That's the advice of Matt Walker, owner of a California property management company, and a man who has blind for nearly 20 years.

He runs his own company, and at the same time, beats down stereotypes of blind people when someone says, "You look good for a blind person."

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Matt shares his grilled salmon and spring salad recipes.

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Those are the words of Minister Shenequa Cullen of Albany, GA.  Known as the Affirmation Queen, those are the words that helped her after she became legally blind after a sixth eye operation.  

During that operation, she also lost her life, and when she came back, she was blind.

As Vice President of the Albany, GA Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, she spreads the word of encouragement as well as the Lord.

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She later lost her sight again, but has not let that stop her from being the trailblazer she is who won a court case for accessibility from the Canadian government.

Her advice:  Be ready for change.  Have patience with yourself.

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Find out what Leah did to make her voice heard, and changes made.

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Leah shares her recipe for Salsa Macha, a Mexican condiment packed with heat and heart.

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To get through the transition from sight to blindness, Sharon continued to cook.  "Cooking made me feel like I wasn't helpless," Sharon says.

To those people who may be losing their sight, Sharon says, "Be gentle with yourself."

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Sharon shares her decadent Bavarian Pear Tart recipe.  Please go to our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com for Sharon's recipe and all the other Cooking Without Looking TV Show Recipes of the Day as well as Kitchen Hacks.

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He's been a broadcast news reporter, a documentary filmmaker, a small business owner, an accessible technology trainer and so many other roles.

Michael is happiest when he is coaching a person who, like himself, has gone blind and feels stuck.  He helps them continue to grow in spite of and because of their blindness.  "We are more than the most traumatic thing that has ever happened to us."

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Michael coaches us on how to make the most Gourmet Mac & Cheese yet!

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Those are the words of Sylvia Stinson Perez, author of, "Treading the Waters of Life," her powerful new book which helps us take a closer look at ourselves to create a better life.

Sylvia was legally blind from a young age, and it progressed so that now she is nearly totally blind.

But, nothing stops Sylvia who has held high-powered jobs at various national organizations for the Blind.

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Sylvia, who is a co-host on The Cooking Without Looking TV Show, talks about tips to keep things fun in the kitchen.

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Hosts Allen Preston and Sylvia Stinson Perez welcome Anthony Corona as he prepares his Magnificent Company Meatloaf!

Host Sylvia Stinson Perez prepares a flavor-packed, super easy 2-Ingredient Soda Cake! Both recipes can be found on our website at http://www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com! ---

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But, through the years, she's learned to proudly accept the term, "blind" and as part of her work at the Lighthouse of the Palm Beaches, she has helped newly blind people come to terms with their own blindness.

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Tekesha shares her from scratch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe which can be found on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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It happens to all of us!

Watch as Cooking Without Looking TV Show hosts Allen Preston and Sylvia Stinson Perez welcome Cody Westcott.  He prepared his Banana Chocolate Chip cookies.

He discusses how expected them to turn out one way, and they turned out another way.

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Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches.  She's also a newlywed.  Both her and her husband are Blind.

Anne talks about how they met, and life together as a couple who is blind.

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Meet Samara Ramos.  She's a 26-year-old woman who's. been blind since birth with retinitis pigmentosa. 

We talk food and cooking.  Samara is working on her cooking technique, and trying to gain confidence.

She is an English teacher who is working to achieve her Master's Degree.

Find out what American food is called in Brazil.

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Gabe Rivera will prepare his Marvelous Homemade Meatballs to perfection! Accessible technology featured include: Meta Glasses Smart Oven Apple Watch Talking Scale

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That's Debbie McDonald's philosophy for living a life well-lived.

Debbie not only is totally blind in her left eye, but she's come through two transplants, and battled cancer and diabetes. But, her outlook is stellar.  We would never know everything she has been through just by speaking with her.

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Dave has been blind since birth.  Dave went to a mainstream school, and not, as he says, a specialist school.

Dave points out that the folks who went to the specialist school are sometimes in for a shock when the real world isn't as accessible as it was in school.

