# Disability Cooking Magazines Look, Cook and Eat Teaches Disabled People to Cook Their Own Meals By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-magazine References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/digital-magazine-helps-learning-difficulties-cook-meals/) & [lookcookandeat](http://lookcookandeat.com) This cooking magazine aims to promote an independent and productive lifestyle, specifically for those with mental disadvantages. Look, Cook and Eat is an [interactive digital magazine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recipe-hub1) that helps people with developmental disorders learn to cook for themselves. Currently seeking finances via crowdfunding platform [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-well), the site was created by coffee shop owner Sue Hoss. Hoss also has experience working those who have learning disabilities. The cooking magazine uses videos, pictures and audio to make [following a recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drizzlelemons) easier to follow for the intellectually challenged. By cutting out complicated steps and suggesting equipment and foods more suited to people with conditions like autism or Down's syndrome, the platform makes instructions easier to understand. The format also emphasizes repetition so users can develop basic culinary skills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Digital Magazines:** Creating interactive digital magazines that combine videos, pictures, and audio to enhance user experience and accessibility for people with developmental disorders. - **Inclusive Cooking Instructions:** Developing cooking instructions that are simplified, remove complicated steps, and include equipment and foods suitable for individuals with conditions like autism or Down's syndrome. - **Repetitive Skill Development:** Emphasizing repetitive practice in cooking instructions to allow users with mental disadvantages to develop basic culinary skills. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Integrating interactive digital capabilities into traditional print magazines to cater to a broader range of readers, including those with developmental disorders. - **Food and Beverage:** Creating specialized cooking products and services tailored to individuals with mental disadvantages, enabling them to cook nutritious meals independently. - **Education and Training:** Developing educational programs and platforms that focus on teaching cooking skills and independence to individuals with developmental disorders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Impairment-Friendly Cooking Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptics-of-cooking.md) - [Cooking Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-well.md) - [Global Recipe Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ive-been-cooking.md) - [Interactive Recipe Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookedwiki.md) - [Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin-somethin-for-college.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [Kid-Friendly Audio Cooking Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-with-yoto.md) - [Recipe Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooksy1.md)