Grounded
24 Erie St. N5A 2M4 Stratford, ON, Canada

Spring is definitely here and so is Easter! We hope you’ve had some time this week to get outside and breathe in the crisp air, feel the sun on your face and notice the swell of energy and regeneration that’s happening all around you! We’ve been busy at the Grounded storefront, cooking up new ideas for the season, making new connections and starting to welcome people back into our small space. We will be open again this week on Thursday/Friday from 12-3pm and Saturday 10-1pm ...with some salads, cheesecakes (5 flavours this week!) and other goodies, for those of you out and about. Our pre-order menu is listed below for pickup/delivery *on Saturday and is a great way to set yourself up to eat real, good food all week long! Check it out, make your choices and the instructions are below! ~ Peanut Stew w Basmati ~ Carrot Dill Pasta w Asparagus & Peas ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens w Basmati ~ Mushroom Carbonara Pasta w Coconut BacUn ~ Asaparagus Ricotta Tart (very limited) ~ Smokey Yam w Whipped White Beans, Veg, Pineapple and Mustard Sauce ~ Savoy Salad w Quinoa, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Almond Feta and Dill Lemon Tahini ~ Apple Pie Baked Oat Square ~ Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cup ~ Very Berry Swirl Pudding Cup ~ Tahini Caramel Swirl Pudding Cup Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday, March 31st for pickup/delivery on Saturday April 3rd. #vegan #glutenfree #veganlife #veganstratford #smallbusiness #smallbatch #madewithlove #eatforhealth #veganeaster #groundedtogo #groundedinhealth #motherearthmagic @stratfordccbia #dtstratford #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportyourhealth #vegansofig #veganfood #eattherainbow

These bright bowls are ready to go! We’ve got; ~ The Burrito - rice, seasoned beans, roast sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pineapple salsa, cilantro and our Smokey cheddar sauce ~ Thai Peanut Noodle - rice noodles, carrots, red cabbage, snap peas. Sweet peppers, green onion, sesame, cilantro and our Peanut sauce ~ Simple Savoy - our classic slaw of kale, cabbage & red onion massaged with lemon, olive oil, sea salt and thyme and topped with our Almond Feta ~ Quinoa ...Tabouli - red & white quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion tossed with lemon and lots of fresh parsley and mint. Pop by between 10am-1pm today to grab a quick lunch and a treat! Limited supplies. #vegan #glutenfree #veganlife #stratfordvegan #smalbatch #madewithlove #smallbusiness #groundedtogo #eattherainbow #eatforimmunity @stratfordccbia #veganbowls #itsspring

Happy Spring You made it! We made it! Breathe in deep, release the last few months and get ready to shine bright! There is so much creative energy going on right now! Last week was lovely and I enjoyed seeing more of you come through the doors at the shop! This week I will have the doors open again Thursday/Friday from 12-3 & Saturday 10-1 for delicious treats, sauces and dry mixes as well as a couple other surprises (announced later in the week)! If you are ordering f...rom our weekly pre~order menu, we’ve got some great items for you this week as well; ~ Sweet n’ Sour Chickpeas & Veg w Basmati & Pineapple ~ Lentil Stew w Curry Mash Potato ~ Carrot Dill Pasta (GF) w Asparagus & Peas ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens w Basmati ~ Mexi-Pasta (GF) w Black Beans, Sweets, Salsa Fresca & Cheese Sauce ~ The Burrito Bowl w Savoy Slaw base, Sweets, Seasoned Beans, Rice, Tomato, Cucs, Pineapple Salsa and Cheese Sauce ~ Savoy Slaw Salad w Orange, Cucs, Carrot, Green Onion, Grapes & Crispy Chickpeas w Carrot Miso Dressing ~ Pina Colada Baked Oat Square ~ Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Cup ~ Very Berry Swirl Mascarpone Cup ~ Tahini Caramel Swirl Mascarpone Cup Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday, March 24th for delivery or pickup on Saturday (March 27th). #vegan #glutenfree #veganstratford #dtstratford @stratfordccbia #healthyeatingmadeeasy #feedyourbody #feedyoursoul #smallbatch #veganfood #refinedsugarfree #smallbusiness #madebyhand #madewithlove #kitchenwitchery #supportsmallbusiness

