ALMA Cooking Support

22/05/2026

Nothing says comfort like a warm bowl of homemade soup on a cold day 🍲❄️

Cooking comforting food together is not just about the final dish — it’s about building confidence, independence, creativity, and sharing moments around food.

Winter is definitely soup season at our kitchen ❤️

13/05/2026

We loved reading this article about helping young people explore new foods and build confidence around eating. 🍅🥦🥕

This is very similar to the approach we believe in during our cooking sessions.
Food should never feel forced or overwhelming — it should be explored through curiosity, participation, routine, and positive experiences.

Many participants start with a very limited range of foods or feel unsure about trying new ingredients. Through cooking, touching, smelling, preparing, and sharing meals together, we often see confidence slowly grow over time.

Sometimes it starts with tasting a new vegetable.
Sometimes it starts with simply having it on the plate.
And sometimes, a participant who once only ate plain foods is suddenly excited to cook something completely new.

Small steps can create big changes. 💛

Article from The Age

How do young people with strict eating habits learn to try new foods? A Melbourne school has found a way.

28/04/2026

There’s something really special happening in our kitchen this week 💛

One of our participants came up with this delicious idea… and together with Davide, they tested it, refined it, and brought it to life.

Now it’s become the dish of the week — and everyone is giving it a go!

🍠 Sweet potato chips
🌽 Creamy corn
🥑 Fresh guacamole

Simple, colourful, and full of flavour… but most importantly, it’s a recipe built from confidence, creativity, and a sense of “I can do this.”

This is what we love most — when an idea turns into something shared, enjoyed, and recreated by others in the kitchen.

Proud moment for everyone involved 👏

17/04/2026

Some of our recipes look a little different… and that’s on purpose 💛

We know that not everyone learns the same way. For some of our participants, reading a full recipe can feel overwhelming — so we’ve created step-by-step visual recipes with real pictures instead.

Each step is clear, simple, and easy to follow, helping build confidence and independence in the kitchen.

Because cooking isn’t just about the final dish… it’s about feeling capable every step of the way ✨

10/04/2026

🌿🍲 From our family table to yours 🍲🌿

Over the past few weeks, our participants have been cooking two very special recipes… both inspired by meals close to Livia’s heart 🇧🇷💛

These are the kinds of dishes she grew up eating with her family back in Brazil — the same ones she now cooks at home with her own family, and now, together with Davide, we’re passing them on to our participants 👨‍🍳✨

More than just recipes, these sessions are about:
✅ Learning real, everyday cooking skills
✅ Building confidence in the kitchen
✅ Sharing stories, culture, and connection through food

Watching participants recreate these meals, add their own touch, and grow more independent each time is what it’s all about 🌱

Food connects us — and these moments in the kitchen mean so much more than what’s on the plate 💛

02/04/2026

🔥🍔 Burger Night + UNO: No Mercy! 🎲🔥

Our participants came together to build their own burgers (yes, stacked exactly how they like it 👌), then jumped into UNO: No Mercy!

It was all about connection, confidence, and having fun in a safe and supportive space.

We love seeing everyone open up, share laughs, and create memories together — this is what it’s all about.

👀 More social cooking nights coming soon!

17/03/2026

Spinach roll with feta & dried tomato on the menu this week 😍

And yes… those pumpkin seeds don’t place themselves!
Moments like this help build hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and a whole lot of confidence 💪

Plus, it tastes pretty amazing too 😉

05/03/2026

✨ Our First Social Cooking Night — What a Beautiful Start! 🍕

We hosted our very first Social Cooking Night… and it was such a success!

While the pizza was delicious (and yes, there were strong opinions about toppings 😄🍕), the real highlight of the night was the connection.

A simple game of Bingo turned into so much more than just numbers. It created conversations, laughter, friendly competition, and moments of encouragement. Participants were talking, helping each other, celebrating small wins, and genuinely enjoying being part of the group.

That’s what this is really about.
Not just cooking.
Not just games.
But building confidence, social skills, and meaningful connection in a safe and relaxed space.

We’re so proud of everyone who came along and gave it a go. 💛

This is just the beginning — more Social Cooking Nights coming soon!

24/02/2026

Two weeks ago, our amazing participants cooked these beautiful Arepas from scratch 👏

Arepas are a traditional food from Venezuela and Colombia, made from corn flour. They’ve been part of Latin American culture for hundreds of years and are still loved every day.

In our kitchen, we love exploring different cultures through food. Trying something new builds confidence, curiosity, and joy — one recipe at a time!

12/02/2026

There’s a very important member of our team that doesn’t wear an apron… 🐶

BonBon.

If you’ve been to one of our sessions, you already know — the welcome cuddles are just as important as the cooking.

We’ve had past participants pop in just to say hello to her. We’ve seen nervous energy melt away after one gentle pat. One of our participants who used to be scared of dogs can now cuddle her. That’s huge.

She doesn’t teach recipes.
She doesn’t give instructions.
But she teaches calm, trust, confidence… and unconditional love.

In a space where we focus on building skills, independence and connection, BonBon somehow supports it all in her own quiet way.

She really is part of the team 🤍