You know what’s weird? I’m really surprised I actually have new favorite things now that I’m not eating sweets. What’s the point of even liking anything if it’s not sweet? I see no reason. Like dudes. What’s the point in even thinking about them if they are not the sweetest human you have ever met? No reason. Single dudes are stupid anyways.
Anywho, I DO have new favorite things.
- La Croix Sparkling Water – Coconut Flavor. It’s delicious. I’ve only had one, but I’m instantly obsessed. I couldn’t find it in the store today and cried my eyes out to the store owner. That’s a total lie. I didn’t even ask if they had it. I just chips instead. Makes sense.
- Guess what chips I bought. Holy effing crap, I’m obsessed with these. Not even kind of obsessed, like stupid obsessed. I can’t tell you the dollar amount of what I have spent on these little gems of heaven, but know it’s ridiculous. Tyrrell’s beet, parsnip, and carrot chips have been amazing. Especially through this sugar detox I’ve been on. If you do one thing this weekend, buy some. I found this brand at Whole Foods.

- Green apples cooked in coconut oil with cinnamon. On this sugar detox, I’m allowed to have 1 green apple or green banana a day, so the other day when I needed something sweet, I just sliced one up thin and cooked it until soft with coconut oil, cinnamon, and a bit of salt. Epic. It’s crazy how sweet green apples taste when you don’t have sugar for a while.
- Sunbutter. Since I have pretty much cut out nuts, I have turned to sunbutter to get the creamy texture I love the much from nuts and nut butters. It’s been very helpful UNTIL they stopped selling the sugar free kind in stores. What the sh*t is that?!! I don’t get it. I guess I’ll have to buy online damnit. I know, I know, I could make my own. I’ll stop being lazy soon and do it. Jeez.
- The best burger IN THE WORLD. For reals. I’m going to make my own version of this burger, this week. It’s at a restaurant near my house called Finley’s Pub and it’s the Finley Burger. Get this, it starts off with shredded brisket (I think) then a burger, then some kind of cheese, then thick bacon, then some bearnaise (sp?) sauce. I know, it’s not strict paleo, but I don’t give a sh*t. I’ve eaten this burger 2 times in a week and I’m not one to eat out at restaurants very often. If you live in Denver, go there, get the Finley Burger with sweet potato fries and die in your sweet. You’ll be fine with dying after eating this guy.

- So I tried these cookies a while back, and they were awesome. And I love finding out about new paleo companies that are giving options for us paleo eaters out there. This company, Kaeli-O-Kookies are delicious and really satisfy your sweet tooth. Order some and keep them for an on-the-go snack. Send them an email and get your sweet treat fix!
- Ok, you all need to listen up because I am truly in LOVE with this company. It’s a paleo baking company and it’s effing legit. White Lion Baking Company to be exact. Like, I can’t even put it into words how much I have loved this companies products. Since I got some of their baked goods while on my sugar detox, I haven’t tried the cookies or cinnamon bun mix yet, but the biscuits and crackers…oh yeah, I’ve gotten down on those. They are awesome. They are made with almond flour but you would NEVER know. They taste like they are filled with dumb gluten. So delicious. The biscuits are amazing and the owner is freaking awesome, which makes it even better. She told me that I should cut a biscuit in half, toast it and make it into a breakfast sandwich. Aren’t you in love with her now too? She’s great. The While Lion Baking Company has a TON of different products so be sure to check out her website, Facebook, and Twitter and get to eating. You WILL NOT regret it!!

- So the other day, I mentioned I would be having a giveaway for you all next week, but I wasn’t going to tell you what the giveaway was. Well, it’s a paleo cookbook…’Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who Love to Eat’ is the book I will be giving away. And I will be giving away TWO!! So be sure to check back on Monday for giveaway details!! In the meantime, check out the blog The Clothes Make the Girl by Melissa Joulwan to find out more about her, her recipes, and her fantastic book. It is by far the best paleo cookbook I have come across. And also check her out on Facebook and Twitter to get chatting more with Melissa. She’s truly an inspiration!
That’s all I got for you this week. I only like 8 things nowadays. Oh, I almost forgot, I got new socks! I don’t know what brand they are though. Target? Who knows.



















I agree, Melissas cookbook is amazing. Is also our first Paleo cookbook so you bet with fell in love with it. One of my favorite things too.
