Updated June 20, 2013.
If you love cooking, but find some of your kitchen tools just are too difficult to use, this list of adaptive cooking tools can help you enjoy being in the kitchen again.Whether you have chronic fatigue, manual dexterity problems, eyesight issues or other disabilities, there are new kitchen gadgets that can help you enjoy cooking.
If you've ever tried to use a squeeze grip flour sifter when you have rheumatoid arthritis, you know how painful it can be.This flour sifter operates on battery power (1 AA battery).This sifter comes with a clear plastic lid.More »
The Pan Handler keeps the handle of your cooking pot in place while you're stirring or flipping items in the pot. Especially handy for individuals who only have the use of one hand. The design holds handles up to 5.5 inches in height.
There are several different models of this device on the market, some are wooden, others are made of aluminum.More »
"The Speaks Volumz Talking 3-Cup Measuring Cup lets you measure in cups, ounces, milliliters or grams and hear the measurements spoken in English. It's great for everyone, and especially helpful for the blind and those with low vision."
It uses 2 AAA batteries and has auto shut off.The cup has a lid and can be placed in the refrigerator after it is removed from the talking base.More »
"This multi-functional kitchen aid reduces the effort you need to peel, whisk, froth or mix foods. Plus, it has a brush attachment that rotates to clean fruits and vegetables. The 5 accessories are easily pushed onto the light weight hand-held cordless power base that includes rechargeable batteries. When plugged in, the batteries are charged."
This machine has a variety of uses, including scaling fish with the peeler, beating eggs, or making frothy milk for a latte.More »
"With the Tower Fruit and Vegetable Slicer, you will be able to quickly and easily slice fruits and vegetables directly into its extra-large 6-cup (1.4 liter) capacity container. The V-shaped blades quickly cut 11 slices in one swift motion. Easily slice everything from kiwis to carrots to tomatoes. The sturdy clear plastic container with non-slip feet minimizes countertop mess. Includes lid-cleaning tool. Dishwasher safe. Measures: 6.5-in. high x 5.5-in. long x 5 in. wide." More »
If you love cooking, but find some of your kitchen tools just are too difficult to use, this list of adaptive cooking tools can help you enjoy being in the kitchen again.Whether you have chronic fatigue, manual dexterity problems, eyesight issues or other disabilities, there are new kitchen gadgets that can help you enjoy cooking.
Bagel Slicer
The bagel slicer is perfect for slicing bagels that haven't already been pre-sliced, though it works on them too. Simply lift the handle with the blade, place the bagel in the holder, then press the blade into the bagel.It will cut it cleanly in half, ready for toasting.More »
Battery Operated Flour Sifter
If you've ever tried to use a squeeze grip flour sifter when you have rheumatoid arthritis, you know how painful it can be.This flour sifter operates on battery power (1 AA battery).This sifter comes with a clear plastic lid.More »
Finger Tongs
Finger Tongs are made of silicon and can be worn on the left or right hand.It is safe to use on all non-stick surfaces.It protects the hands and knuckles of the user from heat and grease splatters.It makes jobs like turning over chicken frying in a pan or flipping bacon easy.More »
Maddox Professional Helper Knife
The Maddox Professional Helper Knife is easier to use than a paring knife for food preparation for individuals who have problems with manual dexterity. "Simply by applying a minimal amount of downward pressure and rocking, food is easy to cut and ready for consumption, making this the perfect tool for those with finger, hand or arm mobility issues. Made of stainless steel and 100% dishwasher safe, this easy to grip vertical handle design multiplies the force that is applied, making food preparation both easy and efficient."More »
Pan Handler
The Pan Handler keeps the handle of your cooking pot in place while you're stirring or flipping items in the pot. Especially handy for individuals who only have the use of one hand. The design holds handles up to 5.5 inches in height.
There are several different models of this device on the market, some are wooden, others are made of aluminum.More »
Ring Pull Can Opener
If you've ever tried to open a can of cat food or soup with arthritic hands, this is the tool for you.It easily opens pull tab cans in one motion.No more using butter knives to pry up metal ring tabs!More »
Speaks Volumz - Talking Measuring Cup
"The Speaks Volumz Talking 3-Cup Measuring Cup lets you measure in cups, ounces, milliliters or grams and hear the measurements spoken in English. It's great for everyone, and especially helpful for the blind and those with low vision."
It uses 2 AAA batteries and has auto shut off.The cup has a lid and can be placed in the refrigerator after it is removed from the talking base.More »
The Prep Machine - Automatic Peeler, Mixer, Frother
"This multi-functional kitchen aid reduces the effort you need to peel, whisk, froth or mix foods. Plus, it has a brush attachment that rotates to clean fruits and vegetables. The 5 accessories are easily pushed onto the light weight hand-held cordless power base that includes rechargeable batteries. When plugged in, the batteries are charged."
This machine has a variety of uses, including scaling fish with the peeler, beating eggs, or making frothy milk for a latte.More »
Tower Fruit and Vegetable Slicer
"With the Tower Fruit and Vegetable Slicer, you will be able to quickly and easily slice fruits and vegetables directly into its extra-large 6-cup (1.4 liter) capacity container. The V-shaped blades quickly cut 11 slices in one swift motion. Easily slice everything from kiwis to carrots to tomatoes. The sturdy clear plastic container with non-slip feet minimizes countertop mess. Includes lid-cleaning tool. Dishwasher safe. Measures: 6.5-in. high x 5.5-in. long x 5 in. wide." More »