Welcome to Milk Glass Home & Kitchen!
I started Milk Glass Home because I wanted a kitchen that felt like my grandma could walk in at any moment.
A place where I could grow what I could, preserve the harvest, and bake from scratch through the seasons, even in a simple suburban backyard.
I didn’t want to just open another package. I wanted a kitchen that let me be hands-on, fully present, and connected to nature.
If you’re looking for a kitchen that feels handmade, rooted in the seasons, and centered around real food, you’re in exactly the right place.
What you’ll find here
- From-scratch baking recipes: Delicious, beginner-friendly bakes made with seasonal flavors, freshly milled flour, and timeless techniques.
- Simple, practical food preservation projects: Canning, freezing, dehydrating, infusing projects that make the most of each season’s harvest.
- A modern take on homestead living: No farm required, just curiosity, a kitchen, and a desire to make things yourself.
My goal? To help you create a seasonal, handmade kitchen that keeps you present and hands-on, sparks your creativity, and centers the natural world and the changing seasons in your everyday life.
Who is Rachael?
My roots run deep in Wisconsin farm country, but my journey has taken me from military family life to moving across states, starting a garden in a tiny suburban yard, and finally turning that kitchen ambition into a full-time blog.
Growing up, I spent summer days with my grandparents listening to stories, wandering farmstands, and trawling flea markets. Those memories taught me to value tradition, craftsmanship, and the joy of making something from scratch.
In 2013 I planted my first backyard garden — a patch of strawberries and beets — and everything changed. My little suburban plot became a place of connection, purpose, and creativity.
From there, I worked at farmers markets, started working with local farmers, began canning my own food, raised chickens and turkeys, and eventually this blog was born.
Today I’m a home baker, gardener, preservation enthusiast, and professional food-blogger who believes you don’t need acres to slow down, you just need a little courage and a willingness to figure it out.
Connect with Rachael
Rachael is a jill-of-all-trades (master of some). She loves running websites and working on blogs and is a full-time professional blogger.
In addition to Milk Glass Home, she also runs:
- Freshly Milled Grains – A blog exclusively about working with fresh flour
- Seasonal Slow Living – A blog and podcast focused on shifting to a slower, seasonal way of living
What types of recipes do you post?
As a former teacher, I love breaking complex processes into simple steps that make it easy to learn new skills. My goal is to help beginners feel confident, even if they’ve never canned a jar, milled flour, or worked with sourdough.
You’ll find recipes made with:
- freshly milled flour
- natural yeast (yes, I’m a sourdough nerd)
- garden produce and farmers market finds
- everyday pantry staples
You’ll never find canned cream-of-anything soup or overly processed shortcuts. I believe homemade is best for so many reasons!
I also love exploring food preservation in all its forms, and even making homemade extracts and homemade pantry staples.
Why is this blog called Milk Glass Home?
I grew up as a military brat, but have always had deep roots in Wisconsin. Every summer, I would visit “home” and spend time with my grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, siblings, and more.
I spent a lot of time visiting people, driving around farm country listening to stories about the old days from my grandpa, and shuffling through antique stores, farm stands, and flea markets.
These days, the milk glass symbolizes this connection to the past and alternative ways of finding things.
It reminds us all of this slower, more old-fashioned way of living that just feels right.
Fun Facts about Rachael
- I was born in Scotland as an American citizen but only lived there until I was 9 months old.
- After moving and traveling so much in my childhood, I really can’t stand moving and don’t enjoy flying anymore. I’d rather be home (or in the woods).
- I went to high school on an American military base in England and graduated in a cathedral.
- As a child, I was an avid reader and would routinely bring home a mountain of books from the library. I still have a thing for used bookstores and absolutely love learning.
- I have a deep, deep love of antiques, specifically kitchen equipment. I collect stoneware mixing bowls, crocks, and a variety of tools and equipment.
- I was a teacher for 3 years and consider this blog a way to continue that tradition in a way that feels a bit less stressful.
- I’m married and have a mini Labradoodle named Rosie and a rescue cat named Hillybilly Potatoleaf (“Billy” for short).
- I am sensitive to fragrance, so we are a completely fragrance-free household.
Press
Milk Glass Home has been highlighted on a variety of other blogs and websites! Here are some of those features:
Willow and Sage Magazine: Summer, Fall, and Winter 2025 issues
Redfin: 16 Expert-Approved Earth Day Tips for Going Green at Home
Homes & Gardens: How to save money at home – 20 expert ways to cut bills in 2022
Sustainable Minimalists: Desperation Dinners
Dr. John La Puma: Anxiety and Nature As Experienced by Content Creators
Pretty Progressive: Best Environmentally Friendly Presents For Your Loved Ones
Where the magic happens
More often than not, you’ll find me tinkering in the kitchen working on a recipe, feeding our sourdough starter, cleaning up thrifted antiques, or even starting seeds.
Where you can find me!
When I’m not in the kitchen, I’m in the garden or heading to the farmstand. I share my projects, favorite products, and more on Instagram.
Let’s be on this Journey together!
Life is best lived with others. I’d love to share my recipes and posts with you through my email list.
I’ll send you a free gift to help you jumpstart your from scratch lifestyle, too.