Newly Diagnosed

Etta

Hello

I have osteoarthritis in both my hands particularly my thumbs. I have lost much of my dexterity and would be grateful if people could recommend websites with tips and tricks to help people when cooking.

stickywicket

Here are some of my solutions, Etta..

1. A cheap, lightweight kettle with the handle at the side not on top.

2. A steamer rather than pans where possible. Lighter and healthier.

3. Oxo Good Grips kitchen utensils especially the potato peeler. I mostly use it for carrots. Potatoes are oddly shaped so I either use small ones in the steamer or cut large ones in half then place a flat bit on the chopping board and slice the peel off with my trusty bread knife. (But my hands are 60 years worth of arthritis bad😊)

4. I prepare in stages - prep a bit, rest a bit etc.

5. Frozen chopped onion saves a lot of work and pain. Ditto 'lazy garlic'. Ready prepped and in oil.

6. Have a look on any good disability site at kitchen aids.

Good luck.

Etta

Thank you very much for those solutions.

I was thinking about getting a steamer and so will look into it and I like the idea of no more tears onions!