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

Welcome to the weekend, my pals! As all the time, when October rolls round, I merely should quote my beloved Anne woman, “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 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 aspect of rice or potatoes, or chopped up and tossed with pasta (that’s my favourite method to take pleasure in these for lunch leftovers!), these zucchini boats are prone to be a win along with your entire household.

Crispy on the skin, gentle and fluffy on the within, these Roasted Red Potatoes are certain to develop into a daily function in your menu. The children completely cherished 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 include the toffee-tastic magic of Heath bars.

This easy and creamy Honey Ice Cream with Cardamom and Cinnamon is the last 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 record quickly! 

My FAVORITE THINGS this week are my dishwashing gloves. They’ve a cuff that helps stop 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 straightforward 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 undoubtedly not for everybody, when 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 one more 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 properly, but it surely bears mentioning once more. I’ve shared it with numerous individuals and gifted it many occasions as properly. It’s merely glorious and this guide has an amazing many stable takeaways as properly. I like to recommend them each.

What I’m LISTENING to: Mercy’s War by Jon Foreman. My son despatched me this track 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