Nourish with Elise

05/21/2026

So true!

05/08/2026

My heart is incredibly full reading this sweet review from one of our Haven mamas. What a gift to witness women step into pregnancy feeling informed, supported, and empowered!

I’m truly and endlessly grateful for HHaven Women's Health and Birth Center— a birth center rooted in heart, community, and genuine care. Being part of this team and loving on their patients is one of the greatest honors of my work.

Every mama deserves to feel loved, held and confident in her nourishment, and I’m humbled to play a small part in that journey. Thank you to this lovely family for their beautiful review! It means more than you will ever know.

04/20/2026

Pregnancy comes with so much advice — and most of it feels overwhelming. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be perfect. You just need a little clarity and a lot of compassion.
That’s why I created the Nourish Pregnancy Class — a gentle, uplifting space where we talk about the simple things that truly support your baby’s future health… without pressure, guilt, or information overload.

If you’re expecting, I’d love to welcome you.
You don’t have to be a Haven patient — all mamas are invited.
Come breathe, learn, and feel supported.
Your nine months matter, and you don’t have to walk them alone.
Haven Women's Health and Birth Center

If you’re pregnant right now, or hoping to be, you’re probably hearing advice from every direction — what to eat, what to avoid, what to buy, what to read, what to prepare. It can feel like the world expects you to become an expert overnight. But here’s the truth I want to share with you:You...

03/24/2026

The Power of Family Meals

I’ll tell you what… I’m making Pepper Steak in the crockpot today, and the moment that aroma filled the kitchen, it carried me right back to our family’s homeschooling years. It’s amazing how one simple smell can unlock a whole season of love, learning, and togetherness.

Food does that. It roots us, reconnects us, and reminds us of cherished times in our lives.

For me, the smells of my grandmother’s kitchen and the love and talent she poured into each meal for us returns to my heart every time I make and enjoy one of her amazing recipes. The same is true for my favorite meals made by my parents.

I know my children feel the same way.

If you’re craving more moments like that around your own table, stay close. Nourish With Elise is all about helping you create meals that feed both body, spirit, and memory. 💛

(My how times change… this photo was taken over fourteen years ago, and if I’m to be honest, it almost feels like yesterday).

Take a look at this post from 2012 about the POWER of family meals!

https://cookingwithelise.com/the-family-table-equals-s-u-c-c-e-s-s/

03/21/2026

Some days, anxiety sits a little closer than we’d like.
When that happens, even the smallest softening can shift the whole inner landscape.

That’s why I shared a simple Smile Meditation today — not as a performance, but as a gentle doorway back into your body.

A smile — even the tiniest one — can calm the nervous system, warm the heart, and remind your whole self that you’re safe.

If you need a moment of ease today, start here.

03/13/2026

I’ve been quietly recording a collection of gentle audio moments — little pauses of nourishment you can listen to between meetings, in the car, while kiddos are napping, or whenever your body needs a soft reset.

It’s called the Nourish Audio Series, and it’s now available for individuals, groups and workplaces who want to support themselves in a deeper, more human way.

If you could use more moments of noticing and nourishment, reach out and I’ll send you the details!

03/05/2026

I swear that my life is a sitcom at times!

What happened? Surely I am not alone?

Me trying to tell my son that the plumber had a few snags under my husband's bathroom sink… but per usual autocorrect changed it to snakes. As great sons do, my son called me right away. Needless to say, once he realized there were no snakes to be found we had a great, big laugh! Meanwhile, the only things under that sink are a plumbing issue and my dignity. 😜

Honestly? It was a perfect reminder that life can throw snags (and apparently snakes!) at us all day long — and we don’t have to react perfectly. We just breathe, laugh, nourish ourselves, and keep going. Self‑love sometimes looks like giving yourself grace… even when autocorrect tries to send you into the jungle.

03/02/2026

Expecting a little one and looking for community, encouragement, and practical nutrition support during pregnancy? I’d love to have you join me for my Nourish Prenatal Nutrition Class tonight at 6:30 PM!

You do not have to be a current patient to attend — all pregnant mamas are welcome. 💛

Each session is designed to help you feel informed, supported, and confident as you nourish both yourself and your growing baby.

We’ll talk through simple, realistic nutrition strategies, answer questions, and create a space where you can breathe, learn, and connect with other moms on the same journey.

If you’d like to join us, just comment below or send me a message — I’d be honored to have you there. 🌿✨

Did you know that the addition of vitamin C to your diet will help increase your iron absorption? Iron carries oxygen to your placenta and baby, supports proper fetal development and much more! Boost your confidence in ensuring your baby's growth is well-supported by joining us!

12/03/2025

The Super-Duper Beaugelin is the ultimate motivator, lifter-upper, and amazing example for our youth! She is organizing and hosting this amazing event. Won’t you join in? Calling all local teens! This is an event not to be missed!

12/02/2025

Sending heartfelt wishes to my favorite Food Network Star, Guy Fieri for a speedy and full recovery. Your laughter, energy, and zest for life remind us all that joy is the best medicine—and you’ve always had it in spades. Can’t wait to see you back, bringing smiles and flavor to every table.