Rachel Farnsworth of The Stay at Home Chef on Cooking, Life and Motherhood (part 2)

Episode 15: Rachel Farnsworth — The Stay at Home Chef

In this episode of MomsWork, I’m joined by someone so many home cooks already know and trust: Rachel Farnsworth, creator of The Stay at Home Chef. Rachel is a mom, cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind one of the most popular and approachable recipe platforms on the internet, reaching millions of families every month.

Rachel and I talk honestly about motherhood, work, health, and what it really looks like to build a massive brand while raising a family. From weeknight dinner shortcuts to behind-the-scenes truths about content creation, this conversation feels like catching up with a friend in the kitchen — practical, encouraging, and refreshingly real.

In this episode, we talk about:

Rachel’s journey to becoming The Stay at Home Chef and how the platform came to be

How she balances work and family when everything feels important

The values motherhood has brought into her work

Navigating health challenges while continuing to show up for work and family

What it was like realizing her brand was becoming “something big”

Managing a growing business with small children at home

Simple ways to make home cooking easier and less stressful

Encouragement for parents who feel like they’re “not good cooks”

Go-to weeknight meals her family asks for again and again

Three recipes every busy parent should always have ready

A peek inside The Stay at Home Chef studio and content process

The most rewarding and most challenging parts of running such a large platform

What’s next for Rachel and The Stay at Home Chef

Rapid-Fire Fun:

We wrap things up with some lighthearted rapid-fire questions, including favorite comfort foods, food trends, dream dinner guests, bucket-list items, and more.

This episode is full of encouragement for parents who want to feed their families well without burning out — and for anyone balancing big dreams with everyday life.

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