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 eating conditions like diabetes and celiac disease, we realized that finding simple, healthy, and affordable food was a genuine struggle.

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.

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.

Join us as we continue to gather, cook, and nourish ourselves. We’re so excited to share our kitchen and our story with you.