The Little Issues E-newsletter #353 – Life, laughter, and many nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my associates! Good morning, good morning, good morning!! The climate this week has been superb with one other 70 diploma day right here in Ohio. I understand it’s a false trace of spring, however I’m basking in it whereas I can. 

It gained’t be practically so heat right this moment, however there’s no rain within the forecast, so I’m hoping to get out for an extended stroll or hike. Native associates, the place are your favourite walks and straightforward hikes within the Columbus space?

ON THE BLOG this week: Recent strawberries tucked into gentle and fluffy pancakes create the loveliest Strawberry Pancakes you can imagine. If you happen to occur to have some berries available, you’ve gotten the potential for a breakfast that’s sure to make you grin right this moment.

Tender hen and candy corn are mixed in a creamy chicken corn soup with simply sufficient warmth to heat your mouth with out setting it on hearth.

Steaming scorching biscuits topped with melted butter have confirmed irresistible to each member of my household. I’ve made this easy drop biscuit recipe no less than half a dozen occasions over the previous few months. It simply doesn’t get outdated.

Crispy, toasty, and ever so barely tacky, I could make a complete meal out of this garlic parmesan roasted broccoli.

Saucy BBQ pork tucked into melted cheese in a buttery crisp tortilla? That’s one thing I can’t probably resist. This pulled pork quesadilla is a fast and straightforward approach to get a hearty meal on the desk, even on the busiest of weeknights.

Crisp, tart, barely candy, and all the time aromatic, the classic mojito is a cocktail that I by no means get bored with sipping.

Chunk-size potatoes and Brussels sprouts are roasted with spicy sausage and loads of cheese to create an irresistible dinner.

Sticky Asian Meatballs are candy and a bit of bit spicy. I sometimes serve these meatballs over rice, with some steamed or roasted greens on the facet. Nonetheless, they work nice as a celebration appetizer too.

Have you ever tried the Candy Kale Salad at Costco? It begins with shredded kale, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, and a beneficiant handful of broccoli matchsticks. The greens are topped with candy cranberries and salty pepitas earlier than being tossed in a tangy candy poppyseed dressing. The awesomeness of the salad cannot be overstated and now you can make it at home!

What I’m CRAVING: Have you ever tried Peanut Butter Broccoli? (I used to be such a skeptic and even harassed my buddy Lynne concerning the tremendous weird-sounding mixture!) I’ll fortunately eat these phrases now. That is so dang good! Roasted broccoli + peanut butter = a HUGE win with my complete household. I’ll be making it once more this weekend.

My FAVORITE THING this week is that this enameled cast iron skillet. It’s the proper dimension for thus many recipes! I’ve used it no less than six occasions this week and cherished it extra each time. It’s oven secure, I really like the lid that makes it a lined casserole-style pan, and it cleans like a dream.

What I’m LISTENING to: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. If you happen to aren’t already acquainted with them (though I’m assuming most of you already love them as a lot as we do) Large Unhealthy Voodoo Daddy is a up to date swing revival band. Their music is most frequently described as pumped-up swing or dance ground jazz, and so far as I’m involved it’s pure enjoyable.

“Above all, love one another deeply, as a result of love covers over a mess of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 NIV

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

Mary