The Little Issues E-newsletter #482 – Life, laughter, and many nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my associates! I’m trying ahead to lunch with associates, after which a really relaxed film evening with my household. We’re lastly going to observe the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, and I couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about it. That TV present is nostalgic for our children, and I’ll admit that I can’t wait to see Gerard Butler sort out the function of Stoick the Huge. It’s going to be a enjoyable evening.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Candy peaches, tart and tangy blackberries, contemporary mint, basil, and parsley are tossed along with a tangy-sweet French dressing over creamy burrata to create the summer salad that I can’t stop eating.

Simply in case you haven’t seen, I’ve change into a wee bit obsessive about my air fryer over the previous couple of years, and because it seems, the air fryer creates cheesy French bread pizzas with a chewy, crispy crust. It’s selfmade pizza that’s quick sufficient for a lunch or dinner.

This creamy corn with jalapeno has change into considered one of my favourite corn aspect dishes. The candy pop of contemporary corn is tucked in a wealthy, creamy cheese sauce with jalapenos and pairs fantastically with absolutely anything, from these grilled steak kabobs to roasted chicken to juicy, crisp kielbasa bites and so much more.

After I completed making the sixth or eighth or perhaps it was the tenth batch of peach jam, I made a decision to make use of the final of my peaches to make a easy peach syrup. I had visions of a peach whiskey smash or perhaps a fresh peach martini in thoughts. And after you have a batch of peach syrup available, you’re going to wish to drizzle it into all types of deliciousness.

You’ll wish to save sufficient of the syrup to combine up a pitcher of this peach iced tea too. There’s one thing additional particular a few glass of iced tea when it’s heat outdoors. I’ll fortunately drink tea year-round, however within the summertime, a chilly glass in my hand encourages me to go for the entrance porch and benefit from the second.

To wrap up this yr’s peach enjoyable, I made this peach sorbet. It’s vivid, flavorful, and bursting with juicy sweetness. Made with simply peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt, peach sorbet is proof that the best recipes are sometimes the perfect.

What I’m CRAVING: I simply made this Asian salmon salad final week (for the third? 4th? time previously couple of months) and now I’m craving it once more. It’s simply so dang excellent. Now I’m considering I ought to combine it up with one thing like this Asian shrimp salad. That one appears to be like nice, too.

My FAVORITE THINGS this week are my wireless earbuds. I’ve shared my love for these very cheap earbuds earlier than. (The model new model is at present on sale for $27 – I anticipated complete rubbish the primary time I purchased a pair, and so they wound up being the perfect discover ever. I’ve had mine for years now.) I simply purchased a brand new pair as a result of mine had been lastly carrying out. The brand new ones are purported to be waterproof (although I’m unlikely to ever check that function on function), and the sound is even higher than the unique. 

What I’m READING: I’m in the course of three completely different books, so hopefully I’ll have a completed evaluate for you subsequent week!

What I’m LISTENING to: Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle. That is my favourite of her albums. Her voice is unbelievable, and I’ve mistaken her for Adele a time or two – if you’d like a reference for her sound.

“A joyful coronary heart is sweet medication, however a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 ESV

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

Mary