
I love Indian takeout. We’ve discovered a great takeout place near our apartment for busy nights/ indulgent weekend dinners that has some of the best Indian and Pakistani food I’ve ever had — it’s a total hole-in-the-wall, which I suppose…
I love Indian takeout. We’ve discovered a great takeout place near our apartment for busy nights/ indulgent weekend dinners that has some of the best Indian and Pakistani food I’ve ever had — it’s a total hole-in-the-wall, which I suppose…
One of my favorite ways to use zucchini is in place of pasta. I find that grain-based pastas (even gluten-free ones) aren’t always the best option for me… it’s worth exploring for yourself, too, if you happen to notice that…
When it comes to treats, they can do one of two things to the body: make us feel great for a short period, and then brutal for a long period (guilt, regret, shame, discomfort anyone?)or make us feel great for…
Recently, I visited one of my favorite people, Meg, (and her also-pretty-darn-cool) husband in Toronto. This fabulous lady and I have been the best of friends since university: she is a farmers market connoisseur, in addition to being an incredible…
Chocolate? On this blog? Really? I know. I was surprised, too. But here’s what happened (and how this gloriously refined-sugar-free dessert ended up in my kitchen)… just in time for Valentine’s Day! I recently received a text from a friend…
I’ve been looking recently for new and exciting ways to use sweet potatoes. We eat them all the time at home, and for good reason: they’re easy to make, highly nutritious, incredibly yummy, and take the place of many other less-nutritive…
Recently, we had the privilege of having a group of some of my most favorite humans over for dinner. I love cooking for a group – regardless of the size – and there is something really satisfying about pulling off a…
It’s Meatless Monday! Woohoo! It’s a great reason to explore some plant-based eating, and to omit animal products for the day. It’s easier than it sounds (and super delicious, especially with recipes like this one…) Today’s recipe is one that…
Curry is a simple, delicious way to combine veggies, plant proteins, and anti-oxidant rich spices into one meal. Also, as a bonus for families and busy folks in general, it’s a super way to make a time-efficient big batch of…
Dessert? On this blog? I know, I was surprised, too. We don’t tend to do a lot of desserts over in the From the Ground Up kitchen. My sugar-freedom and general preference to not fuel my inner sugar-monster tend to…