About

Welcome!

Hey, I'm Rachel!

I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Modern Farmhouse Eats - where comfort food meets real ingredients! I'm a Minnesota native, wife, and mom to a beautiful boy and sweet Dalmatian (my firefighter husband's dream dog). I can't get enough of all things food, the outdoors, and spending time with family.

My love for cooking started on my family's dairy farm, where I spent countless hours in the kitchen with my mom, whipping up hearty homemade meals. That farm-to-table mindset still shapes my cooking today, and I carry that same style of warm, comforting dishes into my kitchen today.

My Homemade Era

In recent years, I've really honed in on my true passion: making homemade meals for my family. For me, healthy cooking is all about the ingredients. Although I'm not perfect, I do my best to cook with real, wholesome ingredients that I can feel good about feeding to my family. In my opinion, healthy eating isn't just about adding more fruits and vegetables to your plate — it's about cooking with real food and clean ingredients (which includes homemade brownies), and steering away from heavily processed options as much as possible (but again, I'm not perfect - you'll still find things like store-bought pizza in my freezer for when life is just too crazy). All you can do is try your best!

Right now (and hopefully forever), I'm deep in my venison and sourdough era — two things I've been perfecting over the last few years. But that's not all I'm sharing! Here, you'll find easy, homemade comfort food recipes for the busy, modern cook using fresh, seasonal ingredients. And like most Minnesotans, I love a good hotdish, but I especially enjoy helping others find a love for venison recipes and feel confident baking beautiful loaves of sourdough bread.

I'm a strong believer that food brings people together, especially a home-cooked meal, so I hope my recipes inspire you to create long-lasting memories in the kitchen with your family and friends.

What is a modern farmhouse?

Modern farmhouse living is about creating a life that feels grounded and genuine — where homes are built for gathering, meals are made from scratch with love, and simplicity is a choice. It’s about honoring traditions, embracing the beauty of the everyday, and finding joy in the little things — like a warm loaf of bread, a shared table, and a place that truly feels like home. It’s where life feels slower in the best way, even if you're not out in the countryside.

Food as love: The kitchen is the heart of the home. Cooking is more than a task — it’s an act of care. Meals are made with whole, clean ingredients that you can feel good about feeding to your family. There’s a love for simple, nourishing recipes and the tradition of feeding people well.
Blending tradition and a modern lifestyle: You might grow herbs in the kitchen windowsill and bake sourdough on weekends — but you also have smart appliances and a minimalist morning routine. It's rustic roots with a modern twist.
Connection to nature: Even if you're in the suburbs, there’s a respect for the outdoors — fresh air, natural materials, tending a garden, using sustainable practices, or just enjoying a morning coffee on the porch.
Slower moments: Modern farmhouse living celebrates quiet rituals — morning light through the windows, a shared meal, or winding down with a book in a cozy chair. It's about finding peace in the everyday.
Cozy comfort: Your home is a gathering place. Whether it’s family dinners, cozy weekends, or impromptu neighbor visits, it’s all about creating a warm, welcoming space where people feel at ease.

Find me!

Make sure to follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to catch all my delicious recipe videos, and follow me on Pinterest to save all your favorite recipes for later!