Vegan Finds at the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Vegan Finds at the 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo

After four long days working with the Upton’s Naturals team at the National Restaurant Association Show what better way to relax and unwind than walking across the street and attending another trade show? OK I would not recommend that exact use of time, but in...
The Bake and Destroy Cancer Zine

The Bake and Destroy Cancer Zine

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who made this fundraising project such a success! We raised around $4,500 for Grind for Life this time around, bringing the grand total we’ve donated over the years to $26,000. A very small amount of physical copies of the first...
Where To Buy CM Punk’s Abortion Rights Shirt

Where To Buy CM Punk’s Abortion Rights Shirt

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...
My Favorite Vegan Shoes

My Favorite Vegan Shoes

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,...
Chicago’s Best Vegan Eats

Chicago’s Best Vegan Eats

*Updated 9/11/23* 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...
Vegan Lasagna Dip

Vegan Lasagna Dip

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...
Vegan Spinach Dip Cups

Vegan Spinach Dip Cups

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...