Here are some of the tips and tricks for cooking and cleaning that I’ve picked up over the years.
Cooking dinner and cleaning the house aren’t anyone’s favorite things to do. Having a disability can make these chores just that much harder. Over the years, I’ve developed some tricks to make both chores easier. Most of these tips and tricks are outlined in my articles Cleaning the House and What’s for Dinner?
The most important thing to remember when it comes to cooking with a disability is to keep it simple. Don’t attempt to tackle a recipe that you feel is too complex for your abilities. Hamburger Helper and similar products, such as the everything-included dinner bakes, make wonderful, and wonderfully simple, meals.
If you want to make a dessert, try looking online. Allrecipes.com has a fantastic selection of simple and easy to make pudding pies and no-bake desserts.
Perseverance is the main thing to keep in mind when it comes to cooking or cleaning. The bathroom, kitchen, etc., may not sparkle the first time you clean it and it may seem to take hours to finish. But if you keep at it, it will take you no time at all and will look great.
Who cares if the hamburger burns the first time you try browning it or if the spaghetti sauce boils over? I know it can be disappointing and frustrating when things don’t turn out as planned but as they say, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep on trying and soon, you’ll be able to put together a meal your family will love.
