I’m Heather
Welcome to Farmgirl Gourmet! I started FG in 2006 as a way to share my love of cooking with a little farm antics mixed in. My recipes are easy everyday family favorites.
Where it all started
In 2003 I bought 20 acres in Eastern Washington state with a really old farmhouse (built 1883) and a whole lot of farmgirl ambitions. Everyone wanted updates on the city girl turned farm girl and what better way to share the craziness than a blog? So in 2006 I started this website to share what was happening on the farm and my latest recipe concoction. By 2010, I had sold the farm and moved into town so my kids be closer to school and friends, and creating deliciousness for FG was my full time job! I had the honor of being in the Top 100 Food Blogs in the US in 2011 and that still shocks and amazes me.
Why’d the Recipes Stop Coming?
In 2013 I co-founded Spiceology
I took a major hiatus from Farmgirl Gourmet in 2013 when I joined Chef Pete Taylor to create a spice company that would disrupt the stale industry. We built an incredible brand that is still forging the spice road today.
I am one proud Mama Spice (my cherished nickname) of the team that not only helped us get it off the ground, but of the team who drives the rocketship today. It’s been one crazy ride. Check out Spiceology below.
Farmgirl Gourmet sat dormant for almost 10 years! I say almost because occasionally I’d try to add a recipe but they were few and far between. I never wanted to get rid of the website because not only is it a great repository of recipes my family and me love, but you all would’ve been angry if I got rid of the Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe! I mean it is the number one recipe….STILL, on Farmgirl Gourmet. Thanks to all who keep coming back and making it over and over again.
What’s next?
Well, I’ve done some soul searching and think it’s time to get my gourmet hat back on and get to doing what I’m great at…making delicious recipes my readers love. If you’re still here, thank you. If you’re new, welcome! Make sure you follow me on all of the socials so you don’t miss a thing.
Disclosure to Farmgirl Gourmet Readers
I am sometimes compensated to work with brands and companies and am often involved in various other food related projects. All opinions shared on Farmgirl Gourmet are my own unless otherwise stated.
All images © Heather Scholten and cannot be used without permission. If you would like to feature my photos or text on your blog or website, please contact me first to ask for permission and inquire about licensing rates.