Blind chef Debra Erickson and sous chef Chris Cooke from The Blind Kitchen join Steven Scott and Shaun Preece to cook a traditional English breakfast—blind-friendly style. Learn practical cooking tools, adaptive strategies, and confidence-building tips for blind and low-vision cooks.In this episode, The Blind Kitchen’s founder and executive chef Debra Erickson, alongside Chris Cooke, demonstrate how to prepare a full English breakfast while navigating vision loss or blindness. From sausages and baked beans to perfectly cooked eggs, they share step-by-step methods, adaptive kitchen tools, and strategies for staying safe and organized.Debra talks about her journey into cooking after losing her sight to retinitis pigmentosa, how The Blind Kitchen was born, and why confidence matters more than perfection. The conversation highlights the importance of role models, practical tools like talking thermometers and egg rings, and making kitchens accessible for blind children and adults alike.Chris and Debra also reflect on their friendship, tips for overcoming fear in the kitchen, and the joy of food as connection. Along the way, listeners get insights into tech in the kitchen, from smart glasses to tactile tools, plus the fun of themed earrings that match each cooking demo.Relevant LinksThe Blind Kitchen: https://theblindkitchen.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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