Rachel is a, mom, wife, photographer, boot-wearer, a fan of spicy foods, chips and salsa, belly-laughs, and hugs. When not in the kitchen, or hanging out with friends and neighbors, Rachel can be found working in the library at the High School, photographing various sporting events at the High School, photographing families and seniors, getting inspiration for recipes from restaurant menus, farmers markets, and Granny’s recipe cards. The view through her camera lens inspires her to capture and create memories each and every day.
Rachel is the publisher of A Southern Fairytale, a food blog and journal of her ever after, Southern-style with her Harley ridin’, DIY handy-man husband, and their two 8th generation Texan children. Since the inception of A Southern Fairytale in 2007, Rachel’s ability to tell stories through words, photos, and food has earned her both a large and loyal online audience and long-term relationships as both Blog Ambassador and Recipe Developer with major food brands including Zatarain’s, Bush’s Beans, Carnival Cruise Lines, Pillsbury, California Avocado Commission, and Minute Maid. Rachel has been a featured speaker at BlogHer Food, Mom 2.0, BlissDom, Thrive Blog Conference, and Blog Elevated conferences; and has been brought in by companies, local restaurants, and groups to lead photography classes and speak about photography, both DSLR, and with phones, and styling.
2012
2018
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2025
The Cast of Characters
The Dad, Nathan: A true blue Texas boy. My Prince Charming, He inspires me daily with his passion for serving others, spreading joy, and living life to the fullest.
2018
2020
The Daughter, Princess aka Liv: 21 years old. She is kind, loving, dramatic, sweet, and dynamic. She arrived into this world with a ‘Here I Am, The Party May Begin Now’ attitude and hasn’t stopped since. She comes with a disclaimer: “All thoughts and comments expressed by this child are not necessarily those of the parents” She astonishes, astounds and amazes us daily. She is a blessing, a treasure, and an incredibly wonderful person. Liv is a senior in College, competitive cheer coach, an artist, and in love with theater and musicals.
2016
2020
The Son, Monkey aka Noah: 19 years old and a Freshman in College and a Committed D1 Decathlete.
2016
2020
I write about food, family, photography, relationships, parenting, recipes, and cooking.
In addition to being the author of this blog (you can find out more about Rachel professionally here):