Julie,
Thank you so much for your blog!!! Your recipes are AMAZING and you are HILARIOUS! Sometimes I just scroll through the recipes so I can read all of the funny stuff you say. I have been doing crossfit for about 6 months and am new to the paleo diet (as in this is my second week new). Your website has been a lifesaver. We are doing a 30 day paleo challenge at our box and I have been telling everyone about your site. I never knew cooking for myself could be so enjoyable and so delicious! I am now official obsessed with paleo and paleomg. I should be studying for finals right now but instead am reading rando rants and recipes.I also just wanted to comment about the sunbutter thing… I buy Once Again sunbutter and it is sugar free. It has a raccoon on the label.They sell it at our local co-op. I live in a pretty remote area so I would think somewhere in Denver would have it or could order it for you…
Anyway, thank you so much again. I really appreciate you posting all of these amazing recipes and blogs.
Love the la croix waters! I actually found them at Target and they were super cheap, like $2 a 6 pack. And if you havent tried the pink grapefruit, its just as good as the coconut one. I am starting my 21 sugar detox tomorrow so I am loving the recipe idea’s you have been posting and I cant wait to hear your blog on how your detox went. To rid myself of a sugar craving sounds like heaven right about now. Oh, and my BF LOVED the pork avocado creamy enchilada’s. He has been beggin me to make that again asap! Thanks!!
Hey Juli, I cook apples like that too when I need a dessert fix. You should try drizzlin tahini or sunbutter on top also! …and some coconut cream…OMG
Hey Juli,
Can I make a request? When you need a post in a pinch could you just go through your pantry and list what’s in there? I’d love to have a shopping list for a well-stocked pantry… I’m new to the game and spending way to much time (and cash) at whole foods picking up one or two ingredients to get to the meal (although I think I now own everything ever made from a coconut, just in case). It’s just an idea – actually a plea – but maybe you could bang it out in a minute and then I would owe you one… meaningless, I know.
You got it!!
YES! I want this too!!!! skweeee!!!
omg coconut sparkling water is where it’s at.
just wait til you try it with a shot of tequila and some lime. your existence on this planet will never be the same!
At my Target they had a ton of high socks on clearance for $1.25! I may or may not have gone a tad overboard…..
Clothes Make the Girl is LEGIT. I use her olive oil mayonnaise to make my own salad/vegetable dip dressings and eat them almost every day. Also, the shepherd’s pie in her cookbook is fantastic and you can make it a million different ways. Love it.
Juli try the LaCroix Peach Pear if you love the coconut!! I am obsessed with both!!!
LaCroix coconut is the best! It’s like a delicious fake cocktail.
AAAAHHHH!! I am so psyched to hear about White Lion! I found out about them right after the original owners in Brookline (about 5 miles from me) decided to sell, and I was heartbroken. So glad they’ve been revived and are still just down the road!
You know what’s one of my favorite things!? You! And reading this blog! Wait that’s two things. Thanks for making paleo fun n entertaining. And sharing everything (and I mean everything with us)!
The LaCroix waters are amazing – my husband and I go through a case in not time! (luckily I buy them in bulk at Costco). Have you tried MaraNatha Sunflower seed butter? (http://www.maranathafoods.com/product/sunflower-seed-butter). It’s absolutely delicious, and only a slight hint of sea salt is added – no sugar!! Price is good, too (about $5 – $6 I believe), and compared to other brands I have looked it, it ranks lower in respects to total sugar, fat, and calories – a win / win! Thanks for sharing some of your favorite things…..I now have the song from “The Sound of Music” stuck in my head. TGIF!
The White Elephant just came to our crossfit box this week with samples and I have to tell you….the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting was INSANE!! I have never tasted chocolate cake that good…even non-paleo kind. The carrot cake was amazing as well. Ordering some chips and mixes this week! So excited :-)
Dammit, I mean white lion!! Ahh, they kept writing White Elephant on our blog haha my apologies!
Hey! Long time lurker here. I stupid LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog! I’m not doing a sugar detox, but I am doing the Whole30 which is kinda close considering I’ve had to give up my extra sweets. I’m finding new love lately too. Have you had caramelized onions during your detox?? OMFG!! It’s my new candy!
