by BakeandDestroy | Oct 14, 2022 | BLOG, Grind for Life, More
In November 2009, our friend Mat Arluck passed away after a long battle with cancer. At a memorial concert held by his friends and family a few months later, I learned that an organization called Grind for Life had helped fund his move from Chicago back to his...
by BakeandDestroy | May 19, 2022 | BLOG
I decided to make a quick post about where to buy the “Abortion Rights Are Human rights” shirt CM Punk wore in Texas this week because I’ve been asked on every social media platform I’m on. You can buy it from Raygun, and it comes in two...
by BakeandDestroy | Jan 23, 2021 | BLOG
I’ve been posting Veganuary tips on my Instagram all month, and have covered a lot of basics from “no, you won’t die of protein deficiency” to vegan makeup brands. I’ve avoided vegan shoes as a topic because personal style varies so much,...
by BakeandDestroy | Apr 4, 2019 | BLOG, Friday Five, Product Reviews
Today I’m headed to London (then Amsterdam, then Basel, then Rhein, then back to Basel, then Zurich, then back to London until heading home – whew!) Because I have so many flights (and trains) in so few days I’m trying to pack extra light! So...
by BakeandDestroy | Dec 4, 2018 | BLOG, Cakes & Pies, Cupcakes, Recipes, Vegan
Whether you’re making a gift for a vegan friend or just strapped for cash and looking for something everyone will like these simple cake mixes look cute all dolled up with ribbons under the tree. Add a tag or sticker with the final mix ins and cooking...
by BakeandDestroy | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, Chicago's Best, More, Vegan
I mentioned Chicago French Market in my Chicago Vegan Eats Guide, but beyond the two specifically vegan restaurants inside, I didn’t even know how many options a vegan might find. Recently my friend Melissa and I were given a guided tour and even got to try a...
by BakeandDestroy | Feb 26, 2016 | BLOG, Chicago's Best
*Updated 9/28/2022* Chicago has a plethora of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants. If you’re a Chicagoan, or a frequent visitor you’ll find some classics on this list, but you might find a few options you didn’t know about. Ritual Pastry offers a...
by BakeandDestroy | Dec 28, 2022 | BLOG, Recipes, Savory Stuff, Vegan
A few years back I made a 7-layer taco dip-inspired version of Lasagna Dip meant to be served cold, but given the record low temperatures in Chicago the last few days I figured a hot version would be a welcome addition. This one’s made with Upton’s...
by BakeandDestroy | Dec 8, 2022 | BLOG, Cakes & Pies, Easy Recipes, Recipes, Vegan
I fell in love with an expensive protein mug cake brand that chased me around the internet with ads until I relented. The mixes were $5 a pop, produced a lot more packaging garbage than I was comfortable with, and had really embarrassing fat-shaming names like...
by BakeandDestroy | Oct 10, 2022 | BLOG, Recipes, Savory Stuff, Vegan
Communal chip n’ dip bowls? In this economy? No thank you! Eliminate any and all risk of the double dip with this recipe for Vegan Spinach Dip Cups. I use store-bought puff pastry (often accidentally vegan – just check the label), Kite Hill Cream Cheese...
by BakeandDestroy | Sep 12, 2022 | BLOG, Cakes & Pies, Recipes
By now if you haven’t seen the ever-viral BOSH! plant-based cooking videos I don’t even know what to tell you. Congratulations on living under a rock? The U.K. duo known for their simple approach to fun vegan cookery is back with BOSH! on a Budget, their...
by BakeandDestroy | Apr 11, 2022 | BLOG, gift guides
It’s been a while since I put together a Mother’s Day Gift Guide, but I had a lot of fun making the Vegan Valentine’s Day Guide so I put on my window shopping hat and started this list. Just like the V-Day Guide, I’ll be adding to it as I find...
by BakeandDestroy | Apr 3, 2022 | BLOG, More, Non-profits
I’m participating in the first-ever virtual Catcade 5k! It’s a virtual 5k, which means you can complete it on your own time – but a few of us in Chicago have formed Team Liberation and are planning to meet up at Liberation Donuts at 2pm on Saturday,...
by BakeandDestroy | Jan 19, 2022 | BLOG, Chicago's Best, gift guides, More
Vegan Cookie Cake from Foxship Bakery A few days ago I published my 2022 Be My Vegan Valentine guide for gifts you can have shipped – with plenty of time to order because yeah, I’m real organized like that. This time I’m turning my attention to...
by BakeandDestroy | Jan 18, 2022 | BLOG, Grind for Life, More
Linley and Bryson If you’ve read my blog or followed me on social media for some time, you may know that each year I dedicate my birthday to raising money for cancer non-profit Grind for Life. This past birthday, December 2021, I sat out the fundraiser because...
