by BakeandDestroy | May 24, 2023 | BLOG
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...
by BakeandDestroy | Apr 11, 2023 | BLOG, interviews, Media, More, Podcasts, Reviews, Videos
I recently had the honor of co-hosting an episode of Dustin Harder (The Vegan Roadie)’s wonderful vegan cookbook podcast Keep On Cooking! The show started out as an interview series with vegan cookbook authors, deep-diving into their work. Sixty three episodes...
by BakeandDestroy | Oct 14, 2022 | BLOG, Grind for Life, More
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...
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 9/11/23* 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...
by BakeandDestroy | May 26, 2023 | BLOG, Easy Recipes, Recipes, Savory Stuff, Vegan
If you follow me on social media, you might be aware that in 2022 I started working with a certified plant-based nutritionist and fitness coach, Belinda Lagasi. My entire approach in the kitchen has changed under her guidance, and I’ve increased the amount of...
by BakeandDestroy | Feb 6, 2023 | BLOG, Cakes & Pies, Easy Recipes, Recipes, Vegan
If you saw my previous Protein Mug Cake recipe and were hoping for a flourless version, or just a different take you’ve come to the right place. This quick snack is full of fresh flavors thanks to the lemon and blueberry, and can be made with oat or almond...
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...
