Who is Sister Nory?

by Rochette Mabansag-Eusebio

Roch is a friend of the blogger of Nurturing My Spirit, who also happens to be the pro bono delivery girl of Nori's Kitchen. Please know that she wrote this article willingly (she wasn't coerced or bribed). Just so we're clear.  


"Veggie sisig?!",  I was shocked and curious at the same time.  

photo by Jenette Vizcocho

I love sisig but the only type I know is made of pig’s ears.  Not thinking twice, I ordered food from Sister Nori.  She delivers vegetarian food so I didn’t even need to go out of my workplace to get it- healthy and convenient!  What more could I ask for?  Week after week, I ate Sister Nori’s delicious and nutritious meals.  She prepared vegetarian siomai, vegan embutido, vegetarian lasagna, etc.  All were really delicious (Did I mention that earlier? Well, it really is.) and prepared with love. 

So who is Sister Nori, you may ask?  How does she make these yummy, affordable, and not to mention HEALTHY, meals?

I learned from her delivery girl (who also happens to me my co-worker) that Sister Nori spends a lot of time preparing her food. She would buy all the ingredients herself for one and in not just one place.  Apparently, vegetarian food supplies were scattered in different stores in the metro.  She also wanted the kitchen to be quiet while she is preparing and cooking because she is a meditation practitioner (hence the term sister) and meditates even as she cooks.  She would infuse positive energy in the food and eventually to the people who will eat it.  Wow!  How many people do I know who cooks that way?  Zero.  So, I decided that I should one day meet Sister Nori. I wanted to know more about her and her vegetarian/vegan food.

So, I met Sister Nori in a coffee shop one day.  She only ordered a drink that suits her diet.  I was amazed at how she chooses to be healthy wherever she goes.  It had really been a lifestyle for her.  As a young working mom and wife, it had been difficult for me to start that healthy lifestyle with my family.  I ended up ordering fast food especially when we are in a hurry or too hungry to cook. 

So I asked Sister Nori what are some food she can recommend for kids. She suggested the following:

1.  Oyster mushroom in olive oil with soy sauce, vinegar and          sugar dip
2.  Veggie Beef Broccoli
3.  Veggie Barbeque
4.  Vegetarian Lasagna 
4.  Vegetarian Spaghetti with sauce made from fresh tomatoes and shredded carrots

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She also gave some tips to parents when preparing food

1.  Use baking soda in washing vegetables
2.  Choose fresh ingredients
3.  Simmer to let the flavor of the ingredients to come together
4.  Keep you mind calm and peaceful when preparing                      food 
5.  Cook with love

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It may be more difficult to prepare and cook food from scratch especially for working moms like me. Creativity, as mentioned by Sister Nori, is also needed when preparing vegan food. Careful planning and thinking of possible substitute ingredients are done to make a healthier version of a common dish. 

I heard in one of the talks that I regularly attend to that sacrifice is part of preparing a meal—from buying ingredients, to preparing it and up to the actual cooking. It is a sacrifice that parents do for their children. It is our responsibility as parents to provide nutritious food that will nourish not only the body but the soul and mind, so why not give our 100%?  

Vegan food is definitely not for every family but I believe our children deserve the best that we could offer.

Sister Nory is going to open the doors of her kitchen to everyone- after cooking for friends and acquaintances only for 15 years.  

She has two classes this weeked.  On Saturday, she is going to veganize good old Pinoy favorites like adobo, menudo and afritada.  On Sunday, she will make different flavors using her favorite meat alternative- mushroom.  

Nori's Kitchen is giving a rainy day promo.  Pay only P2,500 if you book online here.

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