In the Making: A cookbook filled with care, community and possibility
Our new free cookbook, In the Making, celebrates the process of becoming and trying—how we shape, stir and transform.
A child uses the power of their brain to paint a picture. A clinician uses 3D printing to create a child’s prosthetic. A physiotherapist plays a child’s favourite game to help them regain their strength.
You’ll find all this and more at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, where every day is filled with infinite possibilities. It’s a place where every child belongs and has the personalized support they need to grow. It’s a future in the making.
Our new free cookbook, In the Making, celebrates the process of becoming and trying—how we shape, stir and transform. These recipes come from straight from the homes and kitchens of the Holland Bloorview community, whether they’re a client family accessing care at the hospital, or a chef who wants to make sure everyone belongs.
Inside, you’ll find recipes like Bella and Andrea’s “Feels Like Home Fried Rice.” This dish has always brought a sense of comfort and belonging to 16-year-old Bella, who first learned how to feed herself with the help of Holland Bloorview’s feeding clinic. Today, she has more independence and is navigating transitioning into young adulthood—all while sharing this family-favourite recipe for all to enjoy.
Each recipe tells a story. A story about what can happen when we adapt and include everyone. A story about the joys of making things our own and having agency. A story of thinking differently—and daring to show up for each other. Because when we do, we change and grow.
More than ever before, it’s vital to create a bright and meaningful future for kids and youth with disabilities. An estimated 850,000 children and youth in Canada have a disability. Yet pediatric rehabilitation research hospitals like Holland Bloorview receive just 1% of total hospital philanthropic funding in Canada.
When you download this cookbook, you’re helping build a more inclusive and empathetic world where everybody belongs. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing to support the kids and families at Holland Bloorview by downloading this cookbook. We hope you find a new favourite recipe inside, and you find yourself in love with the making of it.
