The contributors to this cookbook each have a disability. So do 22 million other Americans who are not currently institutionalized (Cornell, 2008). This cook book is dedicated to those who want to live independently.

     The independent living concept is growing throughout the United States. This cook book will help feed that growth.

      Our cook book is based on three-step recipes. We have tried to keep them as basic as possible while still maintaining food quality, taste, and appearance.

      Most recipes have been inspired by my mom’s cooking. My many years in the food service industry have provided insight on writing and testing recipes. Most recently, our friends from the Longwood school district have provided a tasty beef stew recipe.

   Tony V.