddy used it? Also give some typs for chappaties. As I also have a great interest in cooking. regards On 7/12/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. At Payal didi, I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I will try to apply other method. It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who are interested to guide me. Bijal. On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani ashikhir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Dear Aanandi, I'll contect you off the list. thanks. Thanks radha too. Rajesh sir, Today while practising with off gas, to light the gas and put the vessel, i relized, i am more comfortable first to light the gas and then put vessel like Mamta. Members are requested to throw light on this which method is safe for us. .first light the gas
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that is known as automatic gas stoves. butterfly is having various models in it. no need to shoot. while turning on the gas, it will mostly get started. but rarely that fails too. so you have to turn it off and do that again. I'm having one myself. - Original Message - From: Geetha Shamanna geethas2...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:58 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi Ajay and all, I use a gas cooker with a button instead of a lighter. I first place the pot on the cooker, press the button and turn the knob. The gas turns on. It is very safe for blind users. I was recently told that such cookers are sold in Bangalore. It should be available in other Indian cities as well. My four-burner cooker also has a mettle lid, which I put down when I am done with the cooking. This adds an extra element of safety. Once the lid is down, there is no danger of gas leaking, as the gas turns itself off once the lid is down. I switched from an electric to a gas cooker about a month ago, and was initially apprehensive about using gas. Now that I am accustomed to using it, I find gas to be more convenient and much faster than electricity. I still cook with relatively low flame in order to keep things under control. And keep the window open if you have a window in the kitchen. Also, try using non-stick pans in order to avoid the consequences of overcooking a dish. Finally, since handles of pots and pans heat up quickly on a gas cooker, I have taken to using pots with handles which come with rubber coating. These are very convenient, especially with small pots used for seasoning. Hope this helps. Geetha -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 12 July 2012 18:03 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi ladies, I know that I advised to put the vassel first but Now I realise that it is only right method in case of small pots. Those big things can distract the lighter from shooting on the correct place. I also saw a stove at my sister's home and that was with 4 burners. One special thing it had was it's lighter button. Just put the vassel and then press the button the gass will light up. Has anybuddy used it? Also give some typs for chappaties. As I also have a great interest in cooking. regards On 7/12/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. At Payal didi, I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I will try to apply other method. It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who are interested to guide me. Bijal. On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani ashikhir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of bijal patel Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:28 PM To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query
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Hi Geeta mam, Handels with rubber coating? let me check such vessel in market. and Ajay sir, really yesterday i was thinking why these men are not go ahead in cooking, and limmited only in meggi, tea and khichdi? good..keep it up.. First learn to make aata for chapati. I am good in it, but not in rolling chapati and bake it. i think on automatic gas, it's good to put first vessel and then light. let me try on my neighbour's gas, then i'll share experience what's the diffrence between both to use regular and automatic gas. On 7/13/12, Geetha Shamanna geethas2...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ajay and all, I use a gas cooker with a button instead of a lighter. I first place the pot on the cooker, press the button and turn the knob. The gas turns on. It is very safe for blind users. I was recently told that such cookers are sold in Bangalore. It should be available in other Indian cities as well. My four-burner cooker also has a mettle lid, which I put down when I am done with the cooking. This adds an extra element of safety. Once the lid is down, there is no danger of gas leaking, as the gas turns itself off once the lid is down. I switched from an electric to a gas cooker about a month ago, and was initially apprehensive about using gas. Now that I am accustomed to using it, I find gas to be more convenient and much faster than electricity. I still cook with relatively low flame in order to keep things under control. And keep the window open if you have a window in the kitchen. Also, try using non-stick pans in order to avoid the consequences of overcooking a dish. Finally, since handles of pots and pans heat up quickly on a gas cooker, I have taken to using pots with handles which come with rubber coating. These are very convenient, especially with small pots used for seasoning. Hope this helps. Geetha -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 12 July 2012 18:03 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi ladies, I know that I advised to put the vassel first but Now I realise that it is only right method in case of small pots. Those big things can distract the lighter from shooting on the correct place. I also saw a stove at my sister's home and that was with 4 burners. One special thing it had was it's lighter button. Just put the vassel and then press the button the gass will light up. Has anybuddy used it? Also give some typs for chappaties. As I also have a great interest in cooking. regards On 7/12/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. At Payal didi, I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I will try to apply other method. It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who are interested to guide me. Bijal. On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani ashikhir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat and it will not bother you after a while. Your mother is bound to worry, that is why she is there, but she'll get over it soon enough. HTH. Payal -Original Message