A little bit later with the menu this week, but I’ve been working hard to make some (more) changes at Grounded to be able to serve you better this season! This week we will have our awesome Pre~order pickup/delivery scheduled the same as always but I will be opening up the doors while I’m there prepping on Thursday & Friday! Guests are welcome to pop inside from 12-3pm (max 2 guests at a time for now please) to purchase delicious treats like personal cheesecakes, raw brownie... slices, cookies & our dry mixes!!! I can’t wait to see you! Until then, here’s this week’s menu; ~ Lentil Stew w Curried Mash Potato ~ Creamy Carrot Pasta w Dill ~ Mild Jamaican Stew w Basmati ~ Asparagus, Mushroom & Pea Pasta in Lemon Cream ~ Orange Chickpeas & Veg w Basmati ~ Savoy Salad w Fennel, Orange, Asparagus, Feta & Lemon Tahini ~ Pear Blueberry Cardamom Baked Oat Square ~Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Cup ~ Very Berry Swirl Mascarpone Cup ~ Pear Cardamom Mascarpone Cup Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later then 10pm on Wednesday, March 17th for pickup or delivery on Saturday (20th). #vegan #glutenfree #smallbatch #homemade #smallbusiness #madewithlove #plantpowered #selflove #supportsmallbusiness @stratfordccbia @visitstratfordon #vegancomfortfood #bringingbackthevegangoodies #madefresh #groundedincommunity #groundedinhealth #veganpreparedmeals #healthymealstogo #healthyeatingmadeeasy

Hasn’t it been glorious to see the sun so much! It sure is getting us excited for the spring and summer season here in a Stratford! This week we will be sticking to our pre~order pickup on Saturday but then we will be changing things up a little bit starting next week! Stay tuned but for now here is this weekends menu; ~ Chili & Cheese Shepherds Pie w veg (it’s back!!!) ~ Peanut Stew w Basmati ~ Sweet n Sour Cauliflower & Chickpeas w Basmati... ~ Leek, Savoy & BacUn Pasta w Sundried Tomato Cream ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens w Basmati ~ Lentil ‘Sausage’ Rounds (4 pack) *great on the pasta and/or the salad this week! ~ Berry Cherry Baked Oats ~ Savoy Salad (kale, romaine, apple, grape, quinoa, walnut) w Golden Lemon Tahini ~ Tahini Cardamom Cream Mascarpone Cup ~ Berry Cherry Mascarpone Cup ~ Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Cup Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday, March 10th for pickup/delivery on Saturday (13th). #vegan #smallbusiness #smallbatch #madewithlove #glutenfree #supportlocal #groundedathome #groundedtogo #groundedinhealth @stratfordccbia @visitstratfordon #vegancomfortfood #eatforhealth #healthyvegancomfortfood #eatplants #plantpowered

Ooohhh how’s February feeling? Are you making sure to breathe, to find some quite? Are you moving your body everyday, in any small way to keep those thoughts moving too? Are you treating your body/mind with just as much compassion as you are showing others? We could all use a little more LOVE right now, and it’s time to fill your cup up so you can do so for others!! We have two menus this week to show our love to you, so make sure to check out the Love Day Special in the next... post. Here is this week’s pre-order pickup menu; ~ Butter Cauliflower & Chickpeas with Basmati ~ Pineapple Black Bean Stir fry with Basmati ~ Lemony Spinach Lentil Stew with Roast Potatoes ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets and Greens with Basmati ~ Roast Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon Dill Tahini Sauce ~ White Bean Dill Hummus ~ Roasted Beet Hummus ~ Pineapple Raspberry Baked Oat Square ~ Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Cup Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday, February 10th for pickup on Saturday (February 13th). #vegan #veganfood #eatforimmunity #eatforhealth #smallbatch #madewithlove #smallbusiness #groundedincommunity #groundedinlove #stratfordccbia #veganvalentines #glutenfree #fillyourcup #selflove

