My journey began more than 20 years ago when I launched ANNA Magazine from my home kitchen into a recognizable media brand marrying story-telling and recipes with beautiful food photography and design.

My recipes are simple and delicious, using real ingredients encouraging real food (whole ingredients) and eliminating toxic ingredients.

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With a background in food magazine publishing, Mari established her voice as a storyteller and her expertise in connecting food with people through compelling ideas, recipes, and brand identity.

Since then, she has worked across the full spectrum of food marketing — from brand strategy and culinary innovation to creative direction, copywriting, email marketing, and digital campaigns. A recipe developer, email marketing expert, video producer, and storyteller, Mari brings a distinctive blend of creativity and strategy to every project.

As a Squarespace and Shopify Partner, Mari builds e-commerce platforms that combine functionality with beautiful design, helping food brands grow their online presence and sales. She has partnered with premium retailers and innovators to launch products, shape brand identities, and design campaigns that drive measurable growth.

At Toronto’s Summerhill Market, Mari applies her refined palate and meticulous quality control to the development of premium prepared meals for a discerning clientele, ensuring each product meets the highest standards. In tandem, she leads creative campaigns that merge in-store storytelling with digital engagement.

Known for her positivity, curiosity, and commitment to excellence, Mari thrives on collaboration and challenge. Whether developing recipes, producing video content, or directing brand campaigns, her goal remains constant: to help food brands stand out, scale up, and succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.