The pumpkin Fairy 2016
Hellooooo Fall! So excited for the crisp cold air, the gorgeous leaves and of course those beautiful pumpkins! (more…)
Hellooooo Fall! So excited for the crisp cold air, the gorgeous leaves and of course those beautiful pumpkins! (more…)
I’d have to say that I’ve had the best summer ever! Family and friends and so many good times were had, I am truly blessed! And although it’s GORGEOUS this…
Cold press coffee lovers- making your own is so easy, so cheap and soooooo good! This past summer I made a batch every single week and loved having it on hand for guests who also enjoyed a good cold coffee during the day. If you’ve never tried it, it has a very smooth taste and does not cost near what they charge at the coffee shops! (more…)
My Godson Nate fell in love with the girl of his dreams and I could not have been more thrilled! Of course I was going to make them a wedding quilt!… for my Godson…. and I became very nervous, it had to be some kind of amazing. (more…)
This chili is delicious year round, but come end of summer in Minnesota, adding fresh corn is beyond amazing! (more…)
These decadent show stopping bars were served at a friends party many years ago. It is not a diet bar by any means… and extremely hard not to eat just one! (more…)
Here in Minnesota we loooove us some Paul Bunyan and Babe… (more…)
I am over the moon excited today to feature my Daughter Chelsie’s very first post here on Mama Carp! After the new siding and windows were installed we stood back…
This past Wednesday was a very big day in the Carpenter family! Allie and I went to the airport for a very special arrival, 4 baby Persians!!! (more…)
After having such a blast the year before as “T Bird” and the Pink Ladies, the neighborhood kids were wanting more! Halloween circa- 2000. (more…)
Ever since I met Craig he has special ordered his chocolate chip cookies as follows: double the nuts and use half the chocolate chips. Well, after countless batches of cookies I have to say it’s the only way to go-seriously the best homemade chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever eaten! (more…)
This martini has been my signature drink for many years.I always keep these ingredients on hand; Dekuyper Watermelon Pucker, Dekuyper Island Punch Pucker and Absolut Citron Vodka. Super easy, 1…