{"id":8224,"date":"2024-03-30T23:34:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T04:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8224"},"modified":"2024-03-30T23:34:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T04:34:45","slug":"culinary-confidence-cooking-without-looking-exemplifies-the-capabilities-of-blind-and-visually-impaired-cooks-throughout-the-world-on-youtube-and-podcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8224","title":{"rendered":"Culinary Confidence: Cooking Without Looking Exemplifies the Capabilities of Blind and Visually Impaired Cooks Throughout the World on YouTube and Podcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2406\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-8224-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For 23 years, the Cooking Without Looking podcast and TV show have been providing blind and visually impaired role models the opportunity to demonstrate how they can successfully cook with little to no sight. Join Blind Abilities podcast host Simon Bonenfant in the virtual studio to learn all about the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon speaks with Renee Rentmeester, creator and executive producer, as well as Allen Preston, one of the two co-hosts of the program. They discuss the evolution of the show, how guests are chosen, notable guests over the years, and preview an exciting announcement coming in the near future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program can either be accessed as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cookingwithoutlooking.podbean.com\/\">podcast<\/a>&nbsp;or on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cookwithoutlook\">YouTube<\/a>. The podcast, hosted by Renee, features an audio-only interview with the guest, giving them an opportunity to share their journey, as well as their favorite recipe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The YouTube component offers a fully audio described video feed of the guests as they cook, so sighted audiences can enjoy the visual experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more, visit their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cookingwithoutlookingtv.wordpress.com\/\">Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cookwithoutlook\">YouTube Channel,<\/a>&nbsp;and follow the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cookingwithoutlooking.podbean.com\/\">Podcast,<\/a>&nbsp;or search for Cooking Without Looking where ever you get podcasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in being a guest on the show? The team is open for suggestions of possible presenters and would love to hear from you. If you\u2019d like to contact the show, give them a call at: 305-200-9104 or send them an email at:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:reneerentmeester@gmail.com\">reneerentmeester@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed this interview. If you would like to learn more and contact us, you can follow us on Twitter&nbsp;@<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/blindabilities\">Blind Abilities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.blindabilities.com\/\">www.blindabilities.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send us an&nbsp;email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@blindabilities.com\">info@blindabilities.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/blind-abilities\/id1085849859?l=es&amp;mt=8\">Free Blind Abilities App&nbsp;on the App Store<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.blindabilities.android.blind&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093. We would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/607027582712671\/\">Blind Abilities Community<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlindAbilities\/\">Blind Abilities Page<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/jobinsightsgroup\">Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To contact Simon directly, send him an email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sbonenfant2@gmail.com\">sbonenfant2@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2408\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-8224-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/CookingWithoutLooking.mp3 Podcast Summary: For 23 years, the Cooking Without Looking podcast and TV show have been providing blind and visually impaired role models the opportunity to demonstrate how they can successfully cook with little to no sight. 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