This resonated so much with me. Although I spent countless hours watching and helping my mother in the kitchen, and took on various cooking and baking tasks in my teens, I discovered that I didn’t know how to cook pasta on my first night in university halls. Something so simple and I’d just never learned how.
I’m much more conscious of talking through each step and technique with the youngsters now so they learn how to hold a knife, how to drain boiling water, how to safely handle hot dishes, how to peel fruit etc etc.
Thank you for this. My son is borderline schizophrenic. If only he could find the love of a good woman. He and I live in hope. Thanks to Vittles too for commissioning the piece.
Beautifully written. You made me think of my nephew who is also autistic, also lives in Bexleyheath and has also struggled with tasks like these. Thank you for the words.
Thank you, that was such a memorable read. I’m not sure chopping an onion will ever be the same.
a heartrending story with a happy ending.
This resonated so much with me. Although I spent countless hours watching and helping my mother in the kitchen, and took on various cooking and baking tasks in my teens, I discovered that I didn’t know how to cook pasta on my first night in university halls. Something so simple and I’d just never learned how.
I’m much more conscious of talking through each step and technique with the youngsters now so they learn how to hold a knife, how to drain boiling water, how to safely handle hot dishes, how to peel fruit etc etc.
Thank you for this. My son is borderline schizophrenic. If only he could find the love of a good woman. He and I live in hope. Thanks to Vittles too for commissioning the piece.
More power to you.
I had similar issues for different neurodivergent reasons.
My dyspraxia meant that learning physical tasks was hard.
I loved food as much as I do now and was desperate to succeed.
But the kitchen was destroyed after every attempt and I didn’t get good at chopping onions until I briefly ran my own food business with a mate.
This is excellent. My heartfelt thanks for writing it.
I love this. Extremely thought provoking.
Such a beautiful piece ❤️
A really beautiful piece of writing. Thanks for sharing!
Legend 👏👏✨
Thank you, this was wonderful to read.
Beautifully written. You made me think of my nephew who is also autistic, also lives in Bexleyheath and has also struggled with tasks like these. Thank you for the words.
Wonderful to read about the personal significance of mastering a seemingly "simple task". Currently reviewing my onion-slicing technique.
What a powerful tale and what a happy ending. May I recommend my book Onions Without Tears to extend your repertoire?
Thanks for sharing Charlie - much food for thought