Hi, I'm Andi - a home cook, recipe developer, and founder of AndiAnne.com based in Alberta, Canada.
I specialize in easy weeknight dinners, one-pot meals, and family-friendly recipes designed for busy households.
Since launching the site in 2020, I've developed and tested over 650 family-friendly recipes and built a community that reaches more than 500,000 monthly readers. I am the primary recipe developer and content creator behind all content on AndiAnne.com.
My recipes have been featured in national publications including Parade, AOL, BuzzFeed, and other lifestyle and parenting outlets.
I'm a mom, lifelong thrifter, and creative entrepreneur who believes in steady progress and grace in the messy parts of life.
I started AndiAnne because dinner felt like just another chore at the end of a long day. I wanted to cook real food for my family without overcomplicating it - without perfection, pressure, or hours in the kitchen.
So I began creating practical, reliable meals that worked on busy weeknights - even on the nights when cereal totally counts as dinner.
Today, I share approachable recipes and realistic systems for women who are exhausted but still want to feed their families well. You'll find 30-minute dinners, one-pan meals, comfort food classics, and real-food basics - all created to help you feel confident in your own kitchen.
If you'd like to learn more about the mission and philosophy behind the brand, you can read the full story on the AndiAnne page.
My Recipe Development & Testing Process
Every recipe on AndiAnne.com is developed and tested in my own home kitchen. I cook each recipe multiple times, photograph the steps, and refine the instructions to ensure clear measurements and reliable results. My goal is to create practical, beginner-friendly meals that busy families can trust.
My Journey
When I became a mom, I realized I wanted to feel confident putting real meals on the table. I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in New York, studying online while raising my daughter. That experience reshaped how I approached food - focusing on simple ingredients, balanced meals, and practical cooking habits that fit real life.
What I Believe
- Real food, most of the time. I cook from scratch about 80% of the time - the rest I call "grace meals," which we all need.
- Shortcuts are smart. Store-bought sauce? Rotisserie chicken? That's real life.
- Perfection isn't required. Dinner doesn't have to look fancy to be meaningful - sliced carrots beside roasted chicken count.
- Home cooking is powerful. One homemade meal can change the tone of an entire day.
These beliefs guide every recipe I share. My goal isn't to make you a chef - it's to help you feel confident and capable in your own kitchen.
My Story: From Handmade Bags to Healthy Meals
Before launching AndiAnne, I ran a handmade leather bag business for six years. That experience taught me how to build a brand, connect with an audience, and create clear, visual instructions - skills I now apply to recipe development and food photography.
I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the Alberta University of the Arts, which shaped my visual storytelling and step-by-step teaching style.
In 2020, I launched AndiAnne.com to share the recipes and practical systems that helped simplify weeknight cooking for my family - and now help thousands of families do the same.
My Kitchen Personality
- My kitchen is filled with thrifted finds, secondhand dishes, and vintage cookbooks.
- I'm severely allergic to nuts, so I use sunbutter instead of peanut butter in many of my recipes.
- I love one-pan dinners, slow cooker meals, and anything that saves dishes - because dinner should feel simple, not stressful.
Fun Facts About Me:
- I'm a homebody who loves cozy family nights with my husband, daughter, and our Bernedoodle, Panda.
- I love thrifting - most of my kitchen gear is secondhand.
- Our house runs on vinyl records - Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and 1960s Cher are always playing.
Thanks for Being Here
I created this space for women like you - tired, busy, and doing your best.
If you've ever looked at the clock, realized it's already 5:00 p.m., and wondered what to make - you're not alone.
So if dinner has ever felt like just another thing on your list, take a deep breath - you're in the right place.
Let's bring back calm, comfort, and connection to dinner - one real, imperfect meal at a time.
Andi
Professional Snapshot
- Founder & Recipe Developer at AndiAnne
- 500,000+ monthly readers
- 30,000+ email subscribers
- Graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), New York
- Member of Mediavine network
- 10+ years of creative entrepreneurship & brand storytelling
- Based in Alberta, Canada
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