Gluten-Free, Vegan Sweet & Savory Treats
WGN 9 Chicago / by Ji Suk Li and Andrea Darlas / March 28, 2025 A pastry chef on a quest to make sweets everyone can enjoy. Mindful Baking Cafe is a gluten-free, vegan bakery constantly evolving to keep up to date with new and tasty pastries. Diane Mejia joins us with more. mindfulbakingcafe.comView More Here.
Where to Get Pie for Pi Day in 2025
WTTW / by Daniel Hautzinger / March 11, 2025 It may be a silly day, but we’re not upset about an excuse to eat pie, and 3/14 (the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi) is as good as any. We've rounded up places in the Chicago area that offer pies. We focused on sweet pies, not hand pies or tarts. We also didn't include restaurants that aren't focused on pie, even if they might have a slice or two on their dessert menu. We will update the list if we learn of any new specials. Email us at
Here’s Where To Get Paczki In Chicago For Fat Tuesday 2025
Block Club Chicago / by Marnie Shure / February 26, 2025 CHICAGO — Celebrating Fat Tuesday with a paczki or two is a Chicago tradition, and there’s no shortage of bakeries catering to demand this year. The Polish doughnuts, pronounced “pownch-key,” are a holiday staple. They’re made from enriched dough and a bit of grain alcohol, covered with powdered sugar, and filled with jam, custard or fruit. This year, Paczki Day, as it’s known to enthusiasts, falls on Tuesday (aka Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent
