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The Little Issues Publication #358 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!


Welcome to the weekend, my pals! We’re in Louisiana this weekend and headed to a crawfish boil this afternoon. That’s a primary for me and I’m fairly excited to see the way it’s completed.

We’re planning to spend a few hours in New Orleans tomorrow morning earlier than heading house – principally lengthy sufficient to stroll a bit in Jackson Sq. and get espresso and beignets at Cafe Du Monde. (That entire work-school-life factor is making this a fast journey.) Shoot me a word if there’s one thing I really shouldn’t miss within the space.

ON THE BLOGS this week: This spice and herb crusted pork roast is full of taste and a shocking kick from the peppers and the salt. Pork sirloin roast makes a scrumptious dinner any night time of the week.

Our pal Tony’s Sluggish Cooker Baked Beans are chock-full of bacon and beef, sweetened with molasses after which simmered till thick and candy. Once I let you know that folks go loopy over these beans, I’m not exaggerating. 

Crunchy but chewy; candy and smokey, I really feel like goldilocks once I eat this cauliflower broccoli salad as a result of it has simply the correct amount of the whole lot. In the event you’re something like me, you’ll end up making and consuming this salad on repeat!

In the event you’re a fan of the strawberries and cream mixture, a candy steaming bowl of strawberries and cream oatmeal is kind of presumably the epitome of breakfast consolation meals.

Tender peas, candy carrots, and savory bits of celery and onions in a creamy, wealthy beef gravy baked inside a buttery crust make for a improbable floor beef pot pie.

Crispy, ever so tender, and delicious air fryer smashed Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze are inconceivable to go up. I dare you to eat only one.

Flaky tuna, crunchy bits of crimson onion, and bell peppers tossed with freshly cooked pasta in a creamy, tangy dressing make for a colourful (and oh so very tasty!) Tuna Pasta Salad.

No-bake cookies have met their match with these no bake chocolate peanut butter bars. It doesn’t get a lot simpler than simply stirring the whole lot collectively and pouring it right into a pan.

Darkish chocolate ice cream delivers simply the correct amount of sweetness, it’s the proper deal with for chocolate lovers who get pleasure from a bittersweet twist.

What I’m CRAVING: Have you ever heard of a Danish Dream Cake? My mouth is watering on the considered that fluffy gentle cake with a coconut caramel topping. I want to do this one for myself!

My FAVORITE THINGS this week are my wi-fi earbuds. I don’t know once I’ve ever been so happy with a $30 buy – and so they’re on sale now for $25! My children and I all have these earbuds and in over 18 months of near-constant use, we’ve got but to have any points with them. They proceed to work flawlessly.

What I’m LISTENING to: Walker Hayes. Admittedly, I’m a bit of late to this social gathering, however a lot of his music is simply plain enjoyable. He’s definitely not everybody’s cup of tea and I’m discovering that nation music purists don’t appear to be his largest followers. However that isn’t stopping me from having fun with the heck out of his music proper now.

What I’m READING: Deep Work: Guidelines for Targeted Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. I’m about midway by means of this one and don’t have any qualms about sharing it with you now. This e book is the precursor to his e book Digital Minimalism and I prefer it each bit as a lot.

Whereas each shallow and deep work every have a spot in our lives, deep work is usually extra rewarding and requires focus. So, if it’s essential to you to be each environment friendly and create high quality work, make common time in your life to go distraction-free. There’s loads of fluff within the e book as properly, and it’s all principally frequent sense, however I discovered the tales to be attention-grabbing and motivating.

I discovered every of those books to be an amazing learn on their very own and even higher collectively. There may be a variety of stable data right here which will make you rethink the way in which you employ your gadgets, even in case you aren’t essentially fascinated by lowering your use of expertise. In the event you’re something like me and have given some thought to the period of time we spend immersed in expertise, the books are more likely to encourage you. 

“Behold, God is my salvation; I’ll belief, and won’t be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my power and my music, and he has turn out to be my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 ESV

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

Mary

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