Hi! I’m Norine! Welcome to my Nest! I’ve been a professional food blogger and recipe creator for over 9 years. I’ve shared hundreds of classic family-friendly recipes with my millions of readers each month!
A Little Bit About Me
I’m best known around these parts as “Mom, Grandma, and Goddess Divine!” (Okay! I made up that last one…but a gal can dream!)
I grew up in Southern California, in the small town of Fallbrook. 29 years ago we packed up our young family and moved to a small country town in Southern Utah. We planted roots and watched our family grow as we fell in love with its small-town charm. It’s home!
Family! They are the heart of my nest! I’ve been married to my best friend for 30+ years! We have 3 children, two bonus “in-love” children, and 7 grandchildren! I L.O.V.E. being a Wife, Mom, and Grandma. You can often find me having tea parties, making cookies, and playing ballerina princess with one of our four beautifully vivacious granddaughters! I’ve also been known to play with cars and dinosaurs with one of my adorable grandsons !
I learned the art of cooking and baking from the best! My Grandmothers, Mom, Dad, and Aunts! In my humble opinion, learning to cook from generations of ancestors is the BEST way to learn! Cooking starts in the heart of the home!
I love having my family gathered around the dinner table! It’s how I grew up and something I try vigilantly to do with our own family. Even now that our nest is empty, we still hold Sunday dinners once a month! I believe that the BEST memories are made gathered around the table!
Other quirky random facts about me… I love aprons, Dr Pepper, cheesecake, cookies, popcorn, Mexican food (Tacos are life!), Netflix marathons (the only type of marathon I do!), making others laugh, the sun on my face, and playing in the dirt…planting flowers! I’m a homebody, and would rather be at home with my family than in any other place!
What You’ll Find on Norine’s Nest
My goal is to create easy-to-prepare, family-friendly, budget-conscious recipes that will be loved for generations and stand the test of time. From savory to sweet, there are hundreds of comfort dishes here at my Nest!
- Recipes that have been created and tested in my kitchen. I do all the cooking and baking myself, so I know each recipe you make on my site is trustworthy!
- Family-friendly recipes! It’s a must for me. If my family doesn’t eat it, I know yours won’t either!
- Tips and helpful hints! I’m a firm believer that ANYONE can learn to cook who wants to! So, whether you’re an experienced cook or newbie in the kitchen, my goal is to give you all the tools you need to recreate my recipes.
Food, Fun, and Family are at the heart of my Nest!
How it All Began
I have always had two passions. Food and Writing! In 2016, I decided to combine the two. With my nest empty, it was the perfect time for me to pursue my dreams. Norine’s Nest was born!
It would be hard for me to say which type of food I love making the most? Some days I feel like baking, others I want to cook a cozy casserole or side dish! What I do know, is that cooking and baking, feeding those I care about, is my love language.
I do have a love for homemade pie! As is evident from the over 35 pie recipes on my blog. If I had to pick a few of my favorites, which is like picking a favorite child, I would have to say my top three are Strawberry Rhubarb, Raspberry Cream, and the American Classic Apple Pie!
Featured on Websites and Brand Partners
Through the years, you’ll find that my recipes have been shared on many websites, and we have paired with many brands.
- Featured on Websites. Norine’s Nest has been featured on dozens of online websites, round-up parties, and spotlighted on social media sources.
- Brand Partners. We love pairing with brands and creating recipes for those brands which have been published on our website. Some of our favorites have been Choffy, Inc., Zulay-Kitchen, Mealthy, Cedar Bay Grilling Company, and Pringles.
Most Popular Recipes
If you’d like to get to know me better, I share little bits of my everyday life, and my husband’s stroke recovery, on my Instagram account and would love to have you join me.
I can’t wait to share my love of cooking and baking with you! So, grab a drink, warm up the oven, and let’s have some fun together.
You can contact me at any time at [email protected]
