Founder of Sailor Bailey | Recipe Developer | Food Photographer
Bailey Rhatigan
Title: Founder and recipe creator behind, Sailor Bailey
Location: Denver, CO
Education: beyond my kitchen I have a Bachelor’s degree in business and I minored in holistic health and wellness. Eating healthy has always been a priority since I was young.
I’m Bailey Rhatigan, the creator behind Sailor Bailey, a food and lifestyle brand built around approachable recipes, healthy comfort food, and real-life balance. Through my blog, photography, and soon-to-be-released cookbook, I’ve made it my mission to help home cooks feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen, no matter where they’re starting from.
Cooking has always been a part of ny story, but it didn’t start with fancy ingredients or chef training. Like many people, I learned from doing. There was lot’s of experimenting, messing up, and learning to enjoy the process. I believe cooking should feel fun and freeing, not intimidating or complicated. My recipes are designed to fit into real life: quick, nourishing, and full of flavor, whether you’re feeding a family, meal prepping for the week, or just trying to make something good after a long day.
My Story
My love of food started in the most relatable way. It was at home, watching my mom cook after a busy workday, music playing in the background, dinner coming together with ease and joy. That feeling stuck with me.
In my early twenties, I began working in a health food store, where I learned how deeply food impacts the way we feel. I started making small changes, adding more plants to my meals, and reimagining my favorite comfort foods in ways that supported a balanced lifestyle. Over time, cooking became more than a habit, it became my creative outlet and my way to connect with others.
Expertise: Today, I’m proud to share that passion through Sailor Bailey, where thousands of readers come for flexible, family-friendly meals that make healthy eating both delicious and doable. I have been cooking for over 30 years and have been testing recipes for 15 years. I have one cookbook out and another one on its way SOON!
Beyond the Blog
When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll find me outdoors hiking and exploring Colorado with my dogs.
Over the years, I’ve grown Sailor Bailey into a trusted destination for accessible, health-minded cooking. I’ve has the opportunity to collaborate with national food brands, lead creative partnerships, and build a community that celebrates cooking for joy, not perfection!
My upcoming cookbook, The Confident Kitchen, expands on that mission with flavor packed recipes designed to help readers find east, confidence, and fun in everyday cooking.
Whether you’re here for inspiration, a viral recipes, or just to connect over good food, welcome! I’m so happy you stopped by.