Welcome to Simply LaKita!
Hey there, I'm LaKita Anderson, and I'm so glad you stopped by! Simply LaKita is your go-to source for modern comfort food-approachable, flavorful recipes inspired by Southern roots, classic family traditions, and a love for great food.
A Little About Me
- Food & Cooking Background: Raised in the South, I grew up baking alongside my grandmother, learning family recipes, and mastering the art of cooking from scratch. My love for food started in childhood and grew into a lifelong passion.
- Recipe Development Expertise: I've been developing, testing, and refining recipes for over 10 years, ensuring they are simple, approachable, and packed with flavor.
- Food Photography & Content Creation: My photography style highlights real, home-cooked food with high-quality step-by-step visuals to guide you through every recipe.
- Industry Recognition & Brand Collaborations: I've partnered with major food brands for sponsored content, recipe development, and food photography, establishing Simply LaKita as a trusted resource in the online food space.
Why Trust Simply LaKita?
With over a decade of experience in recipe development, food photography, and blogging, I've tested and perfected hundreds of recipes to help home cooks make delicious, foolproof meals without the stress.
What You'll Find Here
Simply LaKita is all about modern comfort food-the kind of meals that feel nostalgic but with a fresh, simplified twist.
- Tried-and-true family recipes passed down through generations.
- Easy, flavorful meals that don't require tons of ingredients or time.
- Classic Southern favorites reimagined for today's busy home cooks.
- Step-by-step photos to make cooking easy and foolproof.
From Crispy Fried Chicken and Cornbread Dressing to No-Bake Chocolate Delight and Quick Skillet Dinners, my goal is to help you create delicious, home-cooked meals with confidence.
Meet the Team
Simply LaKita has grown into a family-run business, and I couldn't do it alone! My son, Michael is now the Operations Manager for Simply LaKita, he helps to oversee the behind-the-scenes details to keep everything running smoothly.
Together, we continue to grow and expand Simply LaKita while keeping the same commitment to high-quality recipes and authentic storytelling.
Want to Work Together?
I collaborate with brands on sponsored content, recipe development, food photography, and brand partnerships. If you'd like to connect, email LaKita at lakita@simplylakita.com for inquiries. A media kit is available upon request.
More About Simply LaKita
- Over 10 years of experience in food blogging, recipe development, and photography.
- Hundreds of tested, high-quality recipes with step-by-step photos.
- New content published weekly.
- Primary photography tools: Canon EOS 6D, 50mm 1.8 and 100mm 2.8 lenses, edited in Lightroom & Photoshop.
- Guest posts? Not at this time!
Short Bio for Partnerships
LaKita Anderson is a self-taught home cook, baker, and content creator behind Simply LaKita, a food blog dedicated to modern comfort food with a fresh twist. With over 10 years of experience in recipe development and food photography, Simply LaKita has grown into a trusted source for approachable, flavor-packed recipes designed for today's home cooks. Now a family-run business, LaKita, and her son continue to inspire home cooks with high-quality recipes, expert-tested techniques, and stunning food photography.