ALMA Cooking Support

30/09/2026

Fresh ingredients make all the difference! 🌿🥬

A little stop at Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers Morphett Vale to pick up some beautiful fresh produce for our cooking sessions.

We love buying fresh and supporting local — and, of course, turning all those veggies into something delicious in the kitchen! 👨‍🍳

Can you guess what dish we made with these ingredients? 👀

11/09/2026

We often say at ALMA that cooking is about so much more than preparing a meal — and it’s always nice to see research reflecting what we experience in our kitchen every week. 💛

A recent article from the University of Queensland explored how cooking can support wellbeing by creating opportunities to make choices, solve problems, build confidence, develop independence and connect with others.

And this is exactly what we see during our sessions.

Following a recipe, deciding what to prepare, learning a new technique, working through something that doesn’t quite go to plan, or proudly taking a meal home to share — these seemingly small moments can build skills that extend well beyond the kitchen.

Food nourishes our bodies.

Learning to prepare it can nourish confidence, independence and connection too. 👨‍🍳💛

Chopping vegetables for dinner, whisking eggs for an omelette, or baking brownies from scratch are all everyday cooking experiences that can be much more than just food preparation. Moments like this can become opportunities to practise skills, make choices, build confidence and connect with others.

04/09/2026

🍝 RECIPE OF THE WEEK: STROZZAPRETI! 🇮🇹

This week we travelled to Emilia-Romagna, where Davide is from, with a plate of handmade Strozzapreti with broccoli & sausage.

Made from scratch, rolled by hand and turned into one seriously delicious bowl of pasta. 🤌

Simple ingredients, traditional flavours and a little piece of Italy in our kitchen. ❤️🇮🇹

21/08/2026

Through change, our purpose remains the same. ❤️

This week has brought more changes to the NDIS, and we know that change can bring questions and uncertainty for participants, families and everyone within the disability community.

At ALMA Cooking Support, our focus remains where it has always been — on the person in front of us.

Cooking is simply the tool we use to create opportunities to learn, build confidence, develop independence, connect with others and feel proud of what you can achieve.

Sometimes progress is learning a new skill. Sometimes it’s trying something unfamiliar, making a decision independently, joining a conversation, or simply feeling comfortable enough to be yourself.

Whatever changes happen around us, we will continue to focus on providing meaningful, individualised support and creating a welcoming space where people can learn and grow at their own pace.

To our participants, families, support workers and the wider NDIS community navigating these changes — we’re alongside you. ❤️

Davide & Livia
ALMA Cooking Support

12/08/2026

🍗 KFC-style Popcorn Chicken — made from scratch!

One of the things we love exploring in our cooking sessions is how some of our favourite takeaway foods can be recreated at home in a fresher, healthier way.

This week, it was Popcorn Chicken! 🙌

A few of our participants were surprised by how similar the flavour was to the takeaway version — but they also noticed a big difference in how it felt to eat. Same kind of delicious, crispy flavour, but fresher, lighter and made with ingredients we know.

It’s a great way to show that eating healthier doesn’t always mean giving up the foods we enjoy. Sometimes, it’s simply about learning how to make them differently. 👨‍🍳💛

And of course, learning to make your favourite takeaway at home is another great step towards confidence and independence in the kitchen.

31/07/2026

There’s something special happening at our Social Cooking Nights. ❤️🔥

What started as a few people cooking together has grown into three wonderful groups where familiar faces, shared meals, and plenty of laughs are helping friendships grow.

Every few weeks we come together to cook, eat, play games, and simply enjoy each other's company. Along the way, participants are building confidence, practising social skills, learning teamwork, and creating meaningful connections in a safe and welcoming environment.

Sometimes the best moments happen after the cooking is finished... gathered around the bonfire, sharing stories, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying being part of a group.

Seeing these friendships develop over time is exactly why we created our Social Cooking Nights. 💛

17/07/2026

Happy weekend from all of us at ALMA Cooking Support! 🌿🍴

Here's a little look at some of the delicious creations our participants have been making in the kitchen recently.

We love seeing everyone's progress, one meal at a time. 💚

Wishing you all a relaxing weekend and maybe a little inspiration to cook something delicious at home!

10/07/2026

🎂 Birthday weeks are always a little sweeter at ALMA! 💙

When one of our participants joins us during their birthday week, we celebrate by making a birthday cake together! 🎉

Every birthday is a chance to slow down, celebrate another year of growth, share a few laughs, and enjoy something delicious made with pride. It's one of our favourite traditions in the kitchen, and we love seeing our participants shine on their special day.

Happy Birthday to this week's birthday chef! We hope your year ahead is filled with happiness, confidence, and many more delicious creations. 🥳🎈

03/07/2026

At ALMA, we believe healthy meals don't have to be complicated.

One of the simple habits we encourage in every session is adding plenty of colour to the plate. 🥕🥦🍅🌽 Different coloured vegetables provide different nutrients, while also making meals more appealing and enjoyable.

Through cooking, our participants learn that small, healthy choices can make a big difference. Building confidence in the kitchen starts with simple recipes, fresh ingredients, and colourful plates. 💚

22/06/2026

We're back! 🍳❤️

After a wonderful family holiday, we're excited to be back in the kitchen with our amazing ALMA community.

One of our favourite holiday memories was joining a local family cooking class in Nusa Lembongan with Lembongan Cooking and Dining Experience . It was a beautiful reminder that food connects people, cultures, and communities wherever we go.

Thank you for the warm welcome and inspiration! 🙏

We're refreshed, inspired, and ready for another term of cooking, learning, confidence-building, and friendship. See you all soon! 💛