Comments on: Jennifer Griffin on Managing a Kitchen as an Amputee

By: Shantel and Sharon

Shantel and Sharon — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:47:42 +0000

Wow, so interesting. As two people who are not amputees, you’ve inspired us to cook! Perhaps a cooking show is in your future!!! I’m not sure I can even crack an egg that well. Good luck to you.

By: Harry

Harry — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:22:19 +0000

Cook’s Illustrated had a hint for nonslip stirring: cover the bottom and top of a disposable pan with nonskid spray, then put the bowl in the pan. Must wash the nonskid pan by hand if it gets dirty.

I haven’t tried this myself but CI is usually thorough about testing.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:35:31 +0000

My son is an above elbow amputee…does some cooking with some difficulty. We did find a can opener….the Gizmo from, I think, Black & Decker.
The can remains on the counter and the opener goes around the top. Worth a try,
Keep up the great attitude!

By: Byron

Byron — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:35:53 +0000

Interesting article and video. My daughter (8) is a quad amputee and I learned a few things that we can teach her. Jennifer mentioned having to deal with things that slip – has she tried Dycem? That helps hold things lightly without holding so tight it is hard to get off. (Google “dycem non slip material”).

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:54:38 +0000

Please let Ms Griffin know that there are bowls that have non-stick bottoms. I personally use Martha Stewart’s, which I found at Macy’s. Another helpful hint: put a wet paper towel or dish towel under bowls and cutting boards so they can’t slip. Might be easier than working into a corner on the counter. Also, perhaps someone at Smithsonian.com could let Williams Sonoma know how useful some of their products are for Ms. Griffin. Perhaps the store would give her products, so she wouldn’t have to continue to pay their premium prices.

By: susie

susie — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:53:45 +0000

Wow, cooking is something you never even consider when you think “what if”. Jennifer has an amazing attitude and how wonderful of her to share her knowledge to others facing this challenge in the kitchen.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:28:45 +0000

Wow – she is really inspiring!