Navigating Life with Vision Loss: A Journey with Penny Melville Brown, the Blind Baker

In this episode of 'Navigating Life with Vision Loss', the host Kim Wardlow interviews Penny Melville Brown, the blind baker. They discuss her experiences cooking with chefs around the world and the reactions she received from them. She talks about her favorite Christmas recipes with a step-by-step guide on how she prepares them. Penny also recounts a few accidents that have required her to adjust and adapt to new physical limitations, detailing her personal recovery journey and how it intertwined with her passion for cooking. In the face of adversity, she remains determined to share her knowledge with visually impaired people, inspiring them to reassume their confidence in the kitchen and improve their social interactions.

Website: https://www.pennymelvillebrown.com/baking-blind/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bakingblind6744

00:09 Introduction and Welcome

00:47 Interview with Penny Melville Brown, the Blind Baker

01:06 Penny's Experiences with Chefs Around the World

06:14 Penny's Car Accident and Recovery Journey

09:22 Penny's Continued Passion for Cooking Despite Challenges

09:43 Penny's Project Completion and Recovery

11:20 Penny's Online Cooking Demonstrations During COVID

12:43 Penny's Recent Accident and Current Situation

13:27 Penny's Involvement with the Talking Newspaper Federation

17:00 Penny's Cooking Techniques and Tips

24:39 Penny's Christmas Cooking Traditions

39:31 Conclusion and Farewell

To follow along with a transcript of this show, please visit the link below.

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