We also talk about how both the sighted and blind communities should give each other a little more grace to create more understanding.

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That's what author Michele Farrell tells us about her blindness journey.

Michele has three pieces of advice for anyone who is losing their eyesight.

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Listen for the very special baked spaghetti recipe that Michele shares with us.

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That's Scott's advice for people who are begging to lose their sight.  He was a little boy when the doctor told him that he may be blind from RP by the time he was 40.  But, it happened earlier and now he has some light perception.

Scott often flies the friendly skies, and he has a couple of stories, one that will make you laugh and another that will make you think.

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Scott also has a warm and delicious hot cranberry apple dish he shares with us.

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Nelly Cardenas needed some Sprite for a special cake she was making.  But, instead of reaching for the Sprite, she grabbed a beer!

Needless to say, Nelly tossed that batter out!

Nelly has been totally blind since birth from Retinopathy of Prematurity.  She leads an independent life with the help of her white cane.

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She will tell us how to make her Sopita which is the only thing she could eat when she had COVID.  You can find her recipe on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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Host Allen Preston and Guest Host Erica Kress host Lynn Coats as she prepares Marcella Hazan's Tomato Butter Pasta in AnyDay Cookware.

AnyDay General Manager, Danielle Walsh, will create another AnyDay recipe, No-Boil "Baked" Ziti; and give us tips for cooking delicious food in the microwave using Anyday Cookware.

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Four years ago, Matt Schumacher was in an accident, and became blind instantaneously.

He had to learn to live all over again, this time with no sight.

Matt had been on his way to become a sommelier.  He was a wine specialist with hours and hours of study and research.  Because of his blindness, he was not able to finish his sommelier certification.

If you like a good steak, and a fine glass of wine, sit back and relax because Matt will tell you how to prepare the perfect steak, and how to choose the best wine to go with it.

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Well, Juan, you came to the right place.  Our motto is: #ChangingTheWayWeSeeBlindness

Listen as Juan speaks about breaking the stereotypes including cooking, transportation, employment and volunteering.

As Juan's parents used to tell him, don't let your disability get in the way.  Just find a different way to do things.

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Joseph Fleeks was 16 years old, and an up-and-comer star athlete when he was shot in the face, and blinded.

The condition which stole Sy's eyesight causes paralysis in others some times.  

Sy, Joseph and I had an intriguing conversation:  What would you rather be?  Blind or Paralyzed?  What is your answer?

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Joe and Sy emerged from the sudden shock of going blind, and are helping others with their Blind Table Talk podcast.

In this episode Sy shares her recipe for Almost 7 Layer Dip.  Joseph shares his recipe for Stuffed Peppers.  

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Chad Bartelt is preparing a super delicious, extra-special Mother's Day Brunch Scramble!

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Both he and his wife, Mary are blind.  Their podcast, "Two Blind Mice," showcases everything that is available to people who are blind.

"Once you seek out what is available to help you live an independent life, you realize that these programs are free," says Philip.

Mary mentions the role humor plays in the married lives of people who are blind.  "It keeps it interesting."

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But, after attending the Louisiana School for the Blind, he was trained to live with his blindness.

"You have to understand your purpose, and take steps to better your life," Chico says.  "Get out and don't be afraid of things."

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You will want to try his creamy and dreamy, Strawberry Delight...a recipe of his mom's which the whole family always asks for.  Go to our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com to get Chico's recipe, as well as other recipes and tips from People who are Blind/Visually Impaired.

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Those are the words of Chad Bartelt, someone who has been losing his sight progressively since he was young.  

He graduated college with textbooks that were read and recorded on tape.  He worked in the business world for Fortune 500 companies until a physical condition caused him to stop.

Chad honed his cooking skills from the Lighthouse of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers, Florida.  The Florida Division of Blind Services also helped him get what he needed to live independently.

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Chad will have you wanting to run out, and prepare his Blackened Mahi Mahi.  You can find his recipe and more on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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Lea was born sighted but went completely blind at 8.  She went to public school, then later transferred to a school for the blind and that's where she learned her skills and confidence.  She even taught her sighted friends Braille.

