About this ebook
Author Brie Simons is a passionate Speech Pathologist and advocate for those living with dysphagia. Simply Modified is more than just a collection of recipes, it's a guide to rediscovering the pleasure of eating. Drawing from her own clinical experiences and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with swallowing difficulties, Brie has meticulously crafted each recipe not just to aid swallowing, but to also create a celebration of taste!
In Simply Modified you'll find a diverse array of mouthwatering dishes tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with dysphagia. From comforting soups and stews to innovative purees and finger-friendly delights, each recipe is a testament to the idea that eating with dysphagia can be an enjoyable and satisfying experience.
Brie understands the importance of nourishing the body and soul, and that's why Simply Modified goes beyond just providing recipes. It offers practical tips, insightful techniques, and helpful modifications that empower both individuals with dysphagia and their caregivers to create delicious, safe, and visually appealing meals.
This cookbook is a tribute to the resilience and strength of those navigating the challenges of dysphagia. Simply Modified isn't just a cookbook; it's a tool for transformation, a guide to bringing joy back to the dining table and creating memories through the shared experience of delightful, modified meals.
Join Brie on this adventure, and let Simply Modified be your companion on the path to enjoying food with dignity, flavour, and, above all, simplicity. Because every bite should be a celebration, and every meal an expression of love, no matter the modifications.
Please note Simply Modified fosters the current international texture modifications, with each recipe suitable for use with the IDDSI framework (including, easy to chew, soft and bite sized, minced and moist, and pureed). This edition does not include information for liquidised diets, or thickened fluids.
About the author
Brie Simons is a Speech Pathologist with a love for cooking delicious meals. She has worked in various clinical settings around Australia, supporting clients with swallowing difficulties alongside other conditions, including, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, Head and Neck Cancer, Stroke, Multiple Systems Atrophy and lifelong disabilities.
Simply Modified is Brie’s first cookbook. An ode to her clients who experience swallowing difficulties and to increase people’s safety and enjoyment at mealtimes. Bringing people together with the love of simply (modified), wholesome cooking.
