Indianapolis Amy

On My Mind: Mid May

 Hey y'all. It's mid May and I'm posting a few things on my mind (food, music, movies, etc.) and sharing some photos below. More posts this week. Happy day to you. :) Aimée

p.s. what are you loving lately? Leave me a note in the comments. Thanks!

1. Florida corn and tomatoes at Broccoli Bill's in Noblesville. Yes!

2. I've got a hot sauce shelf at home (it's a small shelf) and I'm a fan of  Texas Pete pepper sauce. It's very good on eggs, pork chops and spinach or other greens.

3. Haagen-Dazs sea salt caramel gelato -oh my this is good and available in mini cups at Marsh Grocery Stores (for around $1.25 for a mini cup).

4. Here’s one of my latest blog posts at  Visit Hendricks County –an interview with Jeremy Allen, General Manager and Golf Pro at West Chase Golf Club in Brownsburg. 

5.  "London" by She & Him I'm digging this song.

6.  "What Does It Take" by Junior Walker and The All Stars a fun spring/summer song...

7. I loved this story on Sidney Poitier (from CBS Sunday Morning).

8. Norah Jones singing “Forever Young” (Headbutler.com).

9.  Before Midnight yep, I’m gonna see it.

10. I sure could go for a margarita (here's a pic of one I made last year-- it's picture #4 in the slideshow) on Bon Appetit.

11. Amelia’s videos on Bon Appetempt are quirky and funny and this one made me want to go back to Scottsdale. Always cool music in Bon Appetempt’s videos.

 

 

top left to right: baseball legends stamps from the post office; one of my favorite pairs of shoes; bottom left to right: doggie cup from Ritter's Frozen Custard; dinner at home: roasted chicken leg, tons of veggies

 

 

 

 

top left to right: flowering tree branches from Trader Joe's; Greek salad from Athen's on 86th; bottom left to right: gyro sandwich from Athen's; Louisiana stamps from the post office

 

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

 

 

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

Louis- ready for St. Patrick's Day

 

St. Patrick's Day card from my aunt Jean and uncle Bruce (fans of all things Irish)

 

front door-- ready for St. Patrick's Day

 

 

shamrock plant, $2.99 at Trader Joe's

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you. A large part of my family's heritage is Irish and I've been keen on all things Irish since childhood...movies, music, books, you name it.

I studied abroad in Ireland and celebrated my 21st birthday there. If you haven't been to Ireland before-- you must go. The people are lovely and warm and the country is gorgeous. Ireland is wonderful.

I plan on celebrating later with a plate of corned beef and cabbage... and watching one of my favorite Irish movies listed below... Wishin' you a fantastic St. Patty's! -A.

1) The Quiet Man tonight on Turner Classic Movies at 9:30p.m. This 1952 movie is one of my favorite Irish movies... it's got it all charm, humor, romance, lovely scenery. Stars: John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

2) The Commitments. This 1991 movie about a group of working class Irish getting a band together is a must-see. The soundtrack still holds up with classics like "Chain of Fools", "In the Midnight Hour" and "Try a Little Tenderness."

3) Once. Guy meets Girl and they make beautiful music together... If you haven't seen it-- you must see it. The soundtrack is fantastic. FYI- Glen Hansard (Guy) was in The Commitments (above).