Meet Nora

Hi, I am Nora!
Welcome to my kitchen!

The kitchen is where I unleash my creativity crafting simple, healthy, and flavorful dishes. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of preparing a nourishing meal that tastes amazing! My goal is to share this joy with you and help you become more comfortable and take chances in the kitchen. Cooking is a true joy for me, and I’m excited to share that joy with you.

Growing up in Romania, I learned how to make healthy meals with limited resources. My mom and grandmothers instilled in me the importance of using fresh, quality ingredients. I moved to the U.S. when I was a teenager and honed my cooking skills by working in various restaurants and running my own catering business in my early twenties.

Later, I moved to California and worked for an energy efficiency contractor. The company began to grow exponentially and eventually I became its Vice President. Despite working long hours, I still found time to cook and develop healthy recipes.

When the pandemic hit, I realized that I wanted to do something more meaningful with my life and have more control over my future. So, my husband and I relocated to Georgia to be closer to family and pursue our passion for healthy cooking.

Mission

My mission is simple: to help people eat and feel better by showing them how to make healthy, tasty dishes that improve overall health. I believe that everyone should have access to delicious, nutritious food, and I’m dedicated to empowering the chef in all of us. Let me inspire you to broaden your eating spectrum with healthy, yummy dishes that will make your taste buds sing. After all, what better way to love and respect our bodies than by feeding ourselves well?

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What my clients say about me

Carly Stein

Having the opportunity to be “In the Kitchen with Nora” was an experience that I am so grateful for and will never forget! Nora is so knowledgeable about food and how it correlates to our overall health and well-being. She taught me how to turn a simple dish into a WOW meal. From something as simple as adding a different seasoning to my morning eggs that brought a different flavor profile to my plate or my personal favorite, her tips and tricks to make FREAKING FIRE roasted okra, roasted cauliflower and other vegetables- her creativity and enthusiasm in the kitchen will inevitably rub off on you. Don’t be surprised when you find yourself getting excited by how many different vegetables, fruits, and plants you can fit into one meal! My favorite part about working with Nora is how much fun we had. If you’re wanting to feel better in AND out of the kitchen- working with Nora is your guaranteed ticket. Thank you for everything Nora!! Georgia is SO lucky to have you!

Abrah Shapiro

Nora is a wellness goddess who completely transformed my eating habits with her wisdom and healthy culinary creations! My work brought me from Los Angeles to Fayetteville for an extended summer stay, and I knew I needed a better alternative than the fast-food wasteland surrounding me. After a warm and informative initial phone call, I completed Nora's meticulously crafted questionnaire to give her a sense for my food likes and dislikes as well as how adventurous I would be with trying new things. Armed with information (as Nora always is!), she skillfully customized well-balanced and delicious meals for me each week. My biggest takeaway was how fresh every bite tasted. Nora had explained to me that she cooks with organic ingredients from local farms or specialty grocery stores. Truly, the quality was exceptional! I'm still dreaming of her ahi tuna salads and the homemade dressing that went with it. Not only was I eating well, but I also noticed I was staying full longer after each meal and my energy level was consistently high. Snacking wasn't of as much interest and I was craving less processed sugar. Her fruit salads, yogurt parfaits, and sublime baked pears were filling that void for me. Nora would still be cooking for me today if she was here in LA, but in her absence, I've been incorporating her wisdom into my routine. I've elevated my diet with fresh farmers market produce and keep an eagle eye for inflammatory ingredients in any packaged foods. Nora is also wonderful about responding to my texts asking for guidance while I'm choosing between items at the grocery store! She's an absolute gem who genuinely wants the best for her clients. If you live close enough to enjoy her food, I am jealous and couldn't recommend her more!

Cheryl Johnson

Hands down, Nora’s Kitchen has made all the difference in my weight loss and wellness journey. For the last 8 months Nora has taught me how to think differently about eating and preparing food. Her cooking classes are so much fun! I learned how to make simple, healthy dishes with the ingredients that I already had at home. The food we cooked was flavorful and quick to fix. Nora has a wealth of knowledge about food, nutrition, and the latest research about wellness and health. Here’s what I learned from Nora:
· It’s healthy to eat a variety of foods.
· The quality of the ingredients makes a difference. Read labels.
· Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or boring.
· Meal prep is the key to staying on track with my eating plan.
Someone once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” I took my first step in my fitness journey on July 4, 2022 with strength training and a healthy eating plan. Thanks to Nora, I was not hungry or bored with the eating plan. Not only have I lost weight, but I have not gained it back. If you are looking for a way to eat healthy and maintain or lose weight, Nora can help you. If you are looking to learn about nutrition and how to cook healthy meals with a busy schedule, I highly recommend that you talk to Nora. She has a lot of different ways to help you reach your goals including preparing delicious meals for you!