Corked and Forked: Sweet Freedom Bakery
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When we hear the words sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan used in conjunction with baked goods, faces don’t usually light up. Visions of cardboard cookies and styrofoam cupcakes are far too often a reality in the realm of the eggless wonders that perpetrate too many “bakeries.”
When news trickled forth about Sweet Freedom Bakery, another sugar factory ready to fly the Vegan Flag, I rolled my eyes at the thought of yet another healthy place to eat sweets. Why mess with way too much butter, way too much sugar, and lots of gluten? It’s delicious.
“There were plenty of places that did vegan, but to be gluten-free and allergen-free was a new concept here in Philly,” said Allison Lubert, one of the founders of Sweet Freedom Bakery. “We also understand this town knows flavor, so there was no way to skimp on giving the public what they want. We had something to prove.”
Lubert and her business partner Heather Esposito made a huge splash in the culinary scene when they opened their doors, garnering immediate media attention, and critical acclaim. Being mentioned everywhere from ABC News to Philly Mag, the lovely ladies of Sweet Freedom hit the big time with their recent appearance on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. While they didn’t come home with the win, they did show America that being sensitive to the needs of the allergy prone, and those who are affected by gluten, doesn’t mean they’re restricted creatively.
While they make tons of different flavored cupcakes to satiate the public’s current obsession with the mini-munchies, my real favorite goodies are the luscious and gooey Blueberry Crumble, the Chocolate Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts, and the Macaroons. And if you have a gaggle of folks in your house, we suggest the ridiculously great Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake.
For those people who don’t live in the downtown area, Sweet Freedom now delivers all across the U.S. via UPS, so all the deliciousness can be brought directly to your door. So, before you decide to deep-fry some Oreos at home, check out Sweet Freedom Bakery for some healthier sweet tooth options.
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