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…]
I’m sure you’ve heard or seen of them before: plastic bags for your produce that are meant to prolong their freshness. And while this is a good idea in theory–especially for someone like me who goes a little crazy at the grocery store and then forgets about half the produce until it’s discovered later, wilted … [Read more…]
Those of you who have been around here a while know about my love affair with coconut oil. So when Tropical Traditions gave me the opportunity to try out their coconut oil, I jumped on it. I couldn’t wait to see for myself what the buzz was about their Gold Label Standard Virgin Coconut Oil. … [Read more…]
Dessert is, quite obviously, my most favorite meal of all, much to my waistline’s dismay. Luckily, there are alternatives. Followers on Twitter have long heard me wax poetic of the virtues of Pinnacle Whipped, a whipped cream-flavored vodka that has become a regular in my house. It is extremely affordable, at around $13 for the 750mL bottle … [Read more…]