Hi, I'm Rachel

This is me, in my natural state. A little wind whipped and not 100% put together but genuinely happy.

I’m from Gary, Indiana but I’ve been in San Diego for a long time now. Still, I like to think that Midwest moxie and aptness for a little elbow grease has stayed with me mixing with an open, unjudging curiosity that is so much a part of the culture here in California.

I talk a lot, love to tell a good story, laugh loud, get sentimental, work too much and sleep too little.

Meet the FamBam

This is my family. Moving clockwise: Guy, Harper, Sadie, and Scout. They are crazy and awesome .

My husband is so supportive of my unmistakable need to be creative in nearly every aspect of my life.

I wasn't sure I was supposed to be a mom until Harper was born and then I knew it was going to be the biggest adventure of my life. She proves me right daily.

And the dogs are truly knuckleheads. Their terrier spirit makes them loyal to a fault and a little stubborn.

Addicted

'Nuff said.

I'm a Stress Baker

When everything seems like too much I make cookies so if something terrible happens I won't be able to do anything useful but I will feed you.

My favorite recipes include my grandmother's kuchen, Toll House chocolate chip cookies, and strawberry ricotta scones.

Sushi is my favorite food.

I didn't try it until I was in college and now I try to eat it on every possible occasion.

If you really want to make me happy, give me anything with salmon, eel, or tuna.

Netflix

We don't have cable and we haven't for 5 years so Netflix is our entertainment saving grace.