What is the importance of the town of Ponder in the novel, Alaskan Holiday?

Ponder is a remote town in Alaska where Palmer has lived all of his life. Josie visits Ponder when she gets a summer job as the chef at Caribou Lake Lodge. Even though Josie is afraid that she will not be able to have a fulfilling career in Ponder after she marries Palmer, Josie starts a food blog based on ingredients native to Alaska.