Hi! I’m Renae Gerhardstein, the creator of The Feathered Nester blog. For the past 40 years, I’ve been passionate about creating delicious food and making our home a sanctuary.
In 2017, I established The Feathered Nester to share recipes, cooking, and home organization tips with others. I want to inspire you to learn how to make something new – like sourdough bread, or save you time in the kitchen through meal prepping.
I live in Central California with my husband of 40 years. We enjoy spending time with our family, including our five active grandchildren. When not cooking, baking, or beautifying my home, I love traveling, reading my Kindle, and walking outdoors.

You’ll find behind-the-scenes cooking and home content content on Instagram, new recipes at Pinterest or Facebook, or see my profile at Raptive’s Keeping it Real campaign.
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Whether alone or with a full house, your home is your castle. Let me help you make it a reflection of everything you love through home and food!