Rachel Wilson

Rachel developed an appreciation for eating locally while growing up on a ranch in Oregon, and today frequents both farms and farmers' markets in search of fresh food treasures. An environmental consultant by day, she spends her evenings cooking and baking, much to the delight of her husband's coworkers. In addition, Rachel enjoys hiking, traveling, coffee shops, artisan chocolate, and books. As a new mom to baby Annabel, one of Rachel's future hobbies will be training her daughter to have an adventurous palate!

What We Love: Bake Sale Treats

Posted September 24, 2015

Quickbreads, cookies, and bars – oh my! School has started again and my daughter is in a new toddler program this year. The first event of the new school year is a bake sale, so the parents have had to…

What We Love: Quick Summer Food Gifts

Posted July 30, 2015

Summer, and August in particular, is a time for travel: long vacations with family or friends, day trips to the beach or to the mountains, and shorter trips involving a picnic lunch or a BBQ. I’m a firm believer that…

What We Love: Picnic Sides

Posted June 26, 2015

A friend recently asked me to recommend a kid-friendly spot for brunch near Boston’s Public Garden. For eleven adults and four kids. This probably isn’t as difficult as getting a reservation at The French Laundry, or Blue Hill at…

What We Love: Father’s Day Food Gifts

Posted June 17, 2015

I think everyone who knows him would agree that my dad is a pretty unique character. His needs are few, and if he wants something he generally buys it himself. His tastes are also simple. Let’s just say that…

Where I’ve Been… Plus 10 Ways to Stay Calm and Hopeful Right Now (A Free Guide)

Posted April 15, 2020

I’ve written and paused on this letter at least a dozen times since we started the new year. And, certainly, in the last two months since the pandemic has shut most of us in our homes, it’s just never seemed…

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What We’re Loving: Herbed Homemade Candy

Posted March 6, 2015

I keep a peppermint dark chocolate bar in my desk drawer at all times, and I’ll snack on a square in moments of stress, or when I have a spare moment in my day, or just because it’s Tuesday. Mint…

What We’re Loving: Healthy Lunches

Posted January 2, 2015

If November is the month for pies, December is definitely the month for cookies. When I was growing up, one of the best holiday surprises was finding a cookie plate on our doorstep that had been dropped off by a…

What We’re Loving: Dishes for a New Year’s Eve Dinner Party

Posted December 26, 2014

I love going out on New Year’s Eve – partaking in champagne, revelry, noisemakers … did I mention champagne? My husband and I have stayed home for the past two years, however, and that has been pretty great, as well.…

What We’re Loving: Homemade Hostess Gifts

Posted December 12, 2014

The holiday season has arrived, and chances are that you will be a guest in someone else’s home for at least one, if not many, holiday soirees. No guest likes to arrive empty handed, but it can be difficult…