Sugarkist Cakes and Pies, the heavenly creations of Chicago pastry chef Jane Roberts. Sugarkist is a special order bakery specializing in seasonal fruit pies and wedding cakes. Sugarkist seeks out local dairy, eggs, and fruit from farms selling at the Green City Market, frequently Klug Farm and Nichols Farm. In addition to special order home delivery, Sugarkist sells mini pies - the perfect dessert for two - at Green Grocer, Provenance Food and Wine, and New Wave Café. With pies like the mystical (for real) Pear Cranberry Hazelnut Crumble, or the divine Chocolate Bourbon Pecan, Sugarkist is not to be missed. Although Jane’s menu changes seasonally, she’s always open to special requests. Today we asked Jane to tell us a little about herself and her mouth-watering desserts. more ›

In case you somehow missed the news, yesterday was President Obama's birthday. But it seems someone played a joke on him. We're pretty sure he asked for a Transformers ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins but instead he was presented with the above, a cake that's destined to show up on Cake Wrecks. more ›

We just wanted to remind you to keep May 30 open on your calendar so you can join us at The Whistler and celebrate Chicagoist's fifth birthday party. We're bringing in some of our favorite bands -- Grammar and The Interiors (plus a surprise musical guest) -- to light up The Whistler's stage and a few of your Chicagoist DJs will keep the soundtrack going in to the night. more ›

Oprah, if you were a cake, and you were starving, would you eat yourself? more ›