Being a GastroGnome is not about sitting idly on the front lawn of culinary cottages, but rather, it is about exploration into the wide world of culinary creations. The GastroGnome is always on the look out for something new: There is no animal part too scary, no dining method to exotic. And after she eats, she tells. The GastroGnome is a daring cook as much as she is a daring eater, and after many delicious meals, she tries to recreate them in her home kitchen. You can contact the GastroGnome: naomibishop at gmail.com
The GastroGnome lives in a troll cottage nestled on a hill in the scenic setting of Seattle, Washington. When she’s not creating concoctions in her kitchen or seeking the latest savory sensation, you can find her enjoying some fresh air while coaching for the local ski racing team.
If you think she’s awesome and would like to read more of her writing, you can find it on the ‘More GastroGnome’ page.


Naomi.
This is genius! When did you start doing this? What have you been up to? Hope that your doing well.
Raija
I FOUND it!!! The link on the touchy waiter brought me right here.
Lots to do out and about today, but I’ll look forward to this evening, spent with all these luscious words and pictures.
rachel
Gnomey….Its Will Carter from Salt Lake….Is this really you?
Will
POOP!
(this is totally julie, btw)
Oops, I didn’t know that it would actually get posted…I thought you would have to approve (or disapprove). Hello world, I’m 10.
This is great. I’m always excited to see other people in Seattle that are excited about food.
Eric
Naomi — So good to meet you yesterday. I would have loved to have talked more. (For instance, among other connections, I have spent three summers in Peru, including the Northern coast.) Thanks for the introduction to some more great dishes at Chiangs.
I love your site — I had to bookmark it on my blog. The tamales are adorable and all the bright colors in the photos are just lovely. Hooray for Northwest foodies!
My name is Jeff Anderson and I represent a new hard cider in the Northwest, Crispin Cider. I would like to mail or drop off samples of Crispin Hard Apple Cider. Please let me know what works best for you.
Thanks,
Jeff
Favorite sequence from a Brian De Palma film. ,
Hello from Cafe Nordo!
We have some availability for Cafe Nordo tomorrow, (Thursday,) and are offering $50 tickets at Brown Paper Tickets under the Passcode “babychick”. Might your readership like to know? If you could pass it on, we would so appreciate it.
Thank you for your kind words!
Hi gg/alias dagoose!
I hunted and hunted on the ChowHound board for my upcoming visit to Chicago, and FINALLY found your thread! Wonders of wonders!
(Was searching for “ethnic” (ugh!) hole in the wall (ugh!) African – better!! and got to you!)
If you’re ever coming to Boston, our “crew” will give you a tour of the BEST! Cheers!
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I just found your website and may I say, it is very interesting.
On top of it, you have the best name.
Ever.
Naomi Gravel.
And you may have the best comment. Ever.