Fiction – Poet in the Pantry

Pecan Shortbread Bites

November 20, 2014 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 9 Comments

These delightful pecan shortbread bites are just the right size for a little bit of indulgence any time of day. The world blurs, spinning out of control, and she grasps for the solid wood of the railing to keep from reeling down the stairs. Instead, her hands bounce off the cool plaster and she is … [Read more…]

Cheesy Jalapeño Pretzels

November 5, 2014 by Carrie @ poet in the pantry 5 Comments

She glances up at him, catching his eye for a moment before returning her gaze to her folded hands on the table in front of her. What more can she say? She’s already laid her heart out, already made herself vulnerable, and it feels all for nothing. With no response, the air between them thickens … [Read more…]