Welcome to the Collaboration Page!
If you are seeking a highly credible, authentic, and indulgent platform to showcase your brand, premium ingredients, or essential cooking equipment to an audience driven by serious food cravings, Mash Crave is your perfect partner.
We specialize in connecting passionate home cooks with products that guarantee maximum flavor and ultimate culinary satisfaction.
About the Mash Crave Audience
My readers are dedicated food lovers who treat cooking as both a passion and a comfort activity. They are actively searching for high-quality ingredients and tools that stand up to the rigor of classic, rich comfort food recipes.
Audience Snapshot:
- Traffic Volume: Over 10,000+ monthly visitors with consistent organic growth, largely driven by searches for “ultimate [classic dish],” “best comfort food,” and “hearty recipes.”
- Key Demographics: Primarily experienced home cooks, bakers, and entertainers (Adults, aged 30–65) who prioritize high-quality, flavorful results and are willing to invest in premium ingredients and lasting cookware.
- High Purchase Intent: Readers frequently search for products related to:
- Specialty cheeses, high-quality meats, and unique spice blends
- Cast iron cookware, heavy-duty baking dishes, and slow-cook appliances
- Kitchen tools designed for serious baking (stand mixers, quality knives)
- Gourmet food and subscription boxes focused on indulgence
- Visual Engagement: Our rich, satisfying food photography excels at driving saves and clicks on Pinterest and Instagram.
This demographic is ideal for brands specializing in gourmet ingredients, high-end cookware, quality appliances, and specialty food products.
Why Partner with Carrie D. Hoeft?
When you work with Carrie D. Hoeft and Mash Crave, you gain access to a Comfort Food Connoisseur platform built on rigorous testing, rich flavors, and absolute reliability.
- Guaranteed Reliability: As the dedicated Recipe Tester, I put products through intense use (e.g., slow cooking, high-heat baking) to ensure they perform flawlessly in complex comfort food recipes, lending immediate authority to your brand.
- Focus on Indulgence: I create deep, rich photography and content that perfectly captures the “crave-worthy” nature of your product, making it visually irresistible to our audience.
- Trusted Endorsement: My voice is honest and highly trusted. I integrate products seamlessly into classic recipes, positioning them as the essential element for achieving that perfect comfort food result.
- Expert Integration: Your product will be woven into comprehensive recipes that include techniques and tips, associating your brand with high-level culinary expertise.
Collaboration Formats
I am open to crafting a campaign that highlights how your product elevates the flavor and satisfaction of classic comfort food.
| Format | Focus & Benefit |
| Sponsored Recipe Development | I develop a new, deeply satisfying comfort food recipe (e.g., a decadent dessert or rich main course) featuring your ingredient or specialized equipment. Includes detailed instructions, technique tips, and crave-worthy photography. (Ideal for premium ingredients and appliances.) |
| Cookware & Appliance Review | In-depth review focusing on the durability, performance, and heat retention of your cookware (e.g., Dutch ovens, baking sheets) using intense comfort food tests. |
| Ingredient Spotlight | Content focused on why your specific ingredient (e.g., a unique cheese, spice, or oil) is the only way to achieve the ultimate flavor in a classic dish. |
| Social Media Video Campaigns | Dedicated, engaging video content on Instagram Reels or TikTok showcasing the satisfying cooking process and rich final result using your product. |
| Giveaways & Contests | Host giveaways to drive excitement and reward the community with a high-quality product essential for comfort cooking. |
Pricing & Investment
My pricing reflects the expertise invested in meticulous recipe testing (the core of comfort food), professional photography, and strategic content placement for long-term organic visibility.
- Sponsored Blog Post (Full Recipe Development): From $275 – $550 (depending on testing time and complexity of the dish).
- Dedicated Social Video (Reel/TikTok): From $200 – $350.
- Cookware/Appliance Review & Tutorial: From $300.
- Comprehensive Campaign Bundle (Recipe + Video + Social Shares): Custom pricing.
Note: Discounts are available for long-term retainers (3+ months) or focused seasonal campaigns (e.g., Winter Comfort Series).
Submissions & Contact
I am excited to partner with brands that share my commitment to quality, flavor, and creating deeply satisfying food experiences. If your product is the key to unlocking the next great craving, please reach out!
To request a media kit or pitch a collaboration idea:
📩 Email: info@mashcrave.com
Let’s collaborate to satisfy the crave!
