Marylandica Gift Shops
“A Unique Destination for Museum-Quality Gifts”
Cooking With Nora
By Nora Pouillon
Available in Visitors Center Gift Shop
$29.95
Nora Pouillon is a pioneer and champion of organic, environmentally conscious cuisine who promotes and embodies healthy, sustainable living. Born in Austria, her inspiration in the kitchen comes from her parents who understood the value of simply prepared seasonal foods. Nora opened Restaurant Nora, in 1979 and was immediately recognized for creating not only healthy, but delicious organic dishes. In 1999 the restaurant became the Nation's first certified organic restaurant, proof that both local and organic are possible. Nora was instrumental in creating the organic certification standards for restaurants that guarantee at least 95% of all food served originates from certified organic sources. She initiated Fresh Farm Markets the first producer-only farmer’s markets in the nation’s capital, which has grown to include eight active markets.
Now in Cooking with Nora, readers are offered the style, flavors, recipes and ideas for healthy living that have made her restaurant a national and international “Bestseller” and a finalist for the Julia Child Cookbook Award. Consistently being given 5-Star reviews, “Cooking with Nora” teaches you how to cook simply and superbly.
Praise for Nora’s Cooking….
The world is finally catching up to Nora. (Nora has) a commitment to quiet good taste…
(her) food represents cooking from around the world…interpreting the New American Style.
- The Washington Post
Merchandise
Botanical and nature inspired décor’ abound in both gift shops.
Our selections include: sparkling butterflies, dragonflies, birds, peacocks, deer and numerous flowers. Added to our collection of items made from sustainable materials are bamboo frames, tableware and toys for the kids. You will also find recycled glass and paper products.
While you’re visiting the shops, please take a moment to review our extensive assortment of horticultural and green living books.
We are proud to offer many jewelry collections that are handcrafted in the USA.
Your purchases support the mission of the gardens and many regional small businesses, local artisans and suppliers of products made in the USA.
Hours
Visitors Center Gift Shop: 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 301-962-1448
Products: Fine horticultural gifts.
Conservatory Gift Shop: 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 301-962-1479
Products: Butterfly & Garden related items.
We welcome your suggestions and comments. Please contact:
Sharon Fitzpatrick, Gift Shop Manager
301-962-1462
Sharon.Fitzpatrick@mncppc-mc.org
While you're there, take a moment to walk through the gardens and conservatories, visit the library, take a class, and enjoy the beautiful landscape surrounding the shops.
Montgomery County Department of Parks