A look back at the last 366 days, The Best of The Speckled Palate 2016 remembers the most popular posts of the year and looks forward to 2017. What was your favorite recipe of 2016? What would you like to see in 2017? Tell me today, and be sure to come back soon for new, exciting recipes to kick off this new year.

Learn a little more about The Speckled Palate in this year-long Behind The Blog Series! For the month of September, we are talking about our blogs' most popular posts. Ever wanted to know the top 10 recipes ever published on The Speckled Palate? Curious why I think they're popular? Interested in hearing about what I do when one of my recipes goes viral? Stop by today to learn the answers to these questions and more!

Learn a little more about The Speckled Palate in this year-long Behind The Blog Series! For the month of August, we are talking about frequently asked questions. Ever wanted to know where the name 'The Speckled Palate' comes from? How about where my recipe inspiration comes from, where I learned to cook, or if I'll ever write a cookbook someday? Stop by today to learn the answers to these questions and more!

Learn a little more about The Speckled Palate in this year-long Behind The Blog Series! For the month of July, we are interviewing other bloggers. I had the honor to speak with Katie Williamsen from the lifestyle blog, Twin Stripe, about blogging, party hosting, where her inspiration comes from, glassware, glitter and more! Want to know Katie's answers to my questions? Come check it out, and be sure to visit her blog to see my answers to hers!

In this edition of TSP Loves, I talk about a new favorite plugin for bloggers and online marketers alike: CoSchedule. CoSchedule is an all-in-one marketing calendar… and it allows you to manage your content and social media from one dashboard. It is a fantastic tool that I adore, and it has made social media scheduling so much easier since its installation. I've also seen an uptick in traffic. Come see why TSP loves CoSchedule!

Learn a little more about The Speckled Palate in this year-long Behind The Blog Series! For the month of June, we are discussing organization, planning and balancing blogging and life. I am talking about how I stay organized, my struggles in finding a good work/life balance, and what tips and tools I use to plan long-term for The Speckled Palate and its content calendar. Want to know more? Come check it out!