The Little Issues E-newsletter #431 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my associates! Our youngsters are again at school or beginning new jobs, and we’re having fun with the beginning of fall right here in Ohio. We’ve had some gloriously cool mornings right here and I’m attempting to get out and stroll as a lot as potential nowadays.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: I’ve been again within the kitchen this week, cooking and baking some nice new recipes to share. The day off was nice, and I’m excited to get again to work. Is anybody else prepared for some fall consolation meals?

Within the meantime, let’s put collectively a meal plan for this week with some Beer and Garlic Grilled Chicken, Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese, and this Watermelon Fruit Salad.

For my salad cravings, this BLT Chopped Salad and the Italian Grinder Salad must occur quickly.

Ramen Egg Roll in a Bowl is an irresistible skillet of deconstructed egg rolls tossed with ramen noodles and I’m telling you now that you will adore it.

One among my boys requested enchiladas this week, so these cheesy green chile chicken and black bean enchiladas are additionally on the meal plan. It’s a assured two thumbs up from my crowd.

Buttery, garlicky shrimp with loads of vibrant lemon is one thing I can by no means get sufficient of. I’ve a tough time resisting consuming these Garlic Butter Shrimp straight out of the pan every time I prepare dinner them.

I’ve been craving these Cosmic Brownies, so I’ll be making a batch this weekend. (On the pretense of stocking them within the freezer for the youngsters, ha.) 

And I’m considering it’s time to make this Blackberry Coconut Crisp once more, together with a batch of ice cream to scoop over every serving.

My FAVORITE THING this week are these cropped leggings. I’ve been carrying them for a number of years now, and simply purchased a few new pairs. They maintain up effectively and I nearly stay in them each for train and for work days within the kitchen via the autumn and winter.

What I’m READING: A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey. This wasn’t actually a feel-good e book for me. It was extra of an ups-and-downs curler coaster, slightly too sensible for me at occasions. I discovered it each miserable and uplifting at totally different occasions. It was really useful to me, and I seemingly wouldn’t have picked it up by myself. Whereas the e book wasn’t fairly what I anticipated, I wished to know the way it might finish and I’m glad I completed it.

What I’m WATCHING: Always Be My Maybe. I simply rewatched this film and cracked up laughing yet again. It’s such an amazing feel-good flick and I give it two thumbs up.

“I keep in mind the times of outdated; I meditate on all that you’ve executed; I ponder the work of your arms. I stretch out my arms to you; my soul thirsts for you want a parched land.” Psalm 143:5-6 ESV

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

Mary