The Noms Blog
Welcome to The Noms blog! Discover the heartfelt stories, memories, and inspiration behind our recipes. From family traditions and food history to cooking adventures and kitchen tips, explore the personal side of homemade cooking and the connections we share through food.
The Blog
How Brown Butter Became My Secret Ingredient
I was standing in the restaurant kitchen, staring at my third failed batch of the day. The whoopie pies looked perfect—beautiful brown butter and fig
Making the Most of Tuesday: One Chicken, Many Meals
The soup was amazing—rich and comforting, the kind of thing that tastes even better the next day when all the flavors have had time to get to know each other…
From Tiny Kitchens to Full Tables: How My Mother’s Legacy Led Me to the Restaurant I Never Planned to Own
I was raised as a musician but never planned to own a restaurant. My mother’s tiny kitchen and my husband’s fifty-year vision taught me that feeding people is one of the purest forms of love.
Refreshing Detox Water Recipe: My Go-To Drink for De-Bloating
Simple detox water to start your year fresh…
Why Our Food Blog Is Called “The Noms”: The “Om Nom Nom Origin” and Cookie Monster Inspiration
If you’ve ever wondered what “om nom nom” means or why my food blog is named The Noms, you’re in the right place!…
My Mother’s Shortbread Cookies: A Legacy of Love
My Mother’s Shortbread Cookies: A Legacy of Love My mother came from a little fishing village in Nova Scotia, Canada—one of many children in a