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Hello ladies! It is very interesting topic discussed on the list. I am eagerly waiting for that time when a food is ready for taste. My sister is completely blind and she cooks very delicious food, but, she is not a member of this group. I know many blind home maker, cooks delicious food. unfortunately they are not in the group. If needed, I can provide their contact number, so, hon'ble ladies of our group may be benifitted. Contact to my personal ID if needed. Last but not least don't fail to notice me to invite to taste food! A good taster is also required in the list! Smile! Bhawani Shankar Verma Durg, Chhattisgarh. Cell : +919827157594 Office : 07884060069. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Hello bhaiya! you can surely come home and give my cooking a try! please note that you can also send in what ever you would like to have before hand and I would try to make it for you. do let me know when you are coming. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Amar Jain amarjain2...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Wow mamta mam and mukesh bhaiya, ausom resources and good tips Mamta mam! I have told my mom so many times that at least teach me basics like rosted papad tea rice dal on gass but she doesn't listen me at all! I can use microwave oven but what if there is no micro? One should also know the use of gass right? @Mamta Mam: I have only heard from so many people that you are excellent in cooking, I could never try because of no insurance policy :) Why don't you all together write some super duper tips for cooking? It could be helpful for so many newcomers. There is this show called cooking without looking. Now a days what it covers I dont know. You can check that up as well. -- Amar Jain. Website: www.amarjain.com Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in --- Disclaimer --- The information in this mail is confidential and is intended solely for addressee. Access to this mail by anyone else is unauthorised. Copying or further distribution beyond the original recipient may be unlawful. Any opinion expressed in this mail is that of sender and does not necessarily reflect that of State Bank group. --- Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Also called self igniting stoves. -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Raaj Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 6:35 AM To: geethas2...@gmail.com; accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... that is known as automatic gas stoves. butterfly is having various models in it. no need to shoot. while turning on the gas, it will mostly get started. but rarely that fails too. so you have to turn it off and do that again. I'm having one myself. - Original Message - From: Geetha Shamanna geethas2...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:58 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi Ajay and all, I use a gas cooker with a button instead of a lighter. I first place the pot on the cooker, press the button and turn the knob. The gas turns on. It is very safe for blind users. I was recently told that such cookers are sold in Bangalore. It should be available in other Indian cities as well. My four-burner cooker also has a mettle lid, which I put down when I am done with the cooking. This adds an extra element of safety. Once the lid is down, there is no danger of gas leaking, as the gas turns itself off once the lid is down. I switched from an electric to a gas cooker about a month ago, and was initially apprehensive about using gas. Now that I am accustomed to using it, I find gas to be more convenient and much faster than electricity. I still cook with relatively low flame in order to keep things under control. And keep the window open if you have a window in the kitchen. Also, try using non-stick pans in order to avoid the consequences of overcooking a dish. Finally, since handles of pots and pans heat up quickly on a gas cooker, I have taken to using pots with handles which come with rubber coating. These are very convenient, especially with small pots used for seasoning. Hope this helps. Geetha -Original Message- From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of Ajay Minocha Sent: 12 July 2012 18:03 To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi ladies, I know that I advised to put the vassel first but Now I realise that it is only right method in case of small pots. Those big things can distract the lighter from shooting on the correct place. I also saw a stove at my sister's home and that was with 4 burners. One special thing it had was it's lighter button. Just put the vassel and then press the button the gass will light up. Has anybuddy used it? Also give some typs for chappaties. As I also have a great interest in cooking. regards On 7/12/12, bijal patel bijalpatel...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, Really very happy to see interest in cooking by mails also. At Payal didi, I same relized while practising to put vessel and then light the gas, after three or four strocks, I lighted the gas. I feel it would be denjarous for me in beginning level because much gas would spraid during this process. and even I have practised to light gas first and then put vessel. afterwords, when I will get masteryin this process, I will try to apply other method. It seems I need only practice, practice and practice with full confidence and without fear. I will deffinetly contect all females who are interested to guide me. Bijal. On 7/12/12, Ashik Hirani ashikhir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ladies, Nice to see that you all are discussing cooking. As a matter of fact, I am also interested in cooking. When my wife is away, I cook Khichdi [hotchpotch], tea and coffee. I manage it well. I don't mind when I make some mistakes occassionally.. - Original Message - From: payal payal.thereside...@gmail.com To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Query for cooking area... Hi bijal, This is a very personal preference, but most often, it is safer to first light the flame and then put up the utensil. This because, you may not be able to target the burner with the lighter correctly if the utensil is on it and end up wasting gas, which on it's own can be dangerous when the flame finally catches. It is not difficult if you manage the flame right. When lighting the gas, ensure your knob is turned down to low so the flame does not flare when it catches. This gives you enough space and opportunity to put your utensil on the burner safely and adjust it to your desire as well. It won't heat that quickly and makes life easier. But, like I said earlier, it is a matter of personal preferences here, however,I've been using this method for years now without any trouble and cooked many a meal without problems. And, when it comes to burning fingers, remember, as you go on, your fingers get used and seasoned to bear the heat
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Hi Bijal i know bit, not much about cooking. however i put vessel first and then light the gas. try this, are you useing skype? if yes, my wife can help you. At 05:23 PM 7/11/2012, you wrote: 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. Is there special tips or tricks for this? This is very practical subject, so will any blind female who knows cooking share contact number with me? bijalpatel...@gmail.com Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. Thanks. Bijal Patel. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in with warm regards Mahendra Galani skype ID chintu3886 phone +4314943149 mobile +4369910366055, address Herbst strasse 101.16.1 Vienna Austria Europe - Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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Hi Bijal, I am a late blind too and have learnt to cook after i lost total sight. It is not difficult, all it needs is confidence and practice. Will be glad to help you :) Do feel free to contact me. Best, Anandhi Viswanathan Bangalore. -- It takes only me to make my dreams come true! Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
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 bijalpatel...@gmail.com To: accessindia accessindia@accessindia.org.in; list l...@voicevision.in 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. Is there special tips or tricks for this? This is very practical subject, so will any blind female who knows cooking share contact number with me? bijalpatel...@gmail.com Any guidelines will be highly appreciated in this regard. Thanks. Bijal Patel. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in --- Disclaimer --- The information in this mail is confidential and is intended solely for addressee. Access to this mail by anyone else is unauthorised. Copying or further distribution beyond the original
