Moka pots are great to have in the kitchen. They are a unique and fun way to brew strong coffee without breaking the bank on an espresso machine.  If you are curious about how Moka pots work or even what one is, read on for…

Good afternoon! I am so happy to announce that JP is back full time! I have made some behind-the-scenes changes and now have a manager to manage the site when I am wandering around. JP is going through some positive changes and I will add…

Hello, friends and neighbors. Wow, it’s been a long time since I posted anything. Sorry about that, I’ve been commercial shrimping in South Florida as well as finishing up the JP productions cookbook, The Sea Cook. Anyhow, I am home for a while and I…

Godiva Simonic is an amazing vocalist from Jacksonville, Florida. At 18 years old, she is already a seasoned pro with 10 years experience behind her. She has an immense talent and we look forward to following her progress in the recording industry. She is articulate,…

  Photo by Brian Moilanen Jenna Martinez is a talented woman. Currently, she is an artist manager at Falcon Artist Management based out of Jacksonville, Florida, where she manages artists such as Leticia Lopez, Kim Reteguiz, and various blues and jazz artists. She has an…

    Kristen Alford is a talented musician and concert promoter. She has a free spirit and is making a positive difference during Covid-19, scheduling events for various musical groups throughout Florida. She is passionate about music the same way the Pantry is passionate about…

Kristen Alford, JP’s resident mixologist, developed this Iced Coffee With a Twist for the Pantry. It has all the right qualities: coffee, rum, and simplicity with a hint of the islands. The coconut milk blends nicely with the rum and the coffee and the garnish…

Everyone loves that first cup of coffee in the morning. The ritualistic process of preparing the coffee pot, waiting for the pot to percolate and releasing the wonderful aroma of coffee, helps get the day started. Now that spring is here, most people prefer a…

Hello, friends and neighbors. I have been absent for a while, and I apologize. I make no excuses, but I have been through some dramatic life changes. The most pressing issue has been a medical one. So, I do what I do best, wander. I…

We have found the perfect additive for Wicked Jack coffee, Cayman Reef Liqueur. The thick, black liquid brings a taste of Kona coffee to any brew but blends exceptionally well with Shiver Me Timbers, a medium coffee with notes of rum, and white chocolate. We…