Hello, my name is Caroline. I love gathering with old friends, new friends and family around the table to enjoy good food, drink and conversation. Wherever you may be, thank you for pulling up a chair and welcome to my virtual table!
I live in Chicago and I am a mother, wife, business owner and blogger. In 2007, I started Whipped to learn more about blogging, explore new recipes and as an excuse to buy a fancy camera. I have continued blogging because Whipped has united me with old friends, introduced me to new friends, bettered my cooking and baking skills, picked me up on bad days and brought me new opportunities.
I like:
cheese, trees, good movie popcorn, bread pudding, chocolate, my scooter, the smell of campfires, beer, small farms, pretty glassware, cake and ice cream, new discoveries, french fries, late night bowls of cereal, reading, cozy scarves, champagne, estate sales, a good cup of coffee, different cultures, Sunday mornings, pondering inane things
I do not like:
raw tomatoes, vandalism, inconsiderate behavior, cleaning out the fridge, iceberg lettuce, hunger, ironing, wastefulness, humidity, bureaucracy, video games, corporate life, maraschino cherries, blue cheese
I love:
my family, my friends, gathering around food and drink, being underwater, color, donuts, autumn, learning new things, vanilla pastry cream, my dog, massages, a good laugh, red velvet cake, striped socks, baby animals, precocious kids, a perfect peach, life
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Want to contact me? Email me by clicking CONTACT on the navigation bar or leave a comment here:
June 6th, 2007 at 12:56 am
Hi. I stumbled upon your website (which by the way is great!) and am wondering if you are the daughter of Arend and Nancy who were (perhaps still are?) from Grand Rapids, MI. The photos on your “About Me” page sure look like a Caroline I once babysat for, along with her brother Andrew.
June 25th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
[...] In the past six months, this blog has offered me much more than expected. It has been wonderful meeting new friends, finding kindred spirits, being welcomed by so many new people and even reconnecting with an old friend by chance. I must admit that there has been a time or two when I felt a slight obligation to the blog but in large part, it has been such a delcious, friendly, stimulating, exciting adventure. Thank you for reading! [...]
August 4th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Hi..I’m a friend of the HOG crew…check out my blog, tell me what you think..feel free to add my link to your page…thanks!
Alex
The Food Diva
http://www.thefooddiva.blogspot.com
September 2nd, 2007 at 11:11 am
Yah sas cuz. Like the site. It reminds me of Chania. Mom told me about your webpage, impressive. I don’t have much to add to the culinary arts, but I do know that just eating to survive isn’t much fun, alot like life, it’s always better if you enjoy what you’re doing. Glad you are. If you’re ever Peoria way, let me know.
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:57 pm
hi carrie. this is Gram.
I’m a MOLLY’S HOUSE FOR dinner. FIRST time on this.
I HOPE THAT YOU HADA a good time in Holland.
I’ve been thinking about you. I’LL BE anxious to talk to you.
LOVE,GRAM
September 16th, 2007 at 5:49 am
Just wondering if there was something that you wanted to add to the “About me” section of this blog…will “cravings” be a topic of choice?
November 18th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
I’m showing Bobbi S. all about your blog…she LOVES it!
December 11th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I read your blog whenever I can, and just saw the article about the bakery in Pella. I work in Pella and live in Des Moines, and my mother is from Holland. Did you write once that you are also 1/2 Dutch? Anyway, love the site. (My boss’ in-laws own Jaarsma
February 11th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Hi there, Caroline, Maman is out of G>R> for the next 10 days and she is a person I can have with me even though she’s gone. As you probably know we are taking golf lessons together and die laughing. I am delighted to be on your site for the first time. I love it. Do you get paid for it? Obviously you spend a lot of time writing it.
I am so excited for you and family about your baby. I know you are uncomfortable right now and I am thinking of you. We love new babies and I cannot wait to hear your news. Love, Linda
March 29th, 2008 at 7:23 am
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June 19th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Hey Caroline,
My mom told me about your blog and I wanted to check it out. All the food looks delicious!! I can only cook about three meals that are pretty easy, and that’s about it. I love to bake cookies though. =) Your daughter is so cute. She looks just like you! Anyway, just wanted to stop in and say hi. Maybe my fiance will make some of these yummy meals for me. =) Take care!
August 3rd, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Is that Vivi standing on her own eating corn?!
August 27th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Hi Caroline: I tagged you for the 10 Favorite Food Photos meme today on my blog. I hope you play along!
