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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. 

What to Cook Now


If you want to make delicious recipes this summer, we have ideas for you! Whether they include firing up the grill, making an irresistible salad with seasonal ingredients, creating a sweet treat or mixing up a custom cocktail, some of our best summer recipes include…

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How to Host


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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