The Little Things Newsletter #381 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!
Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Have I rambled enough about the seasons changing? I am so ready for fall! The past few days have given me hope that change truly is in the air. I’ve been driving the open jeep for the past few days and loving every windblown minute.
ON THE BLOGS this week: This Old Fashioned Potato Soup is a journey back to grandma’s kitchen where hearty food is made with common ingredients, and every bite tells a story.
Learn how to make perfect French Bread Pizza in the air fryer! This method creates cheesy pizzas with a crispy crust. It’s homemade pizza that’s fast enough for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
Fresh vegetables are tossed in a mixture of oil and spices before being quickly cooked to create this irresistible skillet of Sauteed Zucchini and Onions.
Tender vegetables and a rich, creamy sauce are nestled under a layer of golden, flaky biscuits just begging to be enjoyed with this vegetable lover’s pot pie casserole.
Crispy baked potatoes are filled with hearty meat and vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes in these Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes.
Rich, nutty notes and rolled, hearty oats create true poetry in this creamy, dreamy Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal. It’s pure comfort food for breakfast.
Colorful, fruity cereal meets the smooth and dreamy world of ice cream in this Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream. Every scoop is loaded with the iconic rainbow crunch of a Saturday morning spent watching cartoons.
Sweet and tangy blueberries burst with fresh flavor beneath the tender crumb of golden cake in this delightful Blueberry Dump Cake.
What I’m CRAVING: I am fairly obsessed with fresh corn these days and this Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Pancetta sounds unbelievably delicious.
What I’m WATCHING: Julie & Julia. I’ve seen this movie a few times now and Meryl Streep remains as charming as she could possibly be in her portrayal of Julia Child. The movie makes me smile so much and I was thrilled when one of my boys suggested watching it this week.
I’ve always loved Julia Child’s quote, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” She also described marriage as a “lovely intertwining of life, mind, and soul.” Doesn’t that make your heart so happy?
What I’m READING: A Light in the Window by Jan Karon. Oh, how I love the Mitford series. Every one of these books is a balm for the soul. This is the second book in the series, Tim and Cynthia’s love story, and I’m so happy that I’ve started reading them again.
I don’t know if I’ll re-read them all this time around, but at the moment I’m very much enjoying spending time in Mitford each evening.
“Sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” Proverbs 27:9b The Message
Wishing you a beautiful week full of little things that make you smile!
Mary
The post The Little Things Newsletter #381 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food! appeared first on Barefeet in the Kitchen.