Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Our summer has already been filled with visiting friends and family and I have enjoyed the company. Sean and I are planning to finally see the new movie Guardians of the Galaxy tonight and I can’t wait.
Psssst – don’t miss today’s competition at the end of this newsletter!
ON THE BLOGS this week: With a bit of sweet and salty deliciousness in every bite, GORP is a snack mix my family devours every time we make it. Luckily for all of us, the trail mix is easy and hassle-free to prepare.
The BEST Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe starts with chicken, mushrooms and pasta mixed with a creamy garlic sauce. Place this treat in a casserole dish and top with a handful of cheese before baking just until melted. Served with warm bread and a salad, this dish is a hit every time.
This cake. Hershey’s chocolate cake is the most versatile and delicious the easiest perfect one bowl chocolate cake recipe I’ve ever made. (Traditional and gluten-free variations are included in this recipe)
Packed with bacon and beef, sweetened with molasses and cooked thick and sweet – Cowboy Baked Beans are sure to impress!
Sweet pineapple chunks and tangy jalapeños make this easy pineapple salsa one of our favorite condiments and snacks.
Infused with the flavors of balsamic vinegar, garlic and fresh herbs, these delicious marinated tomatoes will make you want to pour them over everything.
The bold flavors of ripe, juicy tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar and plenty of spices make this delicious tomato pasta salad an easy winner.
Sticky mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil atop roasted sourdough make this grilled Caprese Cheese your new favorite lunch option.
This creamy, sweet, fluffy three-ingredient peanut butter spread was a fun discovery when we moved to Amish country a few years ago. The kids loved it as soon as they tried it.
Nutty Bars Ice Cream is a rich peanut butter ice cream jam packed with pieces of Little Debbie’s classic Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars.
What I long for: Salads, salads and more salads! While I definitely eat salad year-round, I get an insane craving for it during the warmer months. This Israeli Salad with Za’atar Dressing and this Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing are both on my must-try list for summer.
What I’m looking at: 13 Going to 30. This week I introduced my cousin Hannah to this one. A bit of fantasy, but mostly pure romantic comedy fun, this is one of my favorite feel-good movies.
What I hear: Pour It Out Into The Night by The Revivalists. This is a brand new release that I stumbled upon yesterday and played repeatedly while working in the kitchen. It’s a different sound than what I’ve heard from them before, but I definitely enjoy it.
What I read: I’ve been busy with books lately that I don’t want to recommend. There were some I haven’t even finished yet. So it’s time for a mental reset with my beloved Anne of Green Gables. I still can’t believe the entire 8 book series is available on Kindle for less than 100 cents. And that, to the best of my knowledge, has been the price for over 5 years.
As I wrote the date in today’s email, I realized that this is the 7th anniversary of the very first Little Things newsletter I sent out. 367 newsletters later, writing to all of you has become one of my favorite things I do every week.
I look forward to hearing from you and I appreciate any book suggestions you send me. To celebrate 7 years of great books we’ve shared, I’m giving away 7 Kindle Paperwhite e-readers. Winners can choose between the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite (2023) or the 16GB Kindle Paperwhite (2022).
To participate in the raffle, Leave a comment on this post with the name of a book you love, a book you’ve always wanted to read, or a book you’re reading right now – and I would appreciate it if you would also take a moment and leave a description!
Giveaway sponsored by Barefeet In The Kitchen. Sweepstakes ends Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EST. No purchase required. You must be at least 18 years old and a US resident to enter the country. Seven winners will be selected at random and notified by email.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith, that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 ESV
Have a great week full of little things that make you smile!
Maria