Episode notes
Chef Riq lost his sight—then learned to cook again.
Chef Riq shares how a workplace accident changed his life, how he navigated homelessness and relearned independence, and how he returned to the kitchen through sensory cooking.
Chef Riq explains the method behind Unseen Cuisine and the Culinary Cockpit—an audio-first approach that helps blind, low-vision, and sighted cooks build confidence through touch, sound, aroma, repetition, and intentional kitchen organization. He also offers practical guidance for supporting blind people with dignity, from asking before helping to respecting working Seeing Eye dogs.
This conversation is about faith, resilience, advocacy, purpose, and finding a new way forward after life takes an unexpected turn.
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Contact Information & Links
Web: https://unseencuisine.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unseen_cuisine/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefriqunseencuisine/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnseenCuisine
Email: info@unseencuisine.com
Media by Chef Riq
Podcast: https://www.unseencuisine.com/cook-alongs
Books: https://www.unseencuisine.com/books
• The Culinary Cockpit Starter Guide™ (eBook)
• The Culinary Cockpit Manual™ (book)
• The Culinary Cockpit Workbook™
• Cook with Your Senses™ (book)
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