Indianapolis Amy

Giveaway: 2 Passes to Landmark Theatres

Hey- it's giveaway time. I've got 2 passes to giveaway to Landmark Theatres.

I'm a serious movie fan and a fan of Landmark Theatres. Read about it here or here.

 
photo credit: Landmark Theatres

1 winner (picked at random) will take away 2 movie passes to Landmark Theatres.

There are no fancy schmancy hoops to jump through. It's easy- leave a comment with your first name and last initial and I'll pick a winner (chosen at random) on Monday a.m. (that's May 20th)

Please note: some other restrictions may apply to using the passes (like exclusions on some special engagements). This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

*Thank you to Landmark Theatres for the tickets for this reader giveaway.* Disclosure: I received passes from Landmark Theatres to giveaway to y'all :)

On My Mind

Hey there. I've officially said bye-bye to winter. See ya and here's the door. It's all capris, sandals and spring-y things. Here's a few things I've been thinking about lately. And a few pics below. Happy weekend to ya:) A.

1. Roger Ebert died His film site was a regular go-to for me. I loved reading his reviews and series & books on great movies.

2. Mad Men on Sunday. I'm psyched and hoping for a kickin' season. Season 5 wasn't my favorite...so I'm looking forward to what happens in 6.

3. Baseball It's opening week!

4. U of L's Kevin Ware on David Letterman

5. breakfast at Tulip Noir is a favorite thing of mine.

6. turnip greens at Cracker Barrel My aunt Jean told me to order them and I did and texted her and said "you were so right." You can order a side for about $2.50. They're quite good with a few splashes of hot sauce.

7. shrimp to go at Kona Jack's fish market I don't go as often as I would like, but recently stopped in to pick up some shrimp to make shrimp cocktail at home. So good-- especially with a spicy cocktail sauce. 

8. Do you have a "going to work song." I do... one or two that I play. This week it's "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root. I know it's played in a ton of movies...but it's a fun song and I don't get tired of it.

9. Good weather means visiting parks and taking Louis for a long walk. West Park in Carmel is always a must-stop with me.

 10. The other week I stopped in Basket Pizzazz in West Clay. I purchased a dog treat for Louis and a couple of other small items, but I'm excited to go back and order a gift basket. They'll work with whatever the budget is and put together the basket and ship it. 

 

 

top row l to r: egg decorating; Louis at the park; bottom row l to r: eggs benedict and Rosemary potatoes at Tulip Noir

 

 

top l to r: shrimp cocktail with a bit of salsa; hanging out at Fresh Market; bottom l to r: Eagle Creek; tuna roll at Kona Jack's

 

 

Finds/Faves

Ignore those cold temps outside... Just put it out of your mind (that's what I'm doing) Spring is only a few days away...Here are a few things on my mind. Happy Monday to you:) -A.

p.s. and a few pictures below... more cooking at home too...

1) This video of Billy Joel at Vanderbilt University... You've gotta see it.

2) I'm addicted to Poirot (the '90s series starring David Suchet as Agatha Christie's brillant detective). 

3) Mad Men is back Sunday, April 7th

4) March Madness is here. Let the bracket craziness begin!

 

 

egg & potato scramble & everything bagel from Bagel Fair (love their bagels)

 

 

eggs benedict

 

 

 

love this quote

 

 

pasta with asparagus

 

relish tray

 

 

shamrock plant $2.99 at Trader Joe's

 

 

martini at Mitchell's

 

 

 

Finds/Faves

Hey there. Congrats to Tom who won the Landmark passes giveaway. I'll try and have another giveaway soon so stay tuned.

Below are a few photos from the past week and a few of my finds/faves- pie, chips & guacamole and  one or two other things I'm digging.  Happy midweek to ya:) -A.

 

left to right: Max, a coworker's Shorkie puppy, homemade waffles, Louis at Eagle Creek Park

 

left to right: playing Bingo, Margaritas (they were very good) at Riviera Maya in Fishers, my aunt Ellen always has gorgeous fresh flowers in her house

Apple Streusel pie at Lulu's, available by the slice (around $3.25). This apple pie is super moist with its crumbly streusel topping. Enjoy it with a cup of coffee at Lulu’s… or if you’re like me get it to go, and enjoy it at home with a glass of wine (sounds weird- but pie and wine tastes good together).  Lulu’s Coffee + Bakehouse, 2292 West 86^th Street, Indianapolis, phone 317-879-1995. Check the web site for menu, hours, specials and more info. *You can order whole pies here.

Chips (around $2.99 for a medium bag) and guacamole (around $3.25 for a half pint) to go at The Tamale Place. I can make some insanely good guacamole (I’ll be cocky about it), but there are many times, where I don’t want to make guacamole and I want some guac to go. The Tamale Place’s guacamole is some of the best I’ve tried. And their homemade chips… damn good ones. The chips are a bit thicker—but it works well for all of that required guacamole scooping. My aunt Jean and uncle Bruce raved about the guacamole, and that’s high praise indeed since they used to live in Arizona and love Mexican food. The Tamale Place, 5226 Rockville Road, Indianapolis, phone, 317-248-9771. Check the web site for menu, hours, directions and more.  *p.s. The Tamale Place’s Pork in Roasted Red Sauce tamale (in a banana leaf), $3.25 is a must-order item.

Silver Linings Playbook A superb cast, writing and directing = a fantastic movie. I love movies about second chances (and sometimes third and fourth chances) and Bradley Cooper does an incredible job as Pat, a guy with recently diagnosed bipolar disorder trying to get his ex-wife back and his life sorted out. Of course—he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) along the way… There’s so much more than that and I really wish the entire cast received Oscars. I plan on seeing it again and fyi, you can see it for a while at Landmark Theatres in Indy. A definite must-see movie.

ID case/lanyard by Coach (in a handful of colors and patterns, around $19.99), I hate those pesky pull tabs on an ID card (and those ID photos, yuck!). I was either missing placing my ID or it fell off a jacket on the ground. Anyway- I noticed someone at work with a Coach ID card holder/lanyard and she told me to go to Coach outlet and get one. I do as I’m told (sometimes). I’m so digging this pink Coach ID holder (a nice pop of spring) and I can leave it on a hook or doorknob at home so it’s easy to spot. Coach Factory Outlet, Edinburgh Premium Outlets, Edinburgh. Check the web site for hours, location and more.

B-I-N-G-O. I haven’t played Bingo in a while, but I was at my aunt Ellen and uncle Ken’s and a few of us sat around the table playing Bingo, while my cousin C. called out the numbers. It’s hard to talk and play Bingo (ya gotta keep track of what’s on your cards), but we did our best and I even won a Bingo. Too fun. I’m not sure where the Bingo game is from, but here’s a similar one at Target, $16.89.