Giving Thanks

I'm thankful to have my parents, my sister, my neice, my brother-in-law, my cousins, my aunties, my grandmother, & a host of close friends in my life. Even though we celebrate Thanksgiving with all the trimmings, I'm just thankful I get to call on all these meaningful people in my life every day of the year. What a blessing!

Here's some pictures of our Thanksgiving dinner from last year. I can't begin to imagine what it's going to be like this year..beyond amazing, I'm sure!

What a view-- The turkey, dressing, & those luscious golden sweet potato pies baking in the oven!

Up, close, & personal

About to chow down!

I guess someone needed 2 forks to down all their food & wash it down with some sweet tea in a mason jar...Luv it;-)

Racks

...of caramel clusters! Just delicious~

Who's Your Mama Now!

Who is really your mama? No... who's the mama or better yet..where's yo mama and why hasn't she introduced you to Hoosier Mama Pie Company? This newly opened gem located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood is truly about to become a phenomenon. I have to say that amaaaazing is an understatement of how much deliciousness this place is giving away. From your first step into the door, this bakery captures your senses, putting you into a trance, and before you know it, you've eaten two or three slices of pie! Me and a good friend have been frequenting this spot every Saturday since we discovered it walking to a craft fair in the late summer. Here is a little list of what we've tried thus far:

Classic Apple Pie-crust! crust! crust! with firm, sweet, juicy, & cinnamony apples.
Banana Cream Pie- whipped cream heaven at its finest
Raspberry Pie-delectably sweet and savory
Sugar Cream & Pumpkin Pie-see pictures below

We simply can't get enough of the above mentioned; however, there are sooooooo many more selections to choose from: Strawberry Rhubarb, Maple Pecan, Coconut Chess, Lemon Chess, Peanut Butter, Coconut Custard, Key Lime, & Chocolate Cream w/ Bananas. Their menu changes with the season, of course.

Now look at how easy on the eyes this place is-

Say hello to the best pumpkin pie in the city of Chicago. Bundled in heavy whipping cream with staples of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a crust that won't quit, you'll be quick to say that it just doesn't get any better than this! Believe you me, I am not a huge fan of pumpkin pie whatsoever. Sweet potato is my honest to goodness favorite. However, this pie has changed my life!

Sugar Cream Pie--this was sooooooooo delicious! Imagine the best ever caramel frosting you've ever had converted into a cream pie. Yes, this is exactly what this pie tasted like. I honestly wish this post was edible!

So why are you still reading this!?!! Please believe they do sell out! That's right-run, don't walk to get your slice of sheer divineness. Tell 'em Greedy Food Chic sent ya:-)

Hoosier Mama Pie Company

1618 1/2 Chicago Ave

Chicago, 60622

http://www.hoosiermamapie.com/

Whole Foods To The Rescue

Aaaaw I'm so excited! I'm getting settled into new surroundings all around me and it's all good!

The other day, I went to Whole Foods with a friend/coworker. Now this just isn't your typical Whole Foods..it's the brand new one in Lincoln Park! Yippee..yaaaay! First of all, this place is super huge- 75,000 sq. ft. huge and houses a ton of stuff that were beyond my wildest dreams. I mean, I've been shopping with them for years, but it seems to me now that every location divulges a different experience. Okay, so how about there's parking in the building! Now that's especially good on those rainy/snowy days. Once you park and walk in, you take the escalator down and you land right in the produce section. The lovely cherries greeted me as I walked off the electric stairs, so of course I grabbed a bag! I then proceeded into the area where all the toiletries and medicines are located. I couldn't believe they were selling my kinky curly hair products in there for $25.99! I can't remember if I even paid that much but it's good to know that I can now purchase this stuff there when I run out. Right next to that department were these machines where you press a button and it makes peanut, almond, or cashew butter. Yummmmy! I immediately grabbed the plastic bowl to make me some almond butter, but since the machine was temporarily out of order, I opted for peanut. It's soooo good! I have it with a banana in the morning and it's divine. Okay, at this point, I just float through the store on a little tour cuz I'm just mesmerized by everything. I just should've put my basket down and walked through the store, sampling all the aisles--HA!

