Beets. Beets. Beets. I used to hate them! Actually, I only remember the canned ones from my childhood that were sometimes were served at Thanksgiving. And I remember them as tasting like dirt. But then, a year or so ago, I had them at a restaurant and they were DELICIOUS. But I sort of forgot[…]

Do you love holiday cooking or hate it? I personally I love it, it’s a chance to try new recipes and introduce family and friends to healthier versions of recipes—things that are DELICIOUS, but they typically would never try. This year, I wanted to help make things a little easier for you so I’ve gathered[…]

Oofta! Last week was my first week back to work after 6 months of maternity leave, and all of a sudden dinner time has become so much more difficult! There are a few important things I think about when I plan our meals for the week ahead… Is it easy to make? Will it taste[…]

My husband likes salmon, but doesn’t love it. Most often when I say, “want salmon tonight,” he politely says yes knowing that I love it so much, but it wouldn’t be his first choice. So, when he said to me (MULTIPLE times during the meal), “This really is the best salmon I’ve ever had,” I[…]

Last Monday I started 80 Day Obsession, so I have been meal planning like crazy! You would not BELIEVE how much food you get on this program — really! There is no food deprivation going on in the Leach House. My husband is “complaining” that it’s too much food. HAHAHA! Is there really such a problem?[…]

Recently, I hosted a 7-day free crockpot group, and while I’m seriously obsessed with every single one of the recipes I shared, I wanted to explore some new options for future groups! Many of my past challengers like to come back and participate in groups the second or third time around and I love being[…]