Eat & Drink This!
LIFT a Glass! 5th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction
Please join us for wine, appetizers, silent auction, and a visit with founder Ft. Jamels James! LIFT is delighted to welcome back again California wineries participating in Pinot Days. Reps will be pouring so plan to be there! Friday, November 11 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS) 2229 S Halsted St Chicago,
Vegans Rejoice as Native Foods Cafe blows into the Windy City!
Native Foods Café has swept into the Windy City – and they’re here to stay. The popular southern California vegan chain is not only launching three restaurants in Chicago, they’ve even made it the new home for their headquarters. If the warm welcome they’ve received is any indication, the bold move was also a bright one! Chickagoan was
How Much Sugar is in Your Favorite Snack?
Bouncing off the walls after your Starbucks’ Grande Java Chip Frappacino with a shot of espresso, topped with whipped cream, hold the fudge? Well you’re in for a WOW(!) because your favorite mid-afternoon pick-me-up may be loaded with sugar! 4.2 grams = 1 teaspoon of sugar, so 1 cube is roughly the same! Check out
Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown
Top vegan chefs from around the city will compete in the first ever Chicago Vegan Chef Showdown to win the coveted title of “Best Vegan Chef”, while raising charitable funds for farmed animal protection. Twenty individuals chefs or teams of chefs (3 maximum on each time) will be competing for the honor. The contest
Free Pinkberry Fro-Yo Preview
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EVENT DATE
July 07, 2011
TIME
5:00PM
- 9:00PM
LOCATION
Pinkberry
ADDRESS
635 N. State Street
FEES
FREE
The L.A.-based frozen yogurt sensation opens its first location in Chicago with free samples for guests.
Chickagoan’s ABC 7 Segment: What to Eat at the Beach
Founder of Chickagoan.com, Alexandra LeFevere, was featured on ABC 7 last weekend — check out her tips on ‘What to Eat at the Beach’ to avoid bloating, water retention and temporary weight gain! **************************** June 25, 2011 (CHICAGO) — We all know the basics of healthy eating, but did you know that some healthy foods
Top 5 Ways to Increase Your Energy Today!
Do you suffer from low energy? Do you wish that you could have the energy of your youth? Not even sure if it’s possible?! The activities that we engage in on a daily basis can either energize us or zap our energy. Do you know how your daily routine is affecting you? Check out my
ABC 7 Chicago Segment: What to Eat at the Beach
June 25, 2011 (CHICAGO) — We all know the basics of healthy eating, but did you know that some healthy foods might not be a good choice if you are headed to the beach? Alexandra Briguglio, holistic health coach and founder and editor of Chickagoan.com, joined us in our ABC7 studio with food suggestions to
Lyfe Kitchen
The most common excuse for eating poorly is: I don’t have the time to eat healthy. Now, there is no excuse. LYFE Kitchen is a guilt-free, fast food restaurant that will showcase food that is affordable, convenient, and healthy. Two veteran executives from McDonalds, as well as founder of Gardein meat-free protein line created this
2 Is Better Than 1: FOOD SYNERGY
What is Food Synergy? Nutritional values of some foods are enhanced through particular food combinations. When these foods are combined, they act synergistically and increase nutrient potency. The Power Couples *Whole-Grain Bread + Peanut Butter: the amino acids lacking in the wheat are available in the peanut butter so the two give all amino acids
