Rachel

The Hearty Life is a food and lifestyle brand built around from-scratch, approachable recipes and flavor-forward products. Founded by culinary school graduate and former chef Rachel Walker, the brand connects everyday home cooks to elevated, real-life flavor through comforting recipes, handcrafted spice blends, and practical kitchen inspiration. With a focus on quality ingredients, simple techniques, and seasonal cooking, The Hearty Life has grown into a trusted resource for tens of thousands of readers each month. In addition to recipe development and food photography, the brand collaborates with national food and lifestyle companies on sponsored content, email marketing, and social storytelling. The Hearty Life’s first physical product line, a collection of small-batch spice blends, brings the same warmth and practicality into pantries everywhere.