About

Hi! I’m Rachel,

Chef, recipe developer, and creator of The Hearty Life. I started The Hearty Life as a food blog to share approachable, from-scratch recipes that bring comfort and flavor to everyday cooking. What began as a creative outlet after culinary school has grown into a full-time passion for helping home cooks feel confident in their kitchens.

Over the years, I’ve developed hundreds of recipes, catered private dinners, and taught cooking classes, and the one thing I’ve learned is that everyone wants food that tastes amazing without needing to overthink every ingredient.

Enter The Hearty Life Spice Blends.

After years of seasoning and tasting, I created my own line of blends that take the guesswork out of flavor. These small-batch, chef-crafted spices are designed for real home cooks who want reliable, balanced seasoning for any meal. From my bold Kickin’ Chicken to the all-purpose Everyday Blend, each jar reflects the same care and creativity that goes into every recipe I share on my blog.

Every blend is small-batch and packed in wide-mouth amber glass jars, easy to scoop, pinch, or shake, and made to be reused or recycled. There’s no plastic packaging, no preservatives, and no fillers. Just clean, flavorful blends for the modern cook!

Whether you’re cooking dinner for your family or hosting a weekend gathering, I hope these blends become a staple in your kitchen!