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October 14, 2025 53 mins
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=en Follow 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/cookbook Visit 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 on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney’s organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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