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Livingston, N.J. –“Where to store the pots and how to reach the counter are not activities that a person who is handicapped can take for granted,” according to Carole Walter, award-winning cookbook author, culinary instructor, master baker, and consultant. Ms. Walter is pleased to join Saint Barnabas Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center to offer a special seminar, “Cooking with a Disability: Turning Challenge into Fun,” on Sunday, May 4, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Ave., Livingston, NJ.
People who have disabilities and up to five family members over the age of 12 are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring comprehensive strategies for physically challenged cooks. At the beginning of the program a lunch will be served, at which time, all who attend will participate in small group discussions. The focus of this dialogue is to address the challenges faced by the handicapped individual and/or the family members who are responsible for meal preparation. Ms. Walter, who has coped with multiple sclerosis for 30 years, will then demonstrate an easy muffin recipe from her new book, “Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins, & More.” Desserts from her book will be served and then she will answer questions that arose from the small round table discussions. Suggested donation is $5 per individual, $10 per family. Registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123.
About the Presenter
Carole Walter is a seasoned, creative and accomplished culinary professional and baking instructor specializing in American and European cuisine. Her in-depth studies include work with renowned chefs in Austria, Denmark, France, Italy and the United States. Carole’s extensive background includes authoring three award-winning cookbooks: GREAT CAKES, winner of the James Beard Foundation Best Baking and Dessert Cookbook, (1992); GREAT PIES & TARTS, finalist in the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Julia Child Cookbook Awards (1999); GREAT COOKIES, winner of the 2004 IACP Award. In 2006, she was nominated for “Teacher of the Year” by IACP. Her latest book GREAT COFFEE CAKES, STICKY BUNS, MUFFINS & MORE (2007) was one of eleven NY Times “Best Picks” for 2007.
About Saint Barnabas Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center
The Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center is the only facility in the region offering a full-service approach to MS under one roof. The MS Center provides diagnosis, comprehensive evaluation, treatment and follow-up under the direction of Dr. Joseph Herbert, a board-certified neurologist/multiple sclerosis specialist and a nurse coordinator. The staff includes a social worker and a patient advocate and is committed to complementing the medical care provided by each patient’s primary care physician. Patients have easy access to other needed services in the same building, including infusion, physical and occupational therapies, psychological support, wellness approaches and pain management.
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