Swirlz Cupcakes

With the holiday's approaching, it's time to start planning what you are going to bring to all the festivities and dinner parties that you plan on attending. For the Gluten-free or Vegan, you worry that you won't be able to indulge in all the fun foods that everyone else is eating. Also, with the craziness of this time of year, you may not be able to slave by your oven for days at a time to prepare homemade delicious treats.

Although my first Chicago cupcake love was Sweet Mandy B's, I have found are great substitute in Swirlz Cupcakes. This Lincoln Park bakery specializes in Gluten-free and Vegan cupcakes that are beautifully designed and absolutely delicious. I bought some for a family get together recently and they were a huge hit. You wouldn't have the slightest clue that they had alternative ingredients unless someone told you. In addition to traditional size cupcakes, they offer mini cupcakes as well. You can choose up to 4 flavors for a box of 20 for $20. My favorite was a chocolate marshmallow cupcake that was the special of the day. Next stop will be on a Friday for G-free Red Velvet cupcakes...