Barbecue Success For Everyone
Who doesn’t enjoy a good ‘ole’ barbecue? There’s something about the smell of hamburgers, hotdogs or ribs wafting across the yard! Add to this a nice big bowl of potato salad, baked beans, potato chips, iced tea or other favorite beverage; topped with strawberries or other dessert and you’ve got an amazing meal. Whether you’re enjoying this meal with family or dozens of friends, the warmth of fellowship, and good times feels nothing less than perfect.
I admit, I rarely tend the grill. My husband is the ‘grand barbecuer’ and he does an amazing job. So while he’s cooking the food, I’m preparing ‘the eating space.’ One of my daughters, however, isn’t intimidated by a grill in the least. She fires that thing up and layers on the meat! So does that mean anyone can grill?
Great Cooks Are Everywhere!
The answer to that is a resounding YES! There are those with disabilities who are some of the best grillers on the planet! They may have to do their work from a wheelchair, or even with crutches under their arms, but they can cook!
While an outside grill event with lots of friends and family are around to give support and help out when needed, the disabled ‘people group’ have found other ways to enjoy the great grilling season of summer!
There are events all over the states during the summer season to raise funds for children who have disabilities. There are children (and adults) across the globe who have needs unmet due to lack of funds for medical treatment. A great meal of barbecue and all the elements that go with it is a great way to help out!
Following The Dream
But this isn’t the only way grilling has impacted the disabled. Sadly, many of those who are ‘abled’ don’t realize the tenacity and determination of a disabled person who has a dream. We all like to eat, but some are much more skilled at fixing food than others! I cook because we need to eat. Others cook because they enjoy the cooking process.
There is plenty of advice and information available for those who have limited sight, about specific tools and equipment to use, to enable them success. Others may need to help accommodate the initial outing, but success it totally possible!
Braille cookbooks are available for those who need them, and not surprisingly they do an incredible job! Once such amazing person is Harriet Smith. Her site at Harrient's Blind Kitchen offers tips for healthy eating and more!
Entrepreneur Idea
Projects like the one found at this site, indiegogo projects are incredible inspiration to anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur! Sam Farmer, who has a disability, wants nothing more than to have a mobile barbecue. What an awesome idea! Following his dream, raising funds and being an inspiration for other people in the ‘disability people group’, is incredible!
Let’s Eat!
Food and eating is a central element in all our lives. Eating is something every person does, for sheer survival, if nothing else. Someone has to cook it! Why not someone with a disability? Gifts come in all shapes and sizes! The gift of cooking doesn’t come to all, so if cooking is your gift, then yes! Go for it! Share your gift with your loved ones, and those who are going to be ‘wowed’ by your wonderful dishes and delicacies but also your natural abilities!
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