Confidence in the Kitchen with Vision Store Tech

Image description: A spring vegetable risotto with rice, peas, courgettes, onions and mint in a white dish.

Whether you’re brightening up a rainy day or experimenting with fresh spring produce, cooking up a winning dish requires not only the right ingredients. You’re also going to need the right equipment.

How does a person with vision loss cook meals?

Cooking with vision loss is all about safety and practicality. Many people combine sensory adaptations with assistive kitchen tech, such as tactile markers, talking appliances, audible cues, and secure surfaces to cook with confidence and independence.

Five pieces of kitchen equipment for people who are blind or have low vision

The right tools can make cooking not just easier, but a real pleasure. These clever pieces of kitchen tech from the Vision Store are designed to give you more confidence, more independence, and more enjoyment in the kitchen, whether you are whipping up a quick lunch or preparing a special dinner for friends.

• Talking measuring jugs and scales — hear your measurements read aloud so you can get every recipe just right.
• Liquid level indicators — an audible beep lets you know when your cup, mug, or jug is nearly full, so you can pour safely every time.
• Vision Australia Talking Microwave — easy-to-use voice guidance helps you set the time and temperature with confidence.
• Accessible timers and thermometers — keep track of cooking times and food temperatures without the guesswork.
• Non-slip boards and work mats — keep ingredients steady and reduce spills, making chopping and prepping safer and easier.

A fresh spring recipe for your accessible kitchen

Here’s a bright and simple dish that celebrates early-spring produce and citrus flavours.

Spring Vegetable Risotto with Lemon and Peas

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

You will need

• Talking scales or measuring jug for accurate measuring
• Accessible timer or talking microwave/oven for cooking
• Non-slip chopping board to keep vegetables steady
• Liquid level indicator for safe pouring

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 300g arborio or any other medium-grain rice
• 1 litre hot vegetable stock
• 150 g frozen or fresh peas
• 1 courgette (zucchini), diced
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 50 g grated parmesan (optional)
• Fresh parsley or mint, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft (use your talking timer to track 3–4 minutes).
3. Stir in the rice until coated.
4. Add one ladle of hot stock at a time, using your liquid level indicator when pouring. Stir until absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue for around 18–20 minutes.
5. Add peas and courgette; cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
6. Stir in lemon zest and juice, and parmesan if using.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with fresh herbs.

Tip: If you prefer extra brightness, squeeze a little more lemon juice over each serving just before eating.

Try something new this season

With spring produce coming into season, it’s the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen. The right tools help you focus on flavour and creativity, while taking care of accuracy, timing, and safety.

Explore the full range of kitchen technology at the Vision Store. For more day-to-day support, visit our Daily Living Services.

Head to the Vision Store now for these tools and more.

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