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Lea shares her family's Mexican Casserole recipe which will keep you asking for more.  You can find it on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com.

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Casey is visually impaired and only has light perception in one eye. He tells us to never let our fears hold us back because we will never reach our dreams.

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Those are the words of Bill Boules, and that is the advice he is giving anyone who has just found out that they are going blind.

"Try new things...step out of your comfort zone," says Bill.

Bill progressively went blind beginning when he was a child.  Now, he heads up the Rehab Department for the VA.

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You will definitely want to try his Luscious Lasagna which encompasses all of the learning skills if you are going blind.  You can find his recipe at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com.

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Shawn is a professional blind tech with glaucoma who lost all of his vision when he was 20.  He says that AI can be very helpful including creating a low carb meal plan for a week, a month or a year...whatever you want!

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Jessica's advice is don't be ashamed of being blind. Don't let it define you.  Give yourself a break.  You're human.

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Jessica shares her Cheddar Garlic Buttermilk Biscuit recipe along with some special tips if you are blind or visually impaired.  You can find the recipe on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com 

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That's the question Erica Sanchez Kress poses as a visually impaired person.

Erica lived the first half of her life sighted, and when she graduated from college, she began losing her sight.  In the beginning, she had what she calls, "white cane shame", and hid her cane in her closet. 

She has gotten past that point, and now considers her cane a fashion accessory...a very helpful one.

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That's the advice of Jordan Thomas, owner of the Twisted Tomato in Delray Beach, Florida.

A former firefighter, Jordan is blind, only seeing light or darkness.  He said that after he became blind, he realized he wanted to do something different, and remembered that what he had really enjoyed was working in his family's restaurants when he was young.

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Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center.

Blind since birth, Michael took control of his panicked co-workers, and, with the help of his guide dog, Roselle, led his frightened friends down 78 flights of stairs through fire, smoke and debris.

He became an international hero.  One of the main lessons he learned was this:  Don't worry about what you can't control.

Listen to his firsthand account of the day the world cried for America.

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Then, Michael shares his go-to recipe for Sourdough Garlic Bread which you can find on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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Within days of getting married, Victor went blind from diabetic retinopathy.  Then, within a couple of months, his daughter was born.  A brief flash of light allowed him to see his baby's face before he went blind 22 years ago.

His Meet My Blind Life podcast introduces the world to people who are blind/visually impaired.

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Mark and Tanja have been together for five years.  They are both blind.

Together, they have created  getbraille.com to make the world more accessible for people who are blind/visually impaired.  As they say, most companies want their materials accessible, but they may not have the budget.  Mark and Tanja want to change that.

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"I don't want to be treated like I'm blind," Tara said.  "My parents told me if you want something, you have to work for it.  You can cry but then you have to come out of the corner because we have work to do."

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You will want to check out Tara's 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com.

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But that wasn't it.

It would be first when Micah was in his 20's that he would get the correct diagnosis: Retinitis Pigmentosa.

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Micah's recipe for the PERFECT chicken breast gives us the correct way to prepare this culinary standby so that it's not too dry.

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Resilience.

Grit.

Creativity.

That's what Dr. Kirk Adams says about his blindness.  As Managing Director of his own business, Innovative Impact, he helps private business owners hire the perfect workforce made up of people with disabilities.  "Living in a world not designed for you gives you an unique ability."

You will not want to miss out on Dr. Adams' unique frittata recipe.  You can find it on our website, www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com.

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Her philosophy about blind ness is this: Do what you love, only do it differently!

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She was worried that she wouldn't be able to support her children if she lost her job because of her visual impairment.

But, after holding major jobs with New York, she retired and started her journey to creating, "Annie's Gourmet Syrup."   Annie created flavors that you have never heard of including jalapeno pepper syrup, and she's creating even more even as we speak.

She wants all of us to know that blindness doesn't have to hold people back.

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Annie's syrup goes well with the cornbread pudding recipe she shares with us.  To find the recipe, go to our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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"We are more capable than people give us credit for," says Ne' Vaeh.

