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One year ago, on this date, I had “the call.” Today, CRIP UP THE KITCHEN: TOOLS, TIPS AND RECIPES FOR THE DISABLED COOK is off to the printer. And now I get to reveal to everyone the cover that tells the story of how I managed to make it through the longest yet shortest year of my life: by managing my spoons.

In less than five months, I wrote, photographed, and went through the copy edit process for my upcoming book Crip Up The Kitchen.

My air fryer cherry cobbler recipe takes about half the time to bake compared to conventional cooking methods.

Popovers are an American version of a Yorkshire pudding. Typically, versions are prepared with cheese in the centre. This raspberry popover recipe for an oven-style air fryer is a nice sweet/savory alternative.

I developed this air fryer blueberry pie recipe for people with mobility issues that make using a regular oven a non-starter. Makes 4 5-inch blueberry pies.

I can't believe I'm about to say this but on Friday, November 26, 2021, I signed a contract with TouchWood Editions (TWE) for CRIP UP THE KITCHEN: REALISTIC TIPS, TRICKS, AND RECIPES FOR THE DISABLED KITCHEN. It will be published in APRIL 2023, which is super fast in the publishing world, especially for a cookbook! Cookbooks typically take three years to product after a contract has been signed.

BodBot is an amazingly adaptive exercise app that allows me to find new ways of doing joyful movement while feeling like a fitness god. Finding joyful movement is an important part of wellness. I’m not talking about the body. But overall body-mind-spirit feeling good overall about yourself and life.

My air fryer masala shortbread cookies are a delicious savory snack that melts in your mouth and contains 25 per cent of daily recommended fiber.

This Instant Pot Thai Green Curry recipe was a long time in the making. The recipe is authentic and served with a mix of black and jasmine rice.

I launched a Kickstarter for an art exhibit I'm producing that will explore the intersections of disability, culture and food.

If you are craving something Mexican, my Instant Pot Mexican Ground Beef Casserole is a pretty easy recipe to make with moderate time under pressure.

My Instant Pot Middle Eastern-Inspired Rice Bowl is quick and easy to make. Tangy, sour, and sweet are combined to cause an explosion of flavour in your mouth.

My Instant Pot Hummus recipe cuts out presoaking of the peas and only uses ingredients used in most regions of the Middle East. Also, cooking chickpeas entirely in the Instant Pot adds a nice roasted flavour.

If you follow my Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe to the letter, you can have delicious sauce in four easy steps, and for real, no burn warning.

My maternal grandmother was Scottish. Potato scones are a staple in Scottish homes and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

Hey every one! Jules here. For over a year, there was no activity on this site. As much as all you all are going to tell me an explanation isn't necessary, I want to explain what has been going on and what the future looks like for the site.

My Instant Pot Daal Stew is a warm mix of red lentils, potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans, onions, and spices. It's one of my favourite stews from my teen years.

After 14 weeks of growing in my AeroGarden Farm Plus, I've harvest my first bell pepper, all of my jalapenos with new ones growing, and my first tomato is almost ready! Plus, more new peppers!

After 18 weeks of growing herbs in my second AeroGarden Sprout LED, I cut my mint way back on Week 17 and planted cumin on Week 18.

After 13 weeks of growing in my AeroGarden Farm Plus, I have 3 jalapeno peppers, 2 bell peppers, 3 Manitoba tomatoes, 4 purple super hots and 5 (?) Serrano peppers!

After 18 weeks of growing herbs in my first AeroGarden Sprout LED, I've had to transplant my Genovese basil to my AeroGarden Farm Plus, thoroughly clean the tank, and plant a new garden.

My Instant Pot Matzoh Ball Soup recipe is an adaptation of a friend's traditional family recipe. This recipe requires a lot of spoons to prepare, even with my adaptation that greatly reduces cooking time.

Just in case you want to eat Matzoh balls as their own snack or want to know how many calories you are adding or eliminating if you want to serve Matzoh Ball Soup without the balls or with extra balls.

After 12 weeks of growing in my AeroGarden Farm Plus, I have 4 jalapeno peppers, 3 bell peppers, 3 Manitoba tomatoes, 4 purple super hots and 4 Serrano peppers!

My Instant Pot Chicken Stew recipe is another one of my super easy recipes that only takes a few steps to make. It is also perfect for pressure canning or freezing.

After 16 weeks of growing herbs in my second AeroGarden Sprout LED, I think the mint is entering its second season of growth.

After 11 weeks of growing in my AeroGarden Farm Plus, I harvested my second jalapeno pepper! Now, I have 4 jalapeno peppers, 3 bell peppers, 3 Manitoba tomatoes, and 4 purple super hots! I also changed the way I layout my journal.

After 16 weeks of growing herbs in my first AeroGarden Sprout LED, my Genovese basil has a new set of starter leaves!

My Instant Pot Chicken Korma recipe is another one of my easy recipes with only a handful of steps and perfect for canning or freezing. This recipe makes a huge batch of Chicken Korma.

Journaling has many benefits, including mental health benefits. When you combine the mental health benefits of AeroGarden-ing with the benefits of journaling, the rewards are that much greater!