Weekend, Walking, and Waffles
Happy Monday! This week my schedule is picking up with classes and clients, which means that I will be up nice and early every day this week. I also have some interviews scheduled to talk with some online publications and shows about addiction and my journey, so hopefully I will have some more news to report to you on that front soon.
With everything going on, it’s a good thing I fueled up this weekend. It seems as though I eat very little bread/pasta/grains throughout the week and then somehow 95.5% of my diet on the weekend is solely that. Let’s take a peek.
Saturday
This weekend was BEAUTIFUL in Chicago. Friday and Saturday were in the 50s and it was a welcome glimpse into spring. The temperatures are back down in the 30s now, but it was a glorious couple of days and I’ll take 30s over last year’s temperatures at this time.
Saturday morning we were up nice and early to help a friend look at some apartments and neighborhoods since he will will be moving soon. We headed to Uptown, checked out a place, then headed to brunch at a place called Inspiration Kitchens.
What’s amazing about this place, aside from the food, is that they help the community by focusing their training and employment on those people who need help escaping from a life of homelessness and poverty. It somehow makes this food taste even sweeter.
We started out with The Basket, which contained cheese biscuits, cornbread, homemade molasses butter, and peach preserves. The cornbread was a little dry, but those biscuits slathered in molasses butter and peach preserves were ON POINT.
I got the daily pancake special, which of course I didn’t write down to remember what they were, but they were delicious. I really think I’m almost fully transitioned to a waffle kind of girl because I could only eat like 1.5 of these pancakes before it was too much. Delicious, but HUGE portion.
Neil got the chicken and waffles which also had some ham hidden in there and magical mustard and cayenne pepper sauces. I wish I had stolen his waffle.
After shoving too many pancakes in my mouth, I decided I had to invert myself to take a picture with this mosaic man. Don’t worry, my food stayed intact.
We stopped into Game Stop where I saw that Twilight Princess is being remastered and released next month. Guess I know where all of my free time is going.
We walked around the city from approximately 10 am to 3:30 pm. We made some other stops along the way for coffee and to backtrack when we forgot a bag in one of the stores and ended up covering around 6 miles. Then I collapsed on the couch and ate gummy bears.
After resting for a bit, we headed back into the world to try some mac and cheese pizza at a place called Big G’s Pizza because I had to sample it and compare it to my beloved Dimo’s. Although they seemed to have more cheese, they lacked the flavor I get from Dimo’s. Good thing that’s settled.
Then, because it’s not over until dessert, we walked to Jeni’s Ice Cream in Southport because it is the most magical ice cream you will ever have.
I got a half scoop of sweet cream and a half scoop of pistachio and honey.
We finally headed back, watched a movie, and called it a night.
Sunday
I had one other food destination on my list for this weekend, but before we could go, I needed to get my car working again. Thankfully, my building has this awesome portable jumper machine and I was able to get it started right up.
Note to readers: don’t accidentally leave an interior light on.
We drove to Honey Butter Fried Chicken and I got one of the most delicious sandwiches of my life. Since it was brunch, I was able to add a fried egg and put it on a biscuit, but normally the Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich has fried chicken strips and honey butter and comes on a bun.
I don’t know how to describe this honey butter to you, but it was so amazing. I wanted to eat another one but decided against it. I should have bought a bunch of honey butter and just brought it home.
We finished up the day with checking out another open house in the area and then coming home and doing nothing. Neil and I both had a super early morning today so we wanted to make sure we were rested up for the week.
I hope you had a great weekend and an even better week coming up!
Also a big congrats to Ashley for winning the DAVIDs TEA Sweetheart Collection on Friday!
Questions:
- How was your weather this weekend?
- What was the best thing you did?
- What was the best thing you ate?
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is indeed epic. I haven’t gone as a regular diner because, let’s face it, there isn’t much that I can eat, but I’ve had it at foodie events. I love how much you guys get out and explore. It is pretty awesome!
Also, love Inspiration Kitchen. What a cool place.
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…I Walk It Out! (Weekend Recap)
Well I will eat your portion at honey butter too then
So much drooling going on! You always get out and explore your city and I love that.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted…Weekend Recap – Wine and More Wine
I know! I hope I don’t run out of new places to go!
STOP IT with the food! I am salivating and I want to dive into a vat of that honey butter!
God I wish these places delivered to Alabama 😉
Catherine @ foodiecology recently posted…An Open Letter To The Women Who Read Healthy Living Blogs
Haha honey butter sounds like something they would totally have in Alabama
OMG such good food going on this weekend! I love the concept of that place Inspiration Kitchen!
Kim recently posted…Mini Broccoli & Cheddar Quiches with Cauliflower Crusts
I know it made me love it even more!
I love all your weekend food adventures!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Simple Paleo Granola {GF, Paleo}
Oh man me too 🙂
Looks like a delicious weekend. I didn’t lie today when I spoke about your blog and all the yummy food pics on todays blog love.
Ivanna recently posted…THREE BLOGS YOU WILL LOVE IF YOU ENJOY MINE
It was great! Thanks so much for including me as well!!
Girl, either I need to go to Chicago or you need to come to Asheville, because we need to eat together, like, now.
In addition (in addition?), I think it’s totally logical to do handstands after big meals.
And! You should come to my wedding because we are having a brunch reception and there will be a macaroni & cheese bar plus fried chicken. Consider this an official invitation. 😉
Rosey Rebecca recently posted…Camping Out at Biltmore Coffee Traders
That wedding sounds amazing. Are you in Asheville NC? My sister is looking to move there in a couple months!
Yes, I am! Let me know if you’re in the area! Would love to meet you in person!
Rosey Rebecca recently posted…Camping Out at Biltmore Coffee Traders
” It somehow makes this food taste even sweeter.”
I love that.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Healthy No Bake Giant Monster Cookie for One
I know it made me so happy 🙂
That last picture is killing me! Looks so good!
Charissa (@ColourfulPalate) recently posted…Cilantro Smoothie for the Adventurous Foodie
It’s a good think it’s not closer or I would be eating it far too often. Thanks for reading Charissa!
Love that that restaurant is doing something to take care of the community, besides offer great tasting food 😉 chicken and waffles are one of my favorite brunch dishes!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Charlottesville Spotlight: Moon Maiden’s Delights Bakery
I know I loved it! They’re so great!
Honey Butter Fried Chicken Honey Butter Fried Chicken Honey Butter Fried Chicken!!! I love it so so so much. Can we go back soon? Also I don’t know how you don’t weigh 400 pounds.
Lauren @ i had a big lunch recently posted…What I Ate…Whenever
I would love to go back soon. It was amazing!