Norene Gilletz

Norene Gilletz was the leading author of kosher cookbooks in Canada and the owner of Gourmania Inc. Norene was crazy about food and her world revolved around recipes. She divided her time between work as a freelance food writer, editor, food consultant, cooking teacher and culinary spokesperson. Norene was a Certified Culinary Professional with the International Association of Culinary Professionals and a member of the Women’s Culinary Network of Toronto. She was involved with various organizations, doing cooking demonstrations and lectures for them, including hospitals, foodservice and charitable fund-raising groups. 

Norene was passionate about healthy cooking and living, and had expertise in a wide variety of health concerns and special diets. Her motto, “food that’s good for you should taste good,” had been a core principle guiding her culinary career.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Norene raised her family in Montreal. She had three children and five grandchildren. Norene received her initial culinary training in her late mother’s kitchen, where she was taught the creative art of recycling leftovers! 

Visit Norene's web site www.gourmania.com.