Rachel Simmons
Former ER Nurse turned Culinary Health Expert
Life has a beautiful way of bringing us back to what truly matters. As a former emergency room nurse for 15 years, I spent my days helping others through their most challenging moments. The stress and long hours were part of my daily routine, but it was in my kitchen where I found my sanctuary.
My journey into the culinary world wasn’t planned. After a particularly difficult shift in 2010, I found myself stress-baking at 3 AM. What started as a coping mechanism soon became my passion. I discovered that the same precision and care I gave to my patients translated perfectly into creating recipes that heal both body and soul.
The transition from medicine to food wasn’t easy. At 42, many thought I was crazy to leave a stable career. But I knew that healing comes in many forms. Today, my kitchen is my new emergency room – a place where I create healthy, nourishing recipes that support wellness and bring joy. My medical background influences every recipe I develop, combining nutritional science with the comfort of home cooking.
Cooking with Rachel is more than just a recipe website. It’s a place where science meets tradition, where healing meets comfort, and where every meal is crafted with the same care I once gave my patients. Here, you’ll find recipes that nourish, stories that inspire, and a community that understands the profound connection between food and wellbeing.
Join me as I share not just recipes, but the science behind them, the healing properties of ingredients, and the joy of creating meals that care for both body and soul. Because sometimes, the best medicine is a home-cooked meal shared with loved ones.
With care,
Rachel Simmons