What people are saying.
“My family and I used Heirloom Collaborative for a family cookbook project and we couldn't happier. Rachel could not have been better to work with. She clearly communicated all aspects of the project and really helped us determine how to design the best product. Our family will cherish our cookbook for many years to come!”
—Daniel
“My husband, Stan, and I cannot recommend Heirloom Collaborative and Rachel highly enough. Rachel was very easy to work with. Her ideas and skill set greatly enhanced our family cookbook. The finished product, the Hamilton Family Recipes, is on its THIRD printing, caused by popular demand from friends and family. This is a wonderful way for us to pass on to future generations some of our favorite family foods and the memories associated with these special recipes. Thanks Rachel!”
—Roxanne
“Rachel did a beautiful job capturing my in-laws' most beloved and requested recipes in this book! She was an absolute joy to work with on this treasured project. Our favorite part of the cookbook (aside from the stunning food photos) was having the ability to include clips of the original grease-stained recipe cards from generations past, and also being able to involve the whole family by inviting them to write blurbs to express their emotions/memories around their favorite recipes. We gave these books as Christmas presents to my husbands' side of the family, and I know it is something each family will treasure forever. We even bought copies for our kiddos, and they will receive them when they are old enough to appreciate them. I am so grateful that my kids and future generations will forever have my in-laws' wonderful recipes at their fingertips. Thanks for this wonderful treasure, Rachel and Heirloom Collaborative! <3!”
—Alyssa E.
“It is one of my most treasured keepsakes!!! Her ability to tie together memories, emotions, tastes and smells through the detail of her pictures creates the most amazing family recipe book for generations to share!”
— Jodi
“Rachel- you captured everything in this treasured heirloom! It’s absolutely priceless! This gift is so full of vibrancy and tells the beautiful story of a life well lived! Not only is it a collaboration of our favorite recipes, but it’s a work of art that connects all of us to her. This book, with Nana’s beautiful picture, is proudly displayed on my kitchen counter, in the heart of all the action— exactly when she would be! Thankful for the constant reminder that she is always with us, and watching over us.”
— Amy
“We were so touched and overwhelmed with emotion when we saw the finished cookbook Rachel created. It was an effort that came from her heart and the result showed that. Not a detail was overlooked. This is a tribute to Nana that we will cherish forever and pass down to numerous generations.”
— Diane and Irwin
“The cookbook is beyond wonderful! I'm so thankful to have this family heirloom of my mother's recipes and looking forward to many new memories cooking with my children. The process and working with Rachel was the cherry on top. She is such a joy to be around and works as if the project were her own family's recipes.”
—Sarah
“Dementia took my grandmother out of the kitchen but the cookbook we created with Heirloom Collaborative keeps our favorite recipes a hand’s reach away. Our family cookbook has become not only something I cook with, but something I absolutely treasure. The photography, the handwritten recipes in print, the old family photographs- it’s a true family heirloom. Thank you Rachel.”
—Allie
“I worked with Rachel to create a very personal cookbook honoring and in memory of my late husband. She captured it perfectly and created a beautiful cookbook. She is a joy to work with, always caring, professional and available to answer questions and make important suggestions. She is a class act and I will forever be grateful to her for making my dream come true…. She really does ‘create with love’!”
—Mary
“It was so wonderful working with Rachel on a custom cookbook we gifted to our mom. She took the time to understand our ideas & collaborate to create a shared vision of what was truly a masterpiece of a final product. An absolute treasure. It's also a gift that keeps on giving, as other's have asked for their own copies of the cookbook after seeing it in our kitchens. It was so great working with Rachel & Heirloom Collaborative on this project, cannot thank her enough!”
—Evan
“Rachel created a stunning heirloom cookbook that captures my mother's greatest recipes with vivid photography and our family's narrative around each dish as well. Her books are beautiful, emotionally-stirring treasures that will be valued for generations. Not only is she talented, she's kind, organized and wonderful to work with. If you are thinking of creating your own Heirloom Collaborative cookbook, you absolutely should!!”
—Sam
“Rachel and Heirloom Collaborative worked diligently with my family to surprise our wife and mom with a wonderfully crafted and beautifully photographed collection of recipes from my wife’s portfolio. Rachel took the time to understand the direction we wanted to go, asked important questions and created a true work of art that my wife loved and will treasure. The work Rachel did was thorough, creative and demonstrated full appreciation of the food recipes we provided. I would eagerly encourage anyone looking to have a recipe book created to work with Rachel and Heirloom Collaborative. It will serve you well.”
—Henry
“We surprised my mom with a cookbook for her birthday and it was a prize! I’ve since given them as gifts to all of my girlfriends for their birthdays as they love Robin’s treats, so it’s been a fun way to get the best recipes in everyone’s hands. Thank you, Rachel!!”
—Lauren
“Not only was the final product amazing…the creation process was fun! Rachel was very patient as I worked with multiple family members to gather family recipes and photographs and she helped put into a keepsake that had everyone in tears (including my adult nephews)…this has already become the most used and beloved cookbook on our shelves and I can’t wait for my own kids to start using it. Thank you Heirloom Collective!”
—Alicia E.
“I received a book of my most treasured and beloved recipes for my birthday. I was SO surprised and LOVED seeing all the personal pics of my family and reading the personal blurbs about each recipe! So special and a real treasure! Rachel did a fantastic job, the pictures are fabulous, too! I’ve given this book to my immediate family and some extended. I love when people use the recipes. THANK U RACHEL!”
—Robin
"Rachel worked with our family to create a cookbook filled with recipes and memories from our beloved Grandma. The finished product is now a beautiful memory on all of our kitchen counters. Rachel was such a joy to work with and made the process so easy from start to finish!”
—Gabby