About Annie
Annie Witkamp
My name is Annie and I have a passion for food. I’ve lived near Minneapolis, with my awesome, oddball husband since August of 2008. We’re both originally from small towns near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Aside from the foodie status, we are passionate about refinishing furniture in the evenings and over weekends. We create one of a kind (often painted, antique dressers) pieces for our customers. You can find us at our other blog,the Wits, dedicated to documenting our projects and decor insight. But anywho….
For some time now I have tried and tweaked recipes to relieve the stress of every day life. After attempting to settle into a career I did not enjoy, I realized that food is not only a passion but something that I could share, learn more about and make my life’s work. Not an expert and my degree is not related to food, I am just a person that loves home cookery and wishes to improve and share my culinary repertoire. Welcome!
I love food as much as the next gourmande. This website is an outlet for us all-somewhere that I would like you to come and vent about your life, share your funny stories and definitely try the recipes.
Do share your mishaps, thoughts, suggestions, recipes and tales. I will relate (or try to) and chuckle along with you and understand how big of a jerk your boss is or how the world makes you think you’re taking crazy pills.
*If you’d like to use my material, please contact me for permission.
Finally got around to checking out the site. Great pics and even better humor. I’ll definitely be a fan.
Thank you, Judy!
so, I stumbled across you a couple days in search of finding curried a egg salad recipe. (my favorite coffee shop down here in mankato serves it often….but not often enough, lol)
THEN I see your post about Blue Max (our favorite liquor store)….and then read the “about annie” section and see you’re from Ft. Wayne originally. While I’m not from there (I’m originally from Chicago), a good friend of mine lives there and I used to work for a magazine based not too far from Ft. Wayne (in the middle of Amish Country).
It’s nice to see someone who shares a passion for food and beer like I do.
Speaking of beer, I’m sure you know, BUT if you don’t…check out The Muddy Pig in St. Paul (on selby and dale)…awesome selection, and great pub grub!
chelsea
That is so cool! I’m glad you mentioned the Muddy Pig because we’re having relatives visit in July and need some ideas for pubs and the like. Thanks!
I’m glad you mention about real life happening in between the food …. I have a food blog separate from my regular blog…but, don’t update it too regularly….for that very reason. I now find myself putting food pics on what I call my regular blog…. pretty soon I will not bother linking to the food blog at all…it’ll all be one…just like life….lol……
Im so glad I came across your site. I love your recipes and photos! I look forward to reading more from you (“,)
Thanks, Alisa!
Hi Annie,
Your blog is refreshing. Great food, realistic cooking, true life stories. Fabulous! Exactly what I’m aiming for in my own blog. I look forward to following your adventures in the kitchen and around town!
Thank you, Trixie! My day has been made twice now and I am bookmarking your site. (You should see the humongous smile on my face.)
Hello!
I am reading through some and that picture of you and your Grandpa just touched my heart – reminded me of one of me and mine. Looking forward to reading more!
I am new to your blog and happy I found you
- Butter
Thanks, Butter! (I can’t tell you how many times I say that in a week.) I’m so happy you told me, it makes me smile. Cheers!
Hey Annie!
Your blog is awesome, whoever does your photos has talent, I don’t think I even need to mention the food. Im 22 yrs old and have a girlfriend whom i always cook for, i love cooking, but I have been getting bored after 4 years of making the same 20 or so meals. You’ve opened my eyes to some whole new ideas! Thanks for the recipes… good luck in the future with everything you do
cheers
Benjamin
You sound like such a supportive, sweet boyfriend! I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as my husband and I have. That’s so kind of you to say, Ben! I am the photographer around here and flattered. Keep in touch!
I have a serious crush on you! Could your blog (photos, recipes, writing, intersts) be more perfect?! My stomache is growling and I’m searching ebay for killer pieces for our house. Thank you for all of your awesome work!
Thanks, Melissa! I love hearing from people who flock together with me in terms of life choices and styles. Hope you keep in contact!