I typically do not read self-help or dieting books. But when BlogHer Book Club put the call out for volunteers for Why Women Need Fat: How “Healthy” Food Makes Us Gain Excess Weight and the Surprising Solution to Losing It Forever, I wanted in. This is a blog that focuses on tasty treats, after all. … [Read more…]
The moment I heard about Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore, I knew had to read it. I did not know who Theodora was, but I was instantly intrigued and needed to discover who this impressive woman was. I was not disappointed. This is one of the best books I have read in a while. Duffy intricately weaves … [Read more…]
In Love at First Bark: How Saving A Dog Can Sometimes Help You Save Yourself, Julie Klam provides snippets of her life as a dog rescuer as a means to show how rewarding the experience can be. This quick read is proof that there are still decent, good people in the world–which you would have … [Read more…]
Have you ever stopped to think about what your kids are being served for food at school? Until Lunch Wars by Amy Kalafa, I have to admit that I never put much thought into it. I looked at the menu, was dissatisfied with the options, and invested in a good lunch bag and containers instead, planning on … [Read more…]
The headliner at poet in the pantry may be food, but that doesn’t mean it is my only interest. In addition to baking, I am an avid reader. I recently read A Good Hard Look by Ann Napolitano for the BlogHer Book Club–you can find my review here. This new addition to the Southern Fiction … [Read more…]