That explains a few things...
You won't be able to find a food satchel... because you're using an oudated version of NOM!
You need the new NOMv3, which can be found here: http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Mods.Detail&id=8707
Download all four available packages, then install them each, in order, to patch NOMv3 to the latest version.
("NoM_v300.rar", then "NoM_patch_301.rar", then "NoM_patch_302.rar", then lastly "NoM_patch_303a.rar".)
You will also want Taddeus's "Water Level Fix", which can be found above those files.
Setting this all up may seem daunting at first, but it's really not hard at all...
Just be sure to remove the old 2.13 version first, as it's files aren't compatible with the new ones.
The new version of NOM is a major improvement over the old one... You're in for a treat!
While you're at it, why not try an NOM compatible house mod?
You'll be able to have a working kitchen in-game to cook with, and a place in the game to "live" using NOM's other features.
If you don't mind the shameless plug, you could try one of mine.
All of my mods can be found here: http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=User.EntriesListing&id=445710
Several of my mods are house mods, and all of those fully support NOM.
For an example of a good, simple home that features a full NOM kitchen try "Agent's Solitude".
Enjoy the new mods!