She is taking art therapy classes, and would like to be an art therapist one day, and own her own business.

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"Blindness gave me vision to see the rest of the world," he says.

Cazerny is an up-and-coming professional singer, and entrepreneur who sang at his graduation where Tony Bennett shook his hand.

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Cazerny shares a family recipe for Vegetable Rice.  Look for it on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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As she continued to lose her sight, Chef Ha embraced the changes that she was going through as her vision wained.  Losing her sight may have actually been an impetus for Chef Ha to try out for MasterChef, and ultimately win the third season in 2012.

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You will definitely want to try her Apples with Caramel Dip recipe...it has a secret creamy ingredient.  Find it on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com.

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Jenny is on the beginning journey of retinitis pigmentosa and it's rare that someone with RP can see the stars in the darkness.

Sometimes she feels confident.  Sometimes she feels vulnerable. A doctor told her the best thing she can do for her vision is to come to peace.

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You can find Jenny's recipe for Chicken Enchiladas on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com 

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But, at one point when she was going into a meeting with her white cane, her colleague stopped her because of how he thought the clients would think.

That angered her to the point of starting her own business...Blind Girl Designs...www.blindgirldesigns.com...and she's THRIVING!

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If you love cinnamon rolls made the old fashioned way, go see Tricia's Cinnamon Roll recipe on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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Fast-forward to today, Mike is in a program which helps him own a restaurant, and make money as an entrepreneur. 

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His beef tips and gravy has a special ingredient which makes it extra creamy.

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Lynn also shares her Moroccan Roasted Vegetable recipe which can be found on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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But, she never let that hold her back. 

She's a graduate of Arizona State University, a wife and a mother of a 15-month-old.  Katherine teaches people what living a life with blindness is like on her Tik-Tok  account and YouTube channel.

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Go to our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com to view her scrumptious Shrimp Chipotle Alfredo recipe.

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She also shares how she makes her Chicken Alfredo from scratch.

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She has 4 daughters, three of them teen-agers...well, who give her a challenge.  She's also been blind since shortly after birth.

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You can whip up Amanda's Oven-Fried Chicken in a flash!  For the recipe, just go to www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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We take a deep dive into how a person who is Blind learns orientation and mobility to travel through traffic utilizing their white cane.

Jessica also speaks about her non-profit organization, See The World Education, and their special inclusive events.

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She also shares her recipe for Chicken Piccata which can be found on our website, www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com 

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"I live as much as I can while I still have some sight," Naomi says.  In November, she's going surfing in Costa Rica.

Naomi has been named, "Miss Blind Diva of 2021" by the Eyes Like Mine organization.  On top of that, she's overcome what she calls, "cane shame" and proudly travels with her white can she named, "Willie".

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That really jump-started Melissa's urge to advocate for herself, and others with visual impairments or blindness.

She now has created a business teaching other blind/visually impaired people how to roller skate.

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Her baking is legendary in the Houston area, and if you want her recipe for Belgian Waffles, please go to our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordrepress.com .

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After going through a depression from not helping his family when he lost his eyesight, Ed decided to do something about it.

He sought help from a blind organization in Los Angeles, where he met other people who were blind, and he realized it wasn't as bad as he thought.

Ed is now Vice President of his National Federation of the Blind chapter in Los Angeles.  He started interest groups where anyone can join no matter if they are from another organization or not.

That is how I met Ed because they reached out to me to share cooking tips and recipes.  

You're going to enjoy Ed's recipe, Chili Con Carne, which can be found on our Cooking Without Looking TV Show website: www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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Those are the words of Blind British Paralympian, Lora Fachie, who hales from Manchester, England, and has been a bicyclist in the Paralympics for the past 13 years.

She's a proud paralympian, and prefers to keep the Paralympics and the Olympics separate.

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To relax, Lora loves to cook.  You can try her Chicken Creole recipe  which can be found on our website, www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com.

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This was a very unique way of experiencing the world in the same way Hoby experiences the world...because he's been totally blind since birth.

