The Little Issues E-newsletter #437 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! As all the time, when October rolls round, I merely should quote my beloved Anne lady, “I’m so glad I stay in a world the place there are Octobers.” Our climate has been completely beautiful this week and I’ve soaked it up every time doable. As I write this, the solar is shining and there’s a cold breeze outdoors. 

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Tacky, saucy, wealthy and hearty Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a favourite in my home. Whether or not you serve them on their very own, with a aspect of rice or potatoes, or chopped up and tossed with pasta (that’s my favourite option to take pleasure in these for lunch leftovers!), these zucchini boats are more likely to be a win along with your entire household.

Crispy on the skin, smooth and fluffy on the within, these Roasted Red Potatoes are certain to turn out to be a daily function in your menu. The children completely beloved them.

Dip these potatoes or some crispy roasted Brussels sprouts on this Bang Bang Sauce for a aspect dish scrumptious sufficient to steal the dinner present.

Heath Bar Cookies begin with a chocolate chip cookie dough base, however along with these melting semi-sweet morsels, these wealthy buttery cookies comprise the toffee-tastic magic of Heath bars.

This clean and creamy Honey Ice Cream with Cardamom and Cinnamon is the final word complement to a bowl of berries or grilled peaches. It’s additionally terrific scooped right into a cone or bowl by itself, or drizzled with warm berry sauce. The flavors on this ice cream are unforgettable.

Filled with tender apples, fantastically citrusy rhubarb, and topped with a basic brown sugar oat crisp topping, Apple Rhubarb Crisp blends seasons collectively in candy tart concord.

What I’m CRAVING: I’m actually wishing I had a few of my cousin Hannah’s Cranberry Bliss Biscotti in the home this morning. I have to put these on my must-make baking listing quickly! 

My FAVORITE THINGS this week are my dishwashing gloves. They’ve a cuff that helps forestall water from splashing and getting contained in the gloves. I’ve the medium dimension they usually’re the PERFECT not-too-tight, not-too-loose match, tremendous simple each to placed on and take off. I’ve been utilizing them for nearly a yr now and nonetheless love them as a lot because the day I first tried them.

What I’m WATCHING: Alita: Battle Angel. Whereas it’s positively not for everybody, in case you take pleasure in post-apocalyptic dystopian sci-fi motion films it’s a enjoyable watch. I watched this one with my son and we each actually appreciated it. Written by James Cameron with talks of a sequel, my fingers are crossed now for an additional one. 

What I’m READING: Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren. I learn her first guide Prayer in the Night a few years in the past and shared it with you right here as nicely, however it bears mentioning once more. I’ve shared it with numerous individuals and gifted it many instances as nicely. It’s merely glorious and this guide has an excellent many strong takeaways as nicely. I like to recommend them each.

What I’m LISTENING to: Mercy’s War by Jon Foreman. My son despatched me this music final week and I completely find it irresistible.

“You retain him in good peace whose thoughts is stayed on you, as a result of he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3 ESV

Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!

Mary