The Little Issues Publication #437 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my mates! As all the time, when October rolls round, I merely should quote my beloved Anne woman, “I’m so glad I reside in a world the place there are Octobers.” Our climate has been completely pretty this week and I’ve soaked it up each time potential. 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 facet of rice or potatoes, or chopped up and tossed with pasta (that’s my favourite approach to get pleasure from these for lunch leftovers!), these zucchini boats are prone to be a win together with your entire household.

Crispy on the surface, delicate and fluffy on the within, these Roasted Red Potatoes are certain to turn into a daily characteristic in your menu. The youngsters completely liked them.

Dip these potatoes or some crispy roasted Brussels sprouts on this Bang Bang Sauce for a facet 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 include 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, superbly citrusy rhubarb, and topped with a traditional 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 must put these on my must-make baking checklist 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 and so they’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 12 months 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 undoubtedly not for everybody, in case you get pleasure from post-apocalyptic dystopian sci-fi motion films it’s a enjoyable watch. I watched this one with my son and we each actually preferred 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 e-book Prayer in the Night a few years in the past and shared it with you right here as nicely, nevertheless it bears mentioning once more. I’ve shared it with numerous individuals and gifted it many instances as nicely. It’s merely wonderful and this e-book has an excellent many stable 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 tune final week and I completely find it irresistible.

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

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

Mary