Chicagoist: Good to Eat and for the Planet Too

rduffy

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 14:18:51 -0600

Oh I'm so there! Thanks for the heads up.

Jim

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:27:47 -0600

Too bad Bleeding Heart isn't that good. Hibiscus pancakes?

Roman

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:58:19 -0600

I don't understand Brad. You say that organic products might contain less cancer causing toxins yet you still wonder if its better for you? Am I missing something?

Amelie-Freak

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:56:10 -0600

I can vouch for Bleeding Heart Bakery and its proprietor, Michelle Garcia, as being an extraordinary little place with a large mission. The pastries are excellent, and she even does custom orders for cakes. For our wedding last year, Michelle designed an egg-less cake to our specifications and included chocolate ganache with fruit flavoring. Not many bakeries, particularly those attempting to cater to weddings and special occasions, can boast that their ingredients are organic or attempt to assuage vegetarians.

quack

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:38:37 -0600

w00t for BHB. Next, can they conform to the 100 Mile Diet? Local is the new organic...

geekgrrl

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:36:16 -0600

i agree with brad. organic doesn't mean low-fat. and i know vegans and 'organic' nuts who have gone to fat on fries alone.

laura

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:19:09 -0600

Brad - I totally agree. I meant guilt-free in that I didn't have to feel guilty about killing the environment. I'm pretty sure all delicious cupcakes are bad for your arteries, regardless of where the ingredients come from.

Brad

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:08:32 -0600

It is often believed that something that is organic is some how better for you. This is misleading. I might be better for the environment or contain less cancer causing toxins, but a doughnut is a doughnut organic or not. Don't get me wrong I'm no health-nut, and I agree organic is the way to go, but it won't save your arteries or keep off the pounds any better than any non-organic alternative.