ANNOUNCEMENT: New Impulsive Buy Reviewer Amber

Hi, I’m Amber: food nerd, bird nerd, tech nerd—and I wear those badges with pride. As a longtime New Englander, I’ve perfected the art of sporting a Pats T-shirt and sipping iced Dunks while shoveling snow. My home is a delightful chaos shared with my wonderful husband (who cheerfully joins me on Food Adventures across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut), three lovable French Bulldogs, and Monty, our resilient 2.5-legged rescue toad, named after Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Few things light up my world like spotting a “New” or “Limited Edition” sticker on junk food, especially if it’s seasonal. Slap a snowflake, fall leaf, or Santa hat on candy, cookies, or crackers, and I’m halfway to the checkout while my husband mutters about my hypothetical demise in a zombie apocalypse. Sour flavors, though? They’re my true weakness. When nothing on the shelves is tangy enough, I’ve been known to dunk gummies in a DIY citric acid-sugar mix to get my fix.

I also have a deep love for baking. A few years ago, I embarked on a personal quest to revive Ermine Frosting. While I didn’t quite achieve world domination with it, I whipped up a lot of cupcakes for friends, family, and neighbors and had a lot of fun in the process!

When it comes to food, I have opinions—strong ones—and I’m not shy about sharing them. That’s why I’m thrilled to join The Impulsive Buy, a site that’s been my go-to for years when hunting down grocery list must-haves. A few things you should know upfront:

• Pumpkin Spice is like Duck Sauce of flavors—it belongs on pumpkin, it doesn’t contain pumpkin.
• Frosting and cheese are life; there’s no such thing as “too much.”
• Thin crust pizza reigns supreme, but only if it crunches audibly with every bite.
• Ice cream in the winter and hot soup in the summer? Yes, please! They’re not just acceptable—they’re genius moves that let the weather work for you.

I hope my rants, raves, and ramblings bring you some joy—and maybe even inspire you to try something new. I’m excited to share my foodie adventures and unfiltered reviews with all of you!