Welcome to Mash Crave
About Mash Crave
Mash Crave has been your dedicated spot for deeply satisfying, crave-worthy comfort food recipes since 2018. We operate on a simple principle: when a craving hits, you deserve a recipe that is guaranteed to deliver on flavor, texture, and pure culinary happiness.
With over 10,000+ monthly visitors, Mash Crave is where food lovers come to find those tried-and-true classics—from rich, cheesy bakes to decadent desserts—that instantly soothe the soul. Whether you’re looking to recreate a childhood favorite or discover your next comfort obsession, my mission is to make indulgent cooking reliable, fun, and utterly worth the effort.
Meet the Founder: Carrie D. Hoeft
| Role | Details |
| Title | Founder, Comfort Food Connoisseur, Recipe Developer & Tester |
| Location | California, USA |
| Expertise | Classic American comfort food, international hearty dishes, rigorous recipe testing, mastering rich flavors, food photography focused on indulgence. |
My Story & Expertise
I’m Carrie D. Hoeft, the chief comfort food developer, dedicated taste-tester, and photographer behind every satisfying recipe on Mash Crave. I’m based in California, where my kitchen is perpetually smelling of slow-cooked sauces and melting cheese.
Mash Crave was born in 2018 out of my lifelong habit of hunting down—and perfecting—recipes for the food I just couldn’t stop thinking about. I started this blog with one goal: to create the ultimate, trustworthy index for every kind of food craving, prioritizing satisfaction above all else.
My expertise is rooted in flavor, precision, and indulgence.
My Dedication to Quality:
I take pride in my commitment to rigorous recipe testing, ensuring that when a serious craving strikes, your recipe won’t fail you. Before any recipe is published, you can be confident that I have already:
- Tested for Maximum Crave-Factor: Each dish is refined multiple times to achieve the perfect balance of richness, texture, and flavor that truly satisfies.
- Focused on Reliability: I break down complex comfort meals into clear, easy-to-follow steps, ensuring even ambitious projects are approachable.
- Mastered the Fundamentals: I provide the essential “whys” and “how-tos” needed to master techniques like creating the perfect roux, achieving tender meat, or getting that ultimate golden-brown crust.
This commitment to both indulgent flavor and flawless execution is why Mash Crave is the trusted source for truly satisfying comfort food.
My Journey to Mash Crave
After years spent experimenting with global comfort dishes and perfecting timeless American classics, I launched Mash Crave to share my obsession with quality, soul-soothing food. I wanted to create a welcoming, judgement-free zone for anyone who loves rich, hearty cooking.
Since launching, I have personally:
- Developed, tested, and photographed hundreds of tried-and-true comfort food recipes.
- Built a passionate community that celebrates the joy of indulgence and homemade meals.
- Committed myself to providing content that is honest, reliable, and deeply gratifying.
I hope every recipe you find here satisfies your deepest food craving!
Connect & Join Our Community
Whether you’re looking for the ultimate mac and cheese or the coziest soup, you’re in good company here. Our community is focused on sharing, cooking, and celebrating the wonderful tradition of comfort food.
Follow Our Channels:
- Pinterest — Your source for irresistible comfort food visuals and indulgent baking ideas.
- Instagram — See behind-the-scenes cooking, satisfying recipe hacks, and daily food inspiration.
- Facebook — Stay updated with new recipes and connect with our passionate community of home cooks.
- Twitter — Catch quick links and my latest thoughts on food and cooking.
Submissions & Contact:
If you have a collaboration inquiry, a media request, or a simple recipe question, please reach out directly.
📩 Email: info@mashcrave.com
Thank you for being here. Let’s get cooking!