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Find out how Hoby became an entrepreneur and used his chemical skills to create Hoby's Essentials...deliciously different spices which will awaken your palate.

Check out recipes for Hoby's Famous Pork Chops and Hoby's Rockin' Roasted Potatos on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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"What does a blind person look like?" Chad asked.

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Chad shares his dad's recipe, and family favorite...Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.  For the recipe, please go to our website www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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Listen as Brianna describes how she works to get employment for other blind people through her work with the Florida Division of Blind Services.

And, Brianna will also describe how she prepares a delicious Baked Spaghetti.  The recipe is on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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Those are the words of Shamara McCall from the Florida Division of Blind Services Rehabilitation Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

Shamara is visually impaired from diabetic retinopathy.  She says it's ok to allow yourself a small pity party, but then move on right through it!

And, preparing her Fabulous Four Cheese Lasagna may be just what the doctor ordered.

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Winona was born blind.  She wants parents of blind children to keep a positive attitude on blindness.  She also reminds parents that their blind child is still a kid, and wants to play with their friends.  Winona also suggests that parents seek out organizations such as the one her mom, Debby, founded the Florida chapter of the Parents of Blind Children.

An avid baker, Winona presents her "from scratch" brownie recipe which can be found on our website www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com 

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Kimberly was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of two, and tells us how to prepare her Ohh-La La French Onion Soup.

"If you are newly blind, just get out there and get some help," says Kimberly.  "Services are free."

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For more information, please call the Florida Division of Blind Services Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach Florida at 386.254.3800.

The Florida Division of Blind Services in Tallahassee, Florida can be reached directly at 850.245.0370.

Brian lost his sight when he was 14.  His father and mother,  along with his sisters made space for Brian to lead the way, and to teach them how to be with a person who's blind.  He now teaches professional athletes how to use all of their senses to make them perform even better at Acoustic Athletics.

Brian LOVES to cook because, as he says, it gives him the chance to be perceived as the caregiver and not the care receiver.

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She's held many positions with the American Council of the Blind since she was very young.  But, when the pandemic started, she found herself in the job of her dreams as the Manager of Membership Engagement for the ACB.  She heads up the programs that include crafting, cooking and more!  She doesn't want anyone to feel alone, especially during this time.

Cindy shares her Summer Pasta Salad recipe which can be found on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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"A nice guy insisted I take his seat on a full train. I thanked him, sat down and checked a text message on my phone. The man's friend saw this and said, "Hey, he's not blind".   I went home right away and made this website and shirts and hats that say: Almost Blind.org" -Ben Fox 

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But, then David found a rewarding job as Community & Public Relations Manager at Arizona Industries for the Blind where he's worked for 17 years.

You will want to try his Oven-Baked Coffee Barbecued Pork Ribs that he shares with us today.  Go to www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com for the recipe.

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Rebecca Bridges and her husband, Eric are totally blind.  Their children Tyler, 7, and Noah, 2 are sighted.  Find out what parenting is like when you are blind and your children are not.

And, you don't want to miss Rebecca's Bridges' Fudge Brownies recipe which is a modification of her mother's recipe.

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How do you like your morning coffee?  Robert uses milk instead of water for a sweet morning pick-me-up.

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Eric began going blind from the age of two, and has been totally blind since high school.  Rebecca, his wife of 14 years is also Blind.  Their two young children are  sighted.  Find out what parenting a 2-year-old and a 7-year-old is like when you and your spouse are Blind.

His favorite recipe, Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs is what Rebecca prepares for him at least once a month.  Check it out on our website www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com 

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But, today, she's advocating for her Velveeta Breakfast Casserole.  You can find the recipe on www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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Dan's advice to people who find themselves going blind:  Don't stop living.  It's not the end of your world.

Discover a new world of flavor with his favorite chili recipe.  You can find his recipe on our website www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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Charlene is visually impaired, and is a teacher of special needs children with sensory issues.  She thinks outside of the box, even changing the way her classroom is lit.  Her students have a special bond with her because as a child, her vision impairment made it difficult in school.  Charlene understands that, and goes the extra mile to meet her students at the intersection of their special needs and learning abilities.

Her Chicken Pot Pie recipe will make you feel right at home.  Please go to our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com ,and give it a try!

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But, he says his faith keeps him going.  He's also very independent.  "We need to take responsibility for ourself.," says Scott.

Scott's recipe for Tuna Pasta Casserole is not your grandma's Tuna Casserole!

You can find his recipe on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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But, there's so much more to know.  She teaches Braille and runs an organization known as Diverse Opportunities for the Visually Impaired in Toledo, Ohio where she and her husband, Pastor Kevin Perrine, who is also blind, get other blind and partially sighted people out and about so they just don't sit at home.

Find out what it's like to be a part of a couple who is Blind; and find out how Pastor Kevin helped Leah extinguish the flames when her hair caught fire.

You will LOVE Leah's 3-Ingredient Crockpot fudge!  You will be able to find her recipe on our website at www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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And, Dave is legally blind/visually impaired with retinitis pigmentosa. 

You're going to love his recipe for air fried chicken!

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Listen and find out why.

Then, enjoy her Rich and Creamy and oh, so Delectable Hot Chocolate!

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Amber Messmer just laughed it off, but bathrooms that are not labeled with Braille for people who are blind can present a problem.

She plans on tackling society's problems because she's studying to be a criminal trial lawyer.

You will absolutely LOVE her Creamy Chicken Enchilada recipe which you can find on our website: www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com .

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But, Jason, who is visually impaired with macular degeneration, has turned his edible world upside down with...salad!  He tells you how you can eat your favorite foods, and sexy-up your salads for a happier and healthier YOU!

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Blind since birth, she was the first blind student in her public school.  They didn't have Braille, or anything for a blind child so they had to learn from her on what was needed.

When the Americans with Disability Act was passed, she was in college.

She's worked her way through employment beginning as a piece worker, and to this day as a CEO of an Independent Living Center.

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Are you on the run the way Christina is in the morning?  Try her deliciously creative Avocado Toast.

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But, not only that, she loves to run!  She met her husband when he was her guide in a race.

Rose tells us to try something new each year, and not to live in fear.  So, try her easy and delicious Vegetarian Ramen Soup.

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She was born with sight, but lost it after a snake spat venom at her eye, and now she is totally blind.

But, that hasn't stopped her. She just graduated from college and helps her mom cook in their restaurant.  Her dream is to have her own food truck or restaurant, and to prepare the food of her homeland.

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Matt was blind since birth.  He started off at a regular public school, and then transferred to a school for the blind in Janesville, Wisconsin.  He got teased in both places, and he says there has to be a time when you just put a stop to it.

If you are tired of the same old baked bean recipe, try Matt's Apple Baked Beans.

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That's the mantra that Flo Dudek, administrator of The Blind Side of Cooking With Flo on Facebook, lives by.

After multiple surgeries on her head including brain surgery, she lost most of her vision, and much of her hearing.  But, she carries on, often inspired by her dad who lived a full life with polio.

Flo's got a special tip on how to get your kids to eat veggies, and how to make hot dogs taste extra special in an air fryer.  You will love her Sriracha Burger which you can find on our website: www.cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com

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She's been through a myriad of schools---both public schools and schools for the deaf and the blind.  She was taught that she wasn't allowed to use her blindness as an excuse for not doing chores such as laundry and cooking.

Find out who was better at teaching cooking: a sighted teacher or blind teacher.  Learn how she makes her hot, hot, hot crockpot chili.

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Cheryl and her husband run Echevarria Travel in Florida. She gives us some travel tips that everyone can use.

Oh, and Cheryl also gives us the recipe for her delicious banana bread.

If you want to reach Cheryl, call 407.910.6469; text 631.456.5394 or email her at reservations@echevarriatravel.com

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Jane Butler went blind in the prime of her life.  At first, she just sat and let others bring her food, give her rides and help her out. But, that got old fast...

So, she decided to pick herself up, and figured out what she would do for others.  Jane now volunteers for several organizations as well as her church.

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