Erin Gierhart
Founder of State of Dinner | Recipe Developer | Food Photographer
Erin Gierhart is the recipe creator, photographer, and CEO behind State of Dinner, where she shares comforting, nostalgic recipes made simple for today’s busy families.
With decades of experience in both the food industry and the home kitchen, Erin brings a blend of professional expertise and approachable warmth to everything she creates.
Background
- Before launching State of Dinner, Erin spent over 15 years as a District Manager for Starbucks and later oversaw U.S. franchise operations for the Canadian-based restaurant brand Freshii.
- She was also a certified Food Safety Administrator and taught food safety courses to culinary professionals.
- Her background in operations, training, and recipe testing ensures every recipe on State of Dinner is consistent, creative, and thoroughly tested.
Expertise
Erin specializes in elevated comfort food that’s rooted in tradition and refined for modern life. She develops recipes with nostalgic flavors, quality ingredients, and time-saving techniques for home cooks who want meals that feel special without the stress.
Her recipes have been featured by Fox News, MSN, The Pioneer Woman, and Money Inc., earning loyal readers who trust her for reliable recipes with real flavor and heart.
Inspiration and Focus
Erin’s love for food runs deep. Growing up around home-cooked meals, she learned early that food is about connection as much as nourishment.
Even during her years of constant travel in the corporate world, family dinners stayed sacred. Those moments inspired her to create recipes that make home-cooked meals possible, even on the busiest days.
That balance of comfort and convenience continues to guide everything she shares today.
"Food is my love language. It makes me ridiculously happy when someone enjoys my recipes!"
-Erin
Fun Facts
- Erin drinks her coffee bold and black and rarely starts a morning without it.
- She loves Tex-Mex dinners and cozy comfort food that brings people together.
- She tests every recipe multiple times until it’s foolproof. Perfectionist? Maybe a little.
- Restaurants are the first thing she plans when she goes on vacation.
- Her happy place is a quiet evening at home, sharing dessert with her family.
Connect with Erin
You can find Erin sharing recipes and behind-the-scenes moments on
Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube
