" Welcome To My Kitchen "
“ Food is a blank canvas, and I like to color outside the lines ”
"- J.R.Reed "
“Cooking made easy for every taste bud”
"Delicious recipes for foodies everywhere."
"What is a Sensory-Friendly Food Blog?
Many people with autism or other developmental disabilities have sensory issues. I’m one of those people. You don’t have to be on the spectrum to deal with sensory overload. Everyone takes in and processes information in a unique way.
I can’t visit a typical food blog for more than 10-20 seconds before the pop-up ads, ads with motion, and videos that automatically start, begin to overwhelm me. The ads in between every paragraph, while probably great for the food blogger, breakup the flow of what I’m trying to read, and make it hard to focus.
Please don’t think I’m bashing those sites, because I’m absolutely not. They contain great recipes that I’ve made and that I’ve tweaked into my version. Because of the way my brain is wired and the way I take in and process visual stimulation, I have to be stealth on a visit to most food blogs. I hit “jump to recipe”, quickly read it, and then print it if it catches my attention.
Sensory-friendly encompasses more than what we see. Taste and texture are two senses that can control how we eat. We’ll dive into food sensitivities and find ingredients we can use to replace sensitive ingredients.
Enjoy your visit and thanks for stopping by.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a Question?
“You can use the search bar at the top of the site to search for recipes by keyword, ingredient, cuisine, or meal type. You can also browse our recipe categories or use our filters to narrow down your search results.”
“Yes! I love to feature recipes from our community of food lovers. You can submit your own recipes through the site, and I will review them to make sure they meet standards for quality and accuracy.”
“Yes. Many of the recipes are designed for home cooks of all skill levels, including beginners. There are step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to make it easy for you to follow along and create delicious meals in your own kitchen. There are even tips for replacing ingredients that are common food sensitivities.”
“Absolutely. Call them picky, fussy, or choosy, but this type of diner doesn’t WANT to eat familiar foods or try new foods. Someone with a food sensitivity CANT eat something, whether due to texture, taste, or smell. For more on this, please see Sensitivities at the top of the page, or CLICK HERE.”