Whole Foods has a make your own trail mix stand, huge uber fresh salad bar, the hot bar of course, fresh sushi bar, chinese strip, a diner, the pizza pub, dessert deli, 2 wine/beer bars, I mean it just doesn't stop.

Go! See for yourself but please be warned: You could lose your mind with excitement in this place. Oh, and don't spend your whole paycheck there..it's just food! Baaahahahaa...Later!

Visiting Atlanta Any Time Soon?

A really nice lady I've known all of my life is headed to Atlanta for her family reunion. We were talking about all there is to do there and I just said I'll put a list together for you of all my must do favorites when visiting the ATL! As I was done with it, I thought, "this is good," and wanted to post it. So here it is & afterall, this is what this arena is for, right!

For the Young Adults
Luckie Food Lounge – Great food! Lovely bar area, people watching, the restroom is amazing! Gelato & magazine shop..such a fun & beautiful place, you’ll feel lucky to be there!
375 Luckie St
Atlanta, GA 30313
www.luckiefoodlounge.com

Harlem Bar (same owners as the Social House) Always jumpin’ & fun atmosphere
262 Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta, GA 31132
404-588-0014
www.harlembaratlanta.com

Café Circa (Black-Owned)
464 Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-477-0008
www.cafecircaatl.com

Strip (Atlantic Station) Great social setting, beautiful location..the scene to be seen! 

The Castleberry Hill Corridor – Lounges, pizza pubs, art galleries, urban vibes,…just a nice area to park the car, take a walk, network, and go door to door checking out the spots!
257 Peters St. SW
Atlanta, GA 31132
404-523-1555
www.mbaratlanta.com (Website of 1 the many lounges in this area. Hungry? Try the turkey burger sliders w/fries!)

W Atlanta, Midtown – Check local listings or call and find out the happs at this location
188 14th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30361
404-892-6000

Restaurants
Tavern @ Phipps- Great tavern food right in the heart of Buckhead.
3500 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-814-9640

Busy Bee Café (Soul Food) –Hole in the wall location but it is so what the people need and want in their lives! Yeast rolls, cornbread muffins, fried green tomatoes, baked or fried chicken, smothered pork chops, catfish, sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, collard greens, black eyed peas over rice, peach cobbler, nana pudding..Basically, Soul Food the movie meets your reality! 
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 525-9212
www.thebusybeecafe.com

Thumbs Up Diner- Fantastic breakfast in the MLK Jr./Sweet Auburn district
573 Edgewood Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.thumbsupdiner.com

Social House- Black owned breakfast/brunch in a southern home bed/breakfast setting. This place is located around the corner from Atlantic Station
1663 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
www.socialhouseatl.com


Flying Biscuit (Breakfast & Lunch)
Great breakfast w/ delicious biscuits that come with apple butter..yum! Visit website for additional locations.
1001 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-874-8887
www.flyingbiscuit.com

Riverstreet Sweets- Savannah favorite in the Heart of Atlanta located in Phipps Plaza. Best pralines, candied pecans, with a selection of the best fudge in town!
www.riverstreetsweets.com

Café Intermezzo- Italian ambiance. Let the dessert attendant help you choose a delectable sweet treat out of their glass bakery bar. Have coffee, tea, or any drink of choice from their vast drink selection menu.
1845 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-355-0411
www.cafeintermezzo.com

Shopping

Atlantic Station
Lenox Mall
Virginia Highlands (Boutique Shopping & Dining)
Stonecrest Mall
Perimeter Mall
Dawsonville Outlets
Discovery Mills (Similar to Gurnee Mills)

Enjoy!
Greedy Food Chica

On Being A Lady...

The best way to learn to be a lady is to see how other ladies do it.
— Mae West

Hannah's World

At work, we've been running this eatery in the ground during lunch-Hannah's Bretzel. They are an establishment that takes being healthy to another level! And I mean it's extreme! For the Marketing Off-site meeting at work today, Hannah's was in full effect! From turkey sammiches with swiss gruyère cheese to smoked salmon with capers and a dill crème fraiche on a bretzel baguette..everything was just amazingly fresh and tasted oh so darn good! The desserts consisted of delectable blondies with organic chocolate chips on top to moist banana bread...I mean everything was just fantastic! If you're ever in the Chicago area, you HAVE to hit up the Bretzel! Tell 'em Greedy Food Chic sent you! :-D