Frugal Meals: Dinner on a Dime
Are you looking to stretch those grocery dollars? Let me show you how to spice up and season that lowly beans and rice dish so you can enjoy several different ethnic (styled) dishes. And FYI, these are representations of this type of cooking, not the actual authentic versions, so don’t be hatin’! First off, cook […]
10 Signs Your Digestion Needs Love
Burp much? Or maybe you just feel like you had a brick for dinner? These are signs that your digestion is in need of a little attention! Digestion is a massively important function–it has to be addressed or you won’t get the nutrition you need from the food you’re eating. Not only that, but the […]
The Power of Thought
A page from my journal… I had a moment today that caused me to stop everything I was doing and come upstairs to write. I’m in the midst of packing for a move (ugh) and well, you know how that goes and how much there is to do (always). Anyway, I’m listening to a speaker […]
Myths of Keto
Since we started Hot Melt last year, we’ve had a few questions (understandably) that I want to address, especially because this is the information that runs rampant in the health space that needs to be squelched once and for all. The first is that it’s unhealthy–and to that, I say solidly that NO it is […]
The Case for Butter
I get a lot of emails from people who are, understandably, nutritionally confused. How do you decipher the claims of some of these things? The biggest question I get is regarding the butter/margarine debate. Check this out: Dear Leanne, I’m confused. You say I should use butter instead of margarine because margarine isn’t real food. […]
Ask Leanne: Why does keto have to be so complicated?
Unbelievable–that’s exactly the difference between a keto diet (all the rage!) and our own Hot Melt Sprint. Yesterday I explained the difference between a keto diet and a paleo diet (because you ask me that all the time, LOL!!) And now I think it’s important to explain the difference between a standard keto diet and […]
Ask Leanne: What’s the difference between Keto and Paleo?
I get asked this question. All. The.TIME! So I thought I would spend a little time giving you the major differences, plus a recipe to help you see (and taste) a GREAT recipe! First of all, a ketogenic diet is a diet that is higher in fat, and lower in carbs and protein. The paleo […]
My Friday Favorite: Food Containers!
Believe it or not, this is one question I get asked all the time–what containers should I consider for my leftovers? I get it because I am always dealing with leftovers myself–I LOVE leftovers because they are the magical beginnings of a new creation or else, just a glorious recap of the night before’s dinner. […]
Back to Basics: Kitchen Knives
One of the most overlooked techniques in cooking has to do with using a knife. A lot of people use the wrong knife for the wrong job. Not only that, but they cut inefficiently and don’t give technique its proper due, creating a much longer prep process than necessary. The fix? Use the right knife […]