Tahini & Food Entrepreneurship with Rachel Simons of Seed + Mill

Rachel Simons is the founder of Seed + Mill, a woman-owned company bringing the ancient ingredients of tahini and halva to modern kitchens. Inspired by her passion for food and community, Rachel transitioned from a successful legal career to the culinary world, where she now celebrates the beauty and versatility of sesame. Through Seed + Mill, she’s built a brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and creativity — sourcing the finest sesame seeds and crafting products that elevate both savory and sweet dishes.Rachel is also the author of SESAME, a cookbook that celebrates the flavor, history, and health benefits of this ancient seed through inspired, nourishing recipes.As Rachel beautifully puts it, “Cooking can be a meditative and creative process.”We discuss: Rachel Simons’ journey from a legal career to becoming a food entrepreneur. The cultural significance and rich history of tahini and halva. How sourcing high-quality sesame seeds impacts flavor, nutrition, and tradition. The challenges and rewards of building a food business centered on community and connection. Mindful cooking practices, from the health benefits of tahini to finding meditation in the kitchen.Follow Rachel Simons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commonelements/?hl=enFollow Seed+Mill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedandmill/?hl=en Get Sesame: Global Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Seed: https://www.seedandmill.com/products/cookbookVisit the Seed + Mill website: https://www.seedandmill.com/ where you can order tahini and halvah Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff onwww.StarseedKitchen.com Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with codeSTARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and@starseedkitchenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices