Not For Rabbits

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addictedchicago:

GET YOUR VEG ON:

Local, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Wheat free, Organic, Vegan, & more…

Whether you’re a die heart vegan or a lover of all things BEEF, these Chicago hot spots will have you hooked on all things healthy and fresh.

Bakery/Café:

The Bleeding Heart Bakery:

This is not your typical bakery. After all, how often do you go into a bakery and find the term punk rock pastry being used? Putting their entire heart and soul into their food, The Bleeding Heart Bakery caters to EVERYONE. From the sweet tooth addict to the person with allergies, there is sure to be something to fulfill your needs.

1955 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 6am-9pm

*Local ingredients *Organic *Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/bleedingheartbakery?sk=wall

http://www.thebleedingheartbakery.com/

Craves Café:

Craves sells their treats at farmers markets and catered events. See website for locations.

*Vegetarian

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craves-Cafe/113854885313481?sk=info

http://www.cravescafechicago.com/

Delicious Vegan Café:

Lemon bars and red velvet whoopie pies, need I say more…..

3827 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL.

Monday: 8am-3pm, Tuesday-Saturday: 8am-8pm, Sunday: 9am-6pm

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/pages/delicious/48874171983?sk=wall

http://deliciousvegancafe.blogspot.com/

Fritz Pastry:

From vegan donuts to muffins to Fritz Vanilla and Chocolate cakes, this is a MUST TRY!

1408 W. Diversey Parkway Chicago, IL.

Tuesday-Wednesday: 8am-3pm, Thursday-Friday: 8am-6pm, Saturday: 9am-4pm, Sunday: 9am-2pm

*Some vegan 

http://www.facebook.com/fritzpastry?sk=wall

http://www.fritzpastry.com/

Rose’s Bakery:

For people with severe allergies/dietary restrictions look no further. Rose’s Bakery offers a huge assortment of breads, cookies, granola, brownies, and other baked goods that are made for the most specific dietary restrictions.

2901 Central Street Evanston, IL.

Monday-Thursday: 10am-5pm

Friday: 10am-7pm, Saturday: 9am-7pm, Sunday: 11am-4pm

*Dairy free  *Gluten free *Vegan *Wheat free

-You can also order treats online at Rose’s Bakery.

http://www.rosesbakery.com/

Food Truck:

Door to Door Organics Chicago:

Delivering fresh, organic produce, Door to Door Organics delivers to your home or office in a snap.

*Organic

http://www.facebook.com/DoorToDoorOrganicsChicago?sk=wall

http://Chicago.DoorToDoorOrganics.com/

Homage Street Food:

Looking to try flavors from around the world? Homage Street Food brings to life delicious affordable and local street food. Check out their website for their schedule and menu.

*Vegan

http://homagestreetfood.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homage-Street-Food/100851666668024?ref=pb&sk=wall

Ste Martaen:

Just say cheese, Ste Martaen sells a great vegan cheese alternative.

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/SteMartaen?sk=wall

http://stemartaen.com/

Juice Bar:

Doc’s Juice and Smoothies:

2151 W. Armitage Chicago, IL.

Monday-Friday: 8am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday: 8am-6pm

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Docs-Juice-and-Smoothies/82430239373?sk=wall

Good To Go! Jamaican Cuisine and Fresh Juice Bar:

1947 W. Howard Chicago, IL.

Monday-Thursday: 12pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm, & Sunday: 12pm-9pm

http://www.chicagojerkchicken.com/contact-good-to-go-chicago-il.htm

Green Corner:

1880 North Damen Ave. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 8am-6pm

http://www.greencornerchicago.com/index.html

Peeled:

1571 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm

http://peeledchicago.com/index.html

Market:

Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand:

Open all year long, the Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand offers hundreds of fresh, local products.

66 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Friday: 11am-7pm, Saturday: 11am-4pm

*Local products *Organic

http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/attractions/tourism/chicago_s_downtown.html

Chicago Raw Food:

No need for explanation, Chicago Raw Food delivers 100% plant-based food of only the highest quality.

131 North Clinton Street, Suite 7 (French Market) Chicago, IL

*Raw *Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Raw-Food/363251960646?sk=wall

http://chicagorawfood.com/

Cousin’s Incredible Vitality:

Cousin’s offers gourmet raw food, products, services, and educational activities and events.

3038 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 11am-9pm

*Organic *Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/cousinschicago?sk=wall

http://www.cousinsiv.com/store/store.htm

DOSE Market:

Local artisans, chefs, bakers, and much more!

February 12, 2012

435 E. Illinois Street

*Organic *Some vegan

See website for hours

http://dosemarket.com/info/

Empty Bottle Farmers Market:

Local vendors, Empty Bottle tunes, and BOOZE…..Not too shabby

1035 N. Western Chicago, IL.

Every third Sunday of the month

*Local products *Organic

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Empty-Bottle-Farmers-Market/325403920714?sk=wall

The French Market:

Located underneath the Ogilvie train station, The French Market has a great variety of food vendors. My favorites include Loop Juice (I love the ½ Orange, ½ carrot juice), RAW, and Flip Crepes!

131 North Clinton Street Chicago, IL.

Monday-Friday: 7am-7:30pm and Saturday: 8:30am-5:30pm

*Local *Organic *Some Vegan

http://www.frenchmarketchicago.com/

Green Grocer Chicago:

Whether your shopping for groceries to refill your pantry or looking for a delicious and healthy lunch to go, The Green Grocer Chicago will be sure to have what you need. Be sure to check out their website for a $5 off coupon with a purchase of $20 or more.

1402 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Friday: 10am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9am-9pm

*Local products *Organic

http://www.facebook.com/GreenGrocerChicago?ref=mf

http://www.greengrocerchicago.com/

Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market:

Located in the Congress Theater lobby, the Logan Square Indoor Farmers Market features a wide variety of local, organic products.

2135 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL

Takes place every Sunday through March 25^th

10am-2pm

*Local products *Organic

http://www.facebook.com/LoganSquareFarmersMarket?sk=wall

http://www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org/

Online Stores:

Azucar Vegan Bakery:

*Vegan cupcakes and treats

azucarveganbakery@yahoo.com 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Azucar-Vegan-Cupcakes-and-Treats/157610407653440?sk=info

Bot Bakery:

*Gluten free *Organic *Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/botbakery?sk=info

Canary Confectionary:

*Vegan cupcakes, truffles, carved cakes, mousse, and more!

http://www.facebook.com/CanaryConfectionery?sk=info

Hilary’s Cookies:

*Offers Vegan Cookies

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hilarys-Cookies/214800245202114?sk=wall

http://www.eathilaryscookies.com/

Liz Lovely:

*Gluten free *Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/lizlovely

http://www.lizlovely.com/index.php

Upton’s Naturals:

*Natural food products *Vegan

http://www.uptonsnaturals.com/

Ste Martaen:

*Vegan Cheese

http://www.facebook.com/SteMartaen

http://stemartaen.com/

Restaurants:

Amitabul Restaurant:

Using only the freshest ingredients, Amitabul offers authentic Buddhist Healing Vegan Cuisine.  

6207 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL

Tuesday-Sunday: 12-9pm

*Vegan

http://www.amitabulvegan.com/

Blind Faith Café

For over 30 years Bind Faith Café has been serving up some of what I believe to be the BEST vegetarian cuisine!

525 Dempster St. Evanston, IL

*Certified green *Organic *Vegan

http://www.blindfaithcafe.com/

The Chicago Diner:

You can’t go wrong at The Chicago Diner. If you can, come on the off hours because it does get busy but the wait is worth the taste. The black bean burger is one of my favorites. For something sweet try their vegan carrot cake, it’s sinfully good!!!!

3411 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL.

*Gluten free  *Organic *Vegan

Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm, Friday: 11am-11pm, Saturday: 10am-11pm, Sunday: 10am-10pm

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Chicago-Diner/202660051249

http://www.veggiediner.com/wp/

Cousin’s  IV:

Cousin’s offers gourmet raw food, products, services, and educational activities and events.

3038 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 11am-9pm

*Raw *Vegan

http://www.cousinsiv.com/restaurant/restaurant.htm

Dragon Lady Lounge:

3188 N. Elston Chicago, IL.

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/pages/dragon-lady-lounge/134987093195974?sk=wall

I Dream of Falafel:

Offering affordable and tasty Mediterranean cuisine.

3 locations:

331 S. Franklin Chicago, IL. Monday-Friday: 10:30am-3pm

112 W. Monroe Chicago, IL. Monday-Friday: 10:30am-4pm

555 W. Monroe Chicago, IL. Monday-Friday: 10:30am-8pm, Saturday: 11am-7pm

*Gluten free *Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/IDreamofFalafel

http://www.idreamoffalafel.com/index.php

Green Zebra:

A contemporary vegan experience.

1460 West Chicago Ave Chicago, IL.

Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday: 5pm-10pm, Sunday Brunch: 10:30am-2pm, Sunday Dinner: 5pm-9pm

http://www.greenzebrachicago.com/

Handlebar Bar & Grill:

Open late and absolutely delicious, The Handlebar Bar & Grill has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options.

2311 W. North Ave Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 10am-2am

*Some vegetarian *Some vegan

http://handlebarchicago.com/

Karyn’s on Green:

Chorizo Sliders, Roasted Forged Mushroom, Tempura Avocado, Kale Slaw…..hungry yet?

130 South Green St. Chicago, IL.

Tuesday-Thursday: 11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 11:30am-11pm, Sunday: 10am-9pm

http://www.facebook.com/karynsongreen

http://www.karynsongreen.com/

Loving Hut:

Fast Food Vegan with no compromise.

5812 North Broadway Chicago, IL.

Monday & Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-9pm

*Vegan

http://lovinghut.us/chicago/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Loving-Hut-Chicago/161947723817411?sk=wall

M Henry:

Healthy and rich food made with love.

5707 N. Clark Chicago, IL.

See website for hours

*Local produce *Organic

http://www.mhenry.net/

MANA Food Bar:

Tasty drinks and even tastier food.

1742 West Division Chicago, IL.

Sunday-Thursday: 4pm-10pm, Friday: 4pm-11pm, Saturday: 12pm-11pm

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MANA-food-bar/44409143778?sk=info

http://www.manafoodbar.com/index.html

Native Foods Café:

HUGE FAN of the Scorpion Burger and sweet potato fries.

3 locations:

Lakeview- 1023 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 11am-10pm

Loop-218 South Clark Street Chicago, IL.

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-8pm and Sunday: 10:30am-4pm

Wicker Park- 1484 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL.

Monday-Sunday: 11am-10pm

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/NativeFoods

http://www.nativefoods.com/

Pick Me Up Café:

From the quirky atmosphere to the sky-high vegan carrot cake, Pick Me Up is AMAZING! A great place to go from dusk till dawn.

3408 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Tuesday; 11am-3am, Wednesday: 12pm-1pm, 5pm-3am, Thursday: 11am-3am, Friday: 1pm-4am, Saturday: 9am-4am, Sunday: 5am-3am

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pick-Me-Up-Cafe/104939119549987

Protein Bar:

I’m a huge fan of their wraps aka. Bar-ritos (I love the Guac & Roll with tofu and the Vegan Bar-rito)!

*Some vegan

5 locations around the loop, See website!

http://www.proteinbarchicago.com/

Quesadilla La Reyna del Sure:

Tasty Mexican vegetarian cuisine.

2235 N. Western Ave Chicago, IL.

Monday-Thursday: 10am-11pm, Friday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-10pm

*Vegetarian

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quesadilla-Mexican-Vegetarian-Vegan-Cuisine/221916221166665?sk=wall

http://www.facebook.com/VeganMoFo?sk=wall

Santullo’s Eatery:

Known as bringing New York Slice to Wicker Park .

1943 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL.

Monday-Wednesday and Sunday: 11am-11pm, Thursday: 11am-12am, Friday-Saturday: 11am-3am

*Vegetarian

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santullos-Eatery/231212433578384?sk=wall

Soul Vegetarian East:

Good taste and nutrition. A must try.

205 E. 75^th Street Chicago, IL

Monday-Thursday: 11am-9pm

Friday: 11am-10pm, Saturday: 8:30am-10pm, Sunday: 8:30am-9pm

*Vegan

http://www.soulvegetarianeast.com/

Sprout:

It’s no surprise that Sprout has grown to be quite the success. Chef Dale Levitski of Sprout was the first Chicagoan to appear on “Top Chef.” Levitski creates delicious and bold comfort food you have to try.

1417 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL.

Tuesday-Thursday: 5:30-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 5:30pm-11:00pm, Sunday Brunch: 10:30am-2:30pm

*Organic

http://www.facebook.com/SproutRestaurant?ref=ts

http://sproutrestaurant.com/

Sultan’s Market:

They have the BEST falafels period.

2057 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL.

*Vegan

http://www.facebook.com/myfalafel?sk=wall

http://chicagofalafel.com/

Uncommon Ground:

Known as the Country’s first certified organic roof top farm, Uncommon Ground offers only the best food for you.

2 locations:

Wrigleyville: 3800 North Clark Street Chicago, IL.

Edgewater: 1401 West Devon Ave Chicago, IL.

See website for hours

*Green *Local produce *Organic *Some vegan

http://www.uncommonground.com/

Victory’s Banner:

A must try for breakfast!

2100 W. Roscoe Chicago, IL.

Wednesday-Monday: 8am-3pm

*Some vegan

http://victorysbanner.com/index.php

Pretty much all my favorite places to eat in Chicago are on this list. 

(via backyardgoldmine)

andreademaio:

Homemade Pita Chips. These could possibly be one of the easiest and most delicious things to make. Another added plus is that they’re healthier than the pita chips you buy in the store, and in my opinion, taste better.

Just cut up flour tortillas, paint with extra virgin olive oil, add desired seasonings, and bake in the oven for a few minutes at 350. 

hellotruelove:

Rick Bayless is the best and I wish NYC could claim him but he’s a Chicago guy (we’re hoping to check out his restaurant when we visit my adorable nephews err and my sis and brother-in-law in September).

Back to the point: these enchiladas are scrumptious!

You’ll…

Servings: 4
Cook time: 20 minutes
Preheat oven: 375˚

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 pieces 
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly oil a baking sheet. 
2. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
3. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
4. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin and chili sauce.
5. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties. 
6. If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side. 

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Ingredients:

• 1lb of hulled strawberries 
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of jaggery* or packed brown sugar or 1 cup of sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp of panch foran**(spice mix)
• 2 tsp of oil( olive oil or vegetable oil)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a thick bottom saucepan. Add panch foran
2. Once it starts to pop add strawberries and stir it once. Add lemon juice. Mix it all together and and turn the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
3. As soon as it starts boiling, turn the heat to low and stir jaggery/brown sugar/sugar.
4. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves. Gently boil until the strawberries are clear and thick.
5. To test if chutney is done, take some to the back of your spoon and let it stay out in the air for about 10-15 minutes then run finger through it. If it wrinkles then it’s done. 
6. Turn off the heat and let cool. 

*Jaggery is an unrefined form of sugar cane that’s really healthy for you.

** You can find a recipe for it here.

(Source: honestcooking.com)

thestoryofagirl:

I had leftover chick peas in the fridge so I decided to make hummus. My recipe was sort of made up on the spot, so it is a little different than traditional hummus. I also had no tahini so I substituted. It turned out really good.

• 1 can chick peas, drained
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (tahini substitute)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste

Blend together. Serve with veggies, crackers, pitas or whatever else you’d like. Dip, spread and enjoy!

delishytown:

Potato Veggie Pancakes

These are easy and quick, full of fresh, healthy vegetables, and use up leftover mashed potatoes from last nights dinner. More importantly, they’re crispy and yummadelicious.

I used some squash from the garden in these vegetable pancakes. You can use carrots, squash, potatoes, kale, or any veggies you have on hand.

To make these:  In a mixing bowl, combine 1 shredded carrot, a chopped shallot, a couple of small grated squashes, and a grated yukon gold potato.( I first grated the potato into a colander and rinsed it to remove some of the starch) Add 2 eggs, 1 tsp flour, and salt and pepper & appx 1 or 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes. If you don’t have any leftover mashed potatoes, just leave it out, these still come out pretty awesome.

Fry them in a little bit of oil, cook for a few minutes on each side, & drain on paper towels. Serve with fresh fruit and plain Greek style yogurt. 

Yum!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 block of firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed
• 1/3 cup soymilk
• 2 tbsp of mustard
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of onion powder
• 1 tsp of dried parsley (optional)
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper
• 1 tbsp of nutritional yeast (optional)
• 3/4 cup of bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Whisk together the soymilk, mustard, nutritional yeast,  and spices until smooth in a wide bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. 
2. Coat each piece of of tofu with soymilk and mustard mixture first and then coat with bread crumbs. 
3. Fry in oil until golden brown. Serve with ketchup, barbecue sauce or dipping sauce.
4. For a lower fat alternative lay tofu pieces on a covered baking sheet and bake at 350* for 23 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. 

I’ve been really busy. I’m going to que up some recipes for the next couple of days. 

I like to try out the recipes before I post them, that’s part of why there haven’t been any lately, but I haven’t tried all the post that I’m going to que. I’m going to tag the ones I’ve made with “I’ve made this” and I’m going to do that from now on.