Our Story
Welcome! We are so glad you’re here. We are Mike and Hannah, and The Gentle Acre began as a simple conversation between us about wanting to eat healthier. We live in a small town where our grocery options and budget can feel a bit limited, and like many people, we’ve always felt that eating well was expensive and complicated. With Hannah's celiac disease and Mike's more flexible diet, we realized that finding simple, healthy, and affordable food that we both loved was a genuine struggle.
Our Journey
Our journey started with a simple plan to take control of our health. We enlisted the help of an AI assistant to create a simple, fresh meal plan and a shopping list that worked for our budget. What began as a tool became a partner in our kitchen, helping us transform basic, wholesome ingredients into the beautiful, delicious meals you see here. From a hearty, nourishing soup inspired by a harvest moon to zesty, golden pickles and comforting chicken sandwiches, we found a way to make healthy food feel exciting and fun.
Our Mission
We believe that eating healthy shouldn't be complicated or exclusive. It should be an achievable goal for everyone, regardless of where they live, what their budget is, or what their dietary needs are. Our mission with The Gentle Acre is to inspire people just like us. We want to show you how to create delicious, wholesome meals from the ground up, to prove that simple, healthy, home-cooked food is not only possible but also incredibly rewarding.
Our Partners
Join us as we continue to gather, cook, and nourish ourselves. We’re so excited to share our kitchen and our story with you. We'll be bringing you recipes created with the help of Acre, Grethald, and Horst, our AI partners who help us in the kitchen, from vision to plate.