September 20th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hi Caroline,
I was searching for a recipe for cilantro pesto chicken. I’m so glad I was led to your blog! I thought I was the only person in the world inexplicably in love with cilantro. I can smell cilantro and immediately become happy no matter how bad a day I’m having. It is, without a doubt, my favorite aroma. I never read blogs, but I have an idea I’ll keep coming back to yours to see what you’re up to.
Susan
October 16th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Who is that well-mannered lad feeding his baby sis corn? They’re both so very cute. I’m certain they remain uncommonly good looking.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Hi Carrie!
I just got in touch with your brother after all these years, and he proudly (as a big brother should be) talked of your blog. Wow, it is superb! I cannot wait to explore it more. I love food, drink and living here in Vermont, I am so spoiled by the local artisan foods. There are tons of fine bakers, goat cheese makers, hard cider producers, and farms that sell fresh, local meat and eggs. I am happy to see you doing so well. Congratulations on your daughter, Vivian. Take care.
November 8th, 2008 at 4:39 am
I don’t really need another blog to distract me from urgent tedious tasks, but then yours came along.
It is a pleasure to be distracted.
January 24th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Found your website and would really like to access your recipes but when I try, the Title of the recipe comes up but no further text appears. Can you help?
Thanks.
Connie
June 10th, 2009 at 5:50 am
hi caroline,
would you mind letting me know what the pale blue colour is that you painted your walls? i am dying to paint my bedroom that exact colour.
thanks!
June 15th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Just found your site last week and I’m a wee bit obsessed. In a good way. Can’t wait to go home and try out about 10 of your recipes. Thanks for the inspiration.
June 24th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I just stumbled across your blog and I see you’re in Chicago which makes me happy to see. I just moved here. I’ll be checking in…
July 9th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
ok, twice in the last week i was searching for recipes and your blog popped up…i guess that’s a sign that i should check out your blog more often…that and i’m a fellow chicagoan (guess that explains the similar midwest tastes). by the way, the bacon potato salad was a huge success at my 4th of july party, ( i left out the eggs, but was otherwise fairly true to the recipe). thanks!
August 8th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Hi,
Your blog is just a pleasure to read and your recipes are just amazing. The bacon potato salad is just excellent.Just stumbled and submitted your site to http://Viralogy.com. Hope you get some great traffic from it. Your blog is here http://www.viralogy.com/blogs/my/10872
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 pm
A fellow corn fed girl!! I migrated to the south almost a decade ago, but I still remember grilling in summer… I miss that because it’s FAR TOO HOT to grill in the summer down here.
Here being Houston. Houston being 90 degrees plus for the months of summer. lol
September 4th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Caroline -
I am from Chicago as well and just started following your site. I am currently using blogger and have just purchased my own domain and site through wordpress. I love the layout, design and simplicity of your site and wonder what platform or theme you used. I’m not to familiar with web design so am looking to take a step in the right direction.
Thanks for your input.
October 6th, 2009 at 11:35 am
We love your blog and would like to add you to our blogroll. We have a personal letter we’d like to send, would you mind sharing your email address at lovefeasttable@gmail.com ?
Thank you!
Kristin and Chris Ann
October 6th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Hi from Montana, found your lovely blog while searching for a pumpkin cake recipe. linked to you from my cowgirl yoga blog: http://bigskyyogaretreats.blogspot.com/2009/10/great-pumpkin-covered-in-snow.html.
we are doing a yoga and chocolate retreat this winter, check it out at http://www.bigskyyogaretreats.com/retreats/pages/yoga_chocolate.html. There are direct flights from chicago
Namaste, Margaret
October 8th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Caroline,
My mother is coming in to town (Chicago, naturally) and I thought you would know of some great food related places to take her! A cooking class or a cozy tea room maybe? We are adventurous food lovers and cooks (my mom is amaaazing!) and I can’t wait to show her a wonderful time. Last time she was here I had to work every day, I owe her! Too bad we’ll miss the farmer’s market near Lincoln Park Zoo this time, but that’s the type of thing I would love to show off. Oh! and we looove hot dogs, so Hot Doug’s is already in the books.
I love your blog! Thanks in advance for your ideas!
~Lauren
October 24th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Hi Sis! A nice way to spend a Saturday morning is drinking my coffee and reading all the posts on Whipped! You are amazing! I am so impressed with your culinary skills and blogging. I can’t wait to try the pumpkin bread. And… by the way…do I ever have a great recipe for gingersnaps! Just in time for the holidays!
December 13th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Your blog is fabulous! I am a chef/baker and serious food lover, and have just started blogging. Whipped is such an inspiration, and makes me ponder how far there is to grow in this world of blogging. Thanks for taking the time to make such a great blog! -Tagan
February 11th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
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