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Simple cooking for beginners, with deep dives for ADHD, autistic, anxious & neurodivergent minds. Easy recipes, simple techniques, and practical tips to make cooking feel less overwhelming

Two people preparing mango salsa in kitchen

The Moments That Matter Most Are Usually Quiet

If you need reminding that small wins are still wins, and that the smallest steps can still mean everything Originally on my Substack The week everything felt big. It was…
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Two smiling cooks displaying mango salsa bowl

He Spit the Salsa Out and We Cheered

The misunderstood reality of ARFID and why tiny food victories matter. Originally on my Substack A toothpick with a pea-sized piece of chicken made it into my teenage son’s mouth…
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A boy and a woman seated on a kitchen counter with apples during a kids cooking camp in Los Angeles.

My Family’s ARFID Story

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Originally posted on my Substack. When my son was 18 months old, he ate five foods. When new foods entered his mouth, he gagged. My name…
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