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
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