Dressing Up the Grill with ID Mate

Grilling season is right around the corner! Janell Groskreutz enjoys making this delicious and colorful shish kebab recipe when hosting cookouts. She also explains how she incorporates technology into her cooking to increase her independence in the kitchen.

Parochial Perils

From having to lug around large print books to being teased about having the front row seat in class, memoirist Dan Sullivan chronicles in relatable fashion the bullying and blessings he received while a student losing his vision attending St. Joe’s in rural Wisconsin. He writes about the hope the prayers of the Sisters gave him when he found out he had macular degeneration, an incurable eye condition.

Peanut Butter Perfection

How important is it that your cakes and muffins look as if a first-class pastry chef has made them? Baking enthusiast Katherine Schneider believes many home bakers who have gone blind later in life might give up their hobby because they may not be able to produce sweet treats that are visually pleasing. In “Peanut Butter Perfection,” Katherine encourages other visually impaired bakers to keep in the kitchen and offers a simple-to-create peanut butter cookie recipe.

The Wise Old Buck

As a long-time hunter, Steve Johnson had a lifetime goal of harvesting a “braggin’ buck.” When he lost his sight in 1986 he thought that dream would fade away. Yet, little did Steve know that on a snowy December day many years later, he still might have a chance. In “Wise Old Buck,” Steve shares a detailed account of trekking through the Coulee Region hills with his hunting assistant to attempt to make his dream a reality.

Amongst a backdrop of lush green deciduous trees, a black crow sits atop a tree branch. It peers to its left with its beak open slightly and wings at its sides.

Something to Crow About

While most people find crows a bit of a nuisance, avid nature enthusiast Dan Sullivan shares his appreciation for them as he ventures out into the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Be it their distinct chatter and collective chorus or the great honor Native Americans find in their presence, Dan discusses his viewpoint on the value of his feathered friends as a visually impaired bird watcher.

Image shows Judith Rasmussen using a pair of heavy-duty scissors to chop a stalk of celery. Judith is steadily holding the celery in her left hand and the scissors in her right hand and is focused on cutting the vegetable. On a countertop, just in front of Judith, lies an apple, potato, carrot and paring knife, resting atop a cutting sheet. Sunshine peers in through a window, illuminating the kitchen as Judith intently chops the celery.

Strategies for Fun and Accessible Cooking: A Heavy Kitchen Scissors Goes a Long Way

Since losing her sight, Judith Rasmussen has thought of new ways to cook and bake delicious meals. A heavy-duty, versatile pair of kitchen scissors has helped Judith continue to explore new recipes, savoring the vegetables she grows during the summer. In this piece, Judith shares accessible ways to chop and cut food in the kitchen and tips to make a great chopped chicken salad.