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Dear Reader, I hope where you’re living you’re experiencing lots of sunshine. I look out my window and the sunlight glistens off the water. I’m so grateful for the view. The last year has taught me to be grateful for everything. And that includes even the smallest things. Today, I want to talk about attention…

Whenever we have leftover BBQ pork (or chicken), you better believe we’re making these nachos! Ready in 20-30 minutes, they’re a simple, colorful and flavorful meal.​​From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, I was born and raised in Memphis, and as a Memphian, I get my barbecue fix at our favorite…

Hey there, Reader! I just wanted to let you know that I am hosting a new free workshop, The Magic of SVGs, next week! I receive so many requests from crafty besties, who own a cutting machine, wishing they knew how to design SVG files easily for themselves. I decided it was time to share…

Dear Reader, Do you take consistent action to achieve your goals. Consistency is something I often struggle with. I have to break down goals, so they’re easier to achieve. Over three months ago, I decided to participate in The 100-Day Project. This was the third time I’d done it. The first and third times I…

Lieve Zielzoeker Reader​Morgen 11/5 om 21.01u is het nieuwe Maan en dus zaadjes-planten-tijd! ​ “A new dawn is rising”, wat hou ik van zo een dramatische lyrics! Maar dit is geen fictie film of fictie verhaal. Knijp jezelf maar even wakker, dit is het échte leven. We zitten momenteel midden in een eclips tijd die…

Dear Reader, I know, I know! Today is Tuesday morning and you’re receiving Brain Food Fridays. A business coach mentioned that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to send out a newsletter. Another coach mentioned yesterday that Wednesdays at 3:00 pm is the best time to publish your newsletter. I’m experimenting and sending out…

Dear Reader, I know, I know! Today is Wednesday morning and you’re receiving Brain Food Fridays. As I mentioned previously, a business coach mentioned that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to send out a newsletter. I’m experimenting and sending out the newsletter on different days. After I settle on a day, if it’s…

Tater tots in a breakfast casserole? You bet! This bacon-egg-tot casserole is a decadent, cheesy recipe to make for a weekend breakfast… or any other time!​​From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, Until I developed this recipe, I’d never cooked tater tots at home before, and they were relegated to restaurants.…

Dear Reader, I know, I know! Today is Thursday and you’re receiving Brain Food Fridays. Last week I mentioned that I’d be experimenting with new days and times to publish my newsletter. And that’s why you’re receiving it today. I want to find out if Friday is the best day. A business coach mentioned that…

We’re big fans of dessert over here, and for me, finding a dessert recipe that’s incredibly simple to make and easy to serve is a WIN! THIS is what we’ve been enjoying recently…​From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, You know when your sweet tooth has a hankering, but you don’t…