Up Beet Kitchen is your home for wholesome, nourishing recipes designed to fuel your healthy lifestyle and make you feel good, inside and out.
Everyone is welcome here! While I was plant-based for a decade, I removed that label from my diet and lifestyle in 2021. I now enjoy all foods and share all sorts of recipes on Up Beet Kitchen. You’ll find a nice mix of vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore recipes. Many also happen to be gluten-free and refined sugar-free, though I do not have any food rules that I abide by. My hope is that my recipes and words encourage you to foster a connection with the food on your plate. A connection that extends to the land, the farmers, your family, and tradition.
my Background
I create all of the recipes, take all of the photos, and write all of the posts that you see here. I hold a Holistic Nutrition Certificate from Pacific Rim College and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies. I have always had a deep love of cooking, baking, natural wellness, and healthy living. Blogging allows me to channel these interests in a deeply fulfilling way.
A fun fact about me: I have completed a number of running races, with a PR of 38:45 in the 10 km; 1:25 in the half marathon, and 3:25 in the full marathon. I love to complement running with a mix of weight training, cardio HIIT, and yoga. I am a big fan of variety! In addition to recipes, I have a number of fun and challenging workouts here on the blog.
Not sure where to start? Check out my Recipe Index. Want to work together, or get in touch? You can contact me via the contact form here, or simply send an email to allison@upbeetkitchen.com.