The Story of the Wheelchair Project

The Early History: Our daughter, Alexis, cannot see, talk, sit independently or use her hands functionally.  Therefore, we have been unable to develop any formal communication system with her and need to attend to all her personal needs. Although Alexis can do nothing else for herself or show us in any other way that she understands us and act or …

A Tasty Vegetarian Dish

Cleanliness in food preparation is always important but when working with puree that is doubly so since there are so many more food surfaces to provide a welcome host to germs.   Disposable food preparation gloves are readily available and should be used whenever direct hand contact is required, as in deboning chicken for example.  Otherwise, just follow normal hygiene practices:  clean apron, short, …

Gourmet Puree: What to do when you can’t chew!

Why should I write a cookbook?  I don’t even consider myself a particularly good cook – although some people would disagree.  Well, for one reason, I do like to cook.  Mostly, I like to experiment.  But the main reason is because of my daughter.  Alexis does have a good palate, even though she can’t see, talk, chew or sit up independently.  Also, she can easily choke when she eats –and particularly …

Alexis at 40

Who knew that a daughter born with such multiple challenges and crippling epilepsy could live this long – certainly not the many specialists we have contacted through the years.  Who knew that by taking such good care of her we would continue to enjoy the pleasure of her company on a daily basis in our old age?  Certainly not us …