Explore our adaptive Culinary Classes
We offer monthly cooking classes tailored to the unique needs of the special needs community (18 and older), emphasizing healthier culinary options. These classes are uniquely designed to be hands-on, fun and interactive. We offer both private and small group sessions to accommodate different learning styles. Discover how Healthy Plates make for Happy Hearts—and how cooking can be a joyful and confidence-building journey for every ability!
Why Choose Our Culinary Program:
- Adaptive Tools for Independence: We use a wide range of adaptive cooking tools—like palm peelers, ergonomic choppers, and slicers—to support students of all abilities. These tools promote independence, reduce safety risks, and make hands-on participation accessible for everyone.
- Safety is OUR PRIORITY: Our classes are equipped with induction cooktops that have no open flames and are specifically designed to only heat the cookware, keeping the surface cool. This ensures a safe environment without harmful gases, and operation is simple with just 2-3 buttons to get started.
- Visual Aids and Quiet Environment: We provide visual aids with step-by-step instructions in a quiet environment free of outside distractions, allowing students to focus better and learn effectively.
- Small Class Sizes: We limit the classroom size to a 1:5 ratio, ensuring more individualized attention and a better learning experience for each student.
- Extra Time for Engagement: Each class includes extra time to answer questions and share fun facts and techniques, making the learning process more engaging and enjoyable.
- Timers and Visual Checklists: We use timers and visual checklists to track every step in the cooking process, helping students follow along and understand each phase of meal preparation.
- Simple Cooking Techniques: Our classes focus on simple cooking techniques, using one-pot dishes and versatile sides such as pastas, veggies, beans, and grains that pair well with a variety of proteins.
What we offer:
- Adaptive Culinary Classes (18 and older): We offer both private, one-on-one classes and small group sessions to accommodate different learning styles and comfort levels, making culinary education accessible and enjoyable for all. *For private classes please email us at blossomwithautism@gmail.com
- On-the-Job Training: Participants who complete six-months of culinary courses gain access to an advanced training platform that covers all aspects of operating a food truck.
- Creative Workshops (Coming soon): We offer a series of classes each month designed for exploration and development of new skills, from pressed flowers to enhancing social skills, in a supportive and enriching environment.
Our Vision
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Our Mission
A world where our son and others with special needs achieve their full potential and are integral and valued members of society.
Our Mission
Ryans Market
Our Mission
We empower students with essential culinary skills and creative arts knowledge, paving the way for personal enrichment and professional success.
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Ryans Market
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Through our mobile food truck, we offer on-the-job training, effectively broadening accessibility and supporting the job readiness and independence of special needs adults.