Cooking Life Skills
Cooking is more than just preparing food -
It’s a valuable life skill that brings people together.
It means we get to be creative and independent.
Cooking Up More Life Skills
Aria and others help young people and adults thrive in the kitchen.
Cooking is not just about heating food up; it's an emotional experience of spending time with others and doing a great, fun activity.
Learning Essential Life Skills
From measuring ingredients to following recipes, cooking teaches essential life skills. Learn about nutrition, food safety, and the importance of healthy eating habits.
Encouraging Creativity
Cooking encourages creativity as people experiment with different ingredients and recipes. They learn to improvise and create their own unique dishes, fostering a love for culinary arts.
Cooking Up A Real Adventure
The kitchen is a place for laughter, learning, and creating delicious memories with friends and family.
Promoting Teamwork and Communication
People work together to prepare meals. This promotes teamwork and communication, as they learn to collaborate and share tasks in the kitchen.
Building Confidence in the Kitchen
People build confidence as they learn to
create meals from scratch. They gain a sense of accomplishment with each dish they prepare, boosting their self-esteem.
Enhancing Motor Skills
Chopping, stirring, and kneading, help enhance fine motor skills.
A Great Place To Learn Cooking And More
What we've found is that the environment a participant finds themselves in sometimes affects what they eat, how they like eating and cooking or not cooking. We've found that in a place away from home, or vice versa, cooking can provide a creative outlet that a lot of participants might not have at home, where they are comfortable and not too willing to try something new.
Case Study - Overcoming Ultra-Fussy Eating
"If I go somewhere else and learn to cook and try different foods, then I'm more open to it.
I'll eat anything I make at Cordial Care with Aria and Kanav. So many more foods compared to what I eat at home!"
- Aaron