For game day...or after yoga practice...or a walk in the great outdoors...for anytime really!! Grab a package of our Lentil ‘Sausage’ bites with Sauce and you’ve got a tasty, nutritious, quick meal or snack on hand! Made with real, whole food ingredients and no refined sugars! We’ve got a limited supply for pickup this Saturday, so get your order in by emailing groundedraw@gmail now! #vegan #vegansuperbowl #glutenfree #veganfood #vegancomfortfood #smallbatch #madewithlove #smallbusiness #supportlocal #groundedincommunity #groundedinlove #lentilsausage

Wow! February is already here. A new month, a new beginning, a new chance to refocus, realign, set new goals....and a chance to try out this week’s new pre-order menu! Check out this winning menu; ~ The ‘Super’ Bowl (aka THE BURRITO BOWL!!!) ($16) ~ Smokey Lentil Stew with Basmati ~ Sweet Potato Mash with Black Bean Stew... ~ Chana Masala with Basmati ~ Bangers & Mash with Curried Gravy ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens with Basmati ~ Citrus & Spice Baked Oats ~ Blueberry Ginger Mascarpone Cup ~ Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Cup ~ The Smokey Cheese Sauce ~ Spicy Black Bean Hummus ~ Almond Feta ~ Spinach & Artichoke Dip Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday (Feb 3rd) for pickup or delivery on Saturday (Feb 6th). #groundedinhealth #groundedincommunity #groundedtogo #vegan #glutenfree #veganfood #wfpb #dtstratford #supportlocal #smallbusiness #smallbatch #madewithlove #womanentrepreneur #nitritiousanddelicious #eatforhealth #eatforimmunity

NEW MENU ALERT ...with a reminder that our cheeses and ‘meatless meats’ are made in house without soy. ~ Mild Jamaican Curry with Basmati... ~ Sweet n Sour ‘Sausage’ Bites with Pineapple, Veg & Basmati ~ Chana Masala with Quinoa ~ Eggplant Rollatini (Lasagna rolls) with Ricotta and Ground(ed) Round ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets and Greens with Basmati ~ West African Peanut Stew with Quinoa ~ The Smokey Cheese Sauce (8oz) ~ Black Bean Hummus (8oz) ~ Apple Pie Baked Oat Squares (individual) ~ Mango Orange Mascarpone Cup ~ Strawberry Mascarpone Cup Orders can be placed by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday (27th) for pickup/delivery on Saturday, January 30th. Items are limited so get those orders in! #veganalways #healthybutdelicious #eatforimmunity #smallbatch #madefromscratch #madewithlove #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #glutenfree #groundedinhealth #groundedincommunity #madebynatureimjustherassistant @stratfordccbia #vegan #veganfood #kindnessstartshere

MENU UPDATE It’s a great week to try something new! If you aren’t already picking up some of our delicious meals to help nourish YOU during this crazy time, this is a great week to start. You may not have a lot of control over what’s happening around you right now, but you can control what feeds your body and soul and we’re here to help! We’ve got a few new items for you, as well as some tried n’ true, as we try to narrow in a bit for the upcoming online store. Check it ou...t; ~ Tomato Cauliflower Curry with Quinoa ~ Peanut Noodles with Winter Veg ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets and Greens with Basmati ~ Sweet & Sour Sausage Bites with Veg & Quinoa ~ Mild Jamaican Curry with Basmati ~ Lentil Sage (sausage) patties (4pk) ~ Almond Feta ~ Roast Grape & Walnut Kale Salad (lemon tahini) ~ Roast Grape & Mascarpone Cheesecake Cup ~ Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Cheesecake Cup Orders can be made by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm Wednesday (Jan. 20) for pickup or delivery on Saturday (Jan. 23). #veganfood #eatforhealth #groundedinhealth #groundedathome #eatforimmunity #smallbatch #smallbusiness #supportlocal #vegan @stratfordccbia #eatinseason #healthypreparedmeals #fullflavouredveganfood

Hello friends! Yesterday there was an incident in the building that houses Grounded. It is not COVID related and, from what I understand, everyone is safe and healthy. We are awaiting further assessment/instruction from our local health unit on how to proceed safely. For this reason, I ask that you stay tuned for a menu update. Until I know more about getting back into the space to cook, I will not be posting a menu. That being said, if it does go up there will likely be less time to reply to place an order on time...or pickup may have to be a different day . We’ll still try to get you fed! We are so grateful for your continued support! #justanother2020day # #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #staytuned @stratfordccbia #dtstratford

