The Little Issues Publication #442 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my associates! There’s a chill within the air at present and I shivered whereas stepping into the automobile earlier than yoga this morning. The solar is shining although and it’s making me grin. I’m so prepared for fall and winter. Convey on all the comfortable sweatshirts and fuzzy socks, please.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Are you on the lookout for the right pork roast recipe? Roasted all day, left falling aside, and tender sufficient to chop with a fork; this Italian Pork Roast may simply turn into your favourite pork roast with the primary chew.

Fluffy potatoes with crisp, roasted edges are seasoned to perfection with simply rosemary, salt, and pepper in these Rosemary Roasted Potatoes.

Oven-roasted cabbage with balsamic and roasted onions has turn into a little bit of a loopy obsession for me. Attempt it and you’ll perceive.

Rich sausage, hearty potatoes, and tender, earthy green beans come collectively on this extremely flavorful meal. Whether or not you’re on the lookout for a hearty, comforting household dinner or simply want a hassle-free meal choice, this crockpot dinner delivers each time.

I’ve heard from so a lot of you this week after you’ve made this selfmade Blueberry Pie Filling! It actually does style so a lot better than store-bought. And better of all, it’s tremendous straightforward to make. Use it to high pies, cheesecakes, pancakes, or waffles – it’s scrumptious on ice cream too.

You gained’t discover a extra decadent, superb brownie than these wealthy, fudge Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting. They’re chocolate and peanut butter perfection. Wealthy, dense, chocolate brownies topped with fluffy, whipped, peanut butter frosting, what’s to not love? These brownies are downright harmful.

Pumpkin has a easy creamy texture when mixed with heavy cream to create a luscious, wealthy, Pumpkin Ice Cream that’s excellent for any event this vacation season.

What I’m CRAVING: Dark Chocolate Oreos – thanks so much, Lynne. 

My FAVORITE THING this week is that this v-neck tank top. When you have been close to me at present, you’d hear me cheering with pleasure over lastly discovering a high I take pleasure in carrying for yoga apply. I don’t know why this has been such a trouble, however between tops which are extra fitted than I like and ones that fall down or up when twisting and bending, this feels just like the holy grail of shirts. It’s simply the correct size, with loads of protection once I’m transferring round, and better of all, it’s simply plain snug.

What I’m READING: The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness Elyn R. Saks. It is a superbly written memoir of residing with and surviving psychological sickness. The writer is a professor, lawyer, and psychiatrist at USC Regulation College, but she has suffered from schizophrenia for many of her life and she or he nonetheless has ongoing main episodes of the sickness.

That is the story of her life, from the primary time that she heard voices talking to her, to tried suicides, via studying to dwell on her personal as an grownup in a terrifying world. Saks overtly discusses the paranoia, the shortcoming to inform imaginary fears from actual ones, the voices in her head, in addition to the obstacles she overcame to turn into the extremely revered skilled she is at present.

What I’m LISTENING to: Heaven Has Come by Sovereign Grace Music. That is completely stunning music and I’m so glad a pal launched me to it this week. (Thanks, Amanda!) “Oh Come All You Untrue” is my favourite tune on the album, however the whole lot right here is value a hear. I think this album will probably be on repeat over right here for the following couple of months. 

“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he’ll rejoice over you with gladness; he’ll quiet you by his love; he’ll exult over you with loud singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 ESV

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

Mary