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what we believe:

Entertaining doesn’t have to be hard.

Life is busy, and making the time to invite friends over can seem daunting and stressful.

BUT. Nothing is better than a homemade meal shared with the people you love.

Full stop.

And here at The Speckled Palate, we make a plan and actually DO that. 

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Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll with these fun and festive Mardi Gras recipes. From classic South Louisiana dishes to sweet treats for sharing and unique drinks, we’ve got a little bit of something for everyone looking to bring the Carnival spirit into their home…

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Want to learn how to host ANYTHING and any occasion? We’ve got some entertaining starter guides to help you out right here…

Howdy! I’m Erin!

Hosting friends in my home makes me exceedingly happy and helps me reconnect with those who matter most. I want to help you do this, too! 

Here on TSP, you’ll find tried and true recipes that are excellent for sharing.

No matter the occasion (or excuse), I want to help you reconnect with your people over good food!

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