NEW WEEK NEW MENU ~ Smokey Lentil Stew with Quinoa (heat & serve) ~ ‘Sausage’ & Chard Stir-fry with Basmati (heat & serve) ~ West African Peanut Stew with Basmati (frozen)... ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens with Basmati (frozen) ~ Spiced Lentil Patties (4) ~ Golden Lentil Soup (1/2 L) ~ Softened Slaw (1/2 L) ~ Curried Pot Pies with Almond Crust ~ Roasted Cumin Carrot Hummus ~ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ~ Pumpkin Latte Baked Oat Square ~ Mango Citrus Mascarpone Pudding Cup ~ Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cup ~ Gingerbread Bliss Bites (4) ~ Almond Feta Please place orders by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm Wednesday (Nov. 25th) for pickup on Saturday morning. #vegan #glutenfree #vegancomfortfood #shoplocal #supportlocal #madefresh #smallbatch #smallbusiness #madewithlove #groundedincommunity @stratfordccbia #eatforimmunity #eatwiththeseasons #veganfood #vegansofig #stratfordontario

NEW WEEK ~ NEW MENU ~ Tomato Cauliflower Curry with Basmati ~ West African Peanut Stew with Basmati ~ Stuffed Sweet Potato with ‘Sausage’ Sprout Rice & Maple Mustard Sauce... ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens with Basmati ~ Roasted Pumpkin Pear Soup (500ml) ~ Sprout Salad with Cranberries & Feta (sm) ~ Creamy Turmeric Hummus ~ Roasted Cumin Carrot Hummus ~ GF Naan/Flatbreads (6) ~ Mango Chutney (250ml) ~ Almond Feta ~ Pickled Onions (250ml) ~ Pumpkin Pudding Cup ~ Mascarpone Berry Cheesecake Cup ~ Golden Milk Baked Oats ~ Peppermint Brownie Bliss Bites Orders can be placed A la Carte by emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm Wednesday (Nov.18th) for pickup on Saturday, November 21st. #vegan #glutenfree #wholefoods #healthy #organic #localproduce #eatseasonal #eatlocal #supportlocal #smallbatch #smallbusiness #madewithlove #madefresh #supportsmallbusiness #supportimmunity #supportyourselfnaturally @visitstratfordon #stratfordontario #dtstratford

Remembering ALL the lives that sacrificed for our freedom. #lestweforget #waranimals #warveterans

NEW WEEK NEW MENU vegan/gluten free/refined sugar free/whole foods Wow, how spoiled have we been with gorgeous weather the last few days?!? Beyond grateful for these extra chances at patio coffee dates & warm memories to hold through the coming winter months. Although the weather has been unseasonal, our bodies still need warming, seasonal foods and spices to stay nourished and well. With that in mind, here is our menu to help;... ~ Aloo Matar (potato/pea in tomato) with Basmati ~ Curried Lentils, Sweets & Greens with Basmati ~ Stuffed Sweet Potato (Sage Sausage/Rice) with Lemon Tahini ~ Braised Chickpeas with Almond Feta & Basmati ~ Lentil & Sage Patties (aka Breakfast Sausage) 4 pk ~ Softened Slaw ~ Golden Hummus ~ Cumin Carrot Hummus ~ Naan Flatbreads ~ Almond Feta ~ Cranberry Salsa ~ Lemon Tahini Sauce (250ml) ~ Pickled Onions (250ml) ~ Apple Cider Baked Oat Square ~ Mascarpone Ginger Berry Cup ~ Mascarpone Apple Cinnamon Cup Menu items can be ordered A la Carte but emailing [email protected] no later than 10pm on Wednesday (11th) for pickup on Saturday morning. Items are limited! #vegan #veganfood #eatwiththeseasons #glutenfree #healthyfridgefill #veganfoodshare #madefresh #madefromscratch #intentionaleating #vegancomfortfood #stratfordvegan