Wanted to know the highlights from September 2021? We’ve got them all here, from new recipes to a spotlight reader review to the most popular recipe of the month! From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Hi Reader, Happy October! Today, I wanted to try out something new with y’all and do a…

Hey there, Reader! Autumn is here, and the trees show us this time of year just how beautiful it is to let things go while not being worried for one minute about what they are losing. In all honesty, if I were a tree, right now, I would look like a bare wind-blown batch of…

Dear Reader, There seems to be a name for everything. I was reading an article that was discussing ways to read more books. It references another article that talked about parallel reading. The concept is reading more than one book at the same time. The writer was saying that perhaps you’re reading a book that…

Hi Reader! OMG! You don’t want to miss out on these pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! They are sure to become your new favorite fall cookie recipe. They are so delicious and have an incredibly soft and chewy consistency. Also, these cookies are packed with pumpkin, spices, and the melted chocolate is heaven! I definitely…

Hi Reader! You have to try this sugar free pumpkin cheesecake! It’s the perfect fall treat and it’s packed with flavor. This recipe has everything you are looking for in a cheesecake without all of the fat! Also, this pumpkin cheesecake can be made without sugar! Additionally, this recipe is super easy to make and…

Dear Reader, There is a popular quote from Steve Jobs that was extracted from a commencement speech he gave in 2005. “Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in…

Hey there, Reader! It’s been a while since we just chatted, and I wanted to do that today! September is flying by… My 30th birthday was the 12th, and my little girl’s birthday is coming up this week! September is usually one of my top three favorite months. Not this year… I need a reset……