Hey Julie,
Natural grocers by Vitamin Cottage sells maranatha sunflower seed butter with no sugar and a little but if sea salt! No need to pay shipping. If you’re downtown there’s two or three locations close to you. I used to get it there all the time when I lived in Denver.
~Ann
You’re awesome!! Going there today!
Because of you, I am now obsessed with Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter and those stupid-good Tyrrell’s chips. Yum.
Oh, and Well Fed is easily my favorite cookbook these days. Her cumin-lime dressing makes my day, but the Bora Bora Fireballs were the surprise hit for me. I thought I wouldn’t like them that much, and made them for my husband. I tried one, and only my love for him kept me from devouring them all by myself. Yum. Yum. Yum!
I’ve been eating those Tyrrells chips for years, since my pre-paleo days!
They’re delish. Pretty lucky in the UK that you can buy them in most supermarkets.
Did you know that Tyrrells make an amazing vodka called ‘Chase’, that’s made from potatoes that can’t be used for chips. So so so good.
OMG you are right…every single thing on that White Lion Baking Co website looked awesome! I just bought $60 worth of their products just now. Totalllll impuse buy, but I have a feeling I wont regret it. Thanks, as always :)
I just want to tell you how much I enjoy reading your blog each day (and not just for the recipes). You crack me up! :)
I’ve had a kaileo kookie! The owners are from right around me and dropped some off at our box… I ate one biking home from crossfit because I couldnt wait and it was delicious!
I LOVE La Croix Sparkling Water!!!
That is a sa-weeeeeet looking La Croix bottle! I could use some serious paleo cookies, as if I don’t make enough on my own.
Totally thought it was a bottle. It’s a can. Go me.
Haha.. I am drinking a Coconut La Croix as we speak! I actually did a double take. They are SOO good. I kick back at work, pop one open, and pretend that I am on the beach in my happy place.
Sunbutter is ridiculous too. I eat that by the spoonful. I’m naughty though and eat the sweetened kind. I just put a sticker over “evaporated cane juice” and refuse to believe it’s in there. ;)
You’ve got good taste, Juli!
Juli,
Have you tried or heard of “GoodBody” baked goods?
I have been following the Paleolithic way of eating for just over a month…. it was quite rough the first 10 days!! I LOVE sugar and if it weren’t for these treats that my CrossFit gym sells, I think I would have thrown in the towel after 5 days!! These aren’t sold very many places yet (made in Boulder) but I know that the Whole Foods in Boulder has them, and OMG they are reeeeally delicious!
Since you have said you love sweets – check it out, the brownie ones are amazing :)
http://www.goodbodybakedgoods.com/
LOVE your website and food ideas. Anyway you can give us some more insight into your daily workouts or do you pretty much just stick to whats on the crossfit website?
Well Fed is a fantastic cookbook. I got mine last week and I made 4 recipes from it yesterday to carry me through lunch and dinner for work.
Make the Scotch Eggs. They are epic. They’d be even better on a stick.
The scotch eggs are life changing, fo sho.
I love sparkling water…. or as my kids call it bubble water. we have 3 different brands to choose from up here in MN. I have to admit though I find the coconut one disgusting, hehe. it reminds me of being a kid in San Diego and having my mom rub sunscreen all over me and some would get in my mouth.
LOVE La Croix, who could ever go back to soda? We have Publix in Nashville and they have their cases on sale for Buy One Get One Free every once in awhile and I go CRAZY! Thanks for all your recipes, we love them and are trying your Bacon Guac tonight :)
I can get the organic sugar-free Sunbutter in my King Soopers in Highlands Ranch – but not at the Whole Foods. I get Maranatha at WF. Weird, huh?
Juli, La Croix is great, but you just need a penguin!
http://m.sodastreamusa.com/product_page.php?pid=7&prodtype=1&catid=1
I have one and it’s fantastic!
Power to the penguin! :)
What Soda Stream flavors are Paleo besides the flavored sparkling water?
Okay I didn’t even know Sunbutter made a sugar free kind! I’ve been saying “Why don’t they make a plain one??” :)
Juli, have you ever tried Kale Krunch? They sell it at WF. If you haven’t tried it yet, I HIGHLY recommend you do. It’s kind of pricey for what you get but then again what isn’t? Also, not sure where you live or what type of sunflower seed butter you buy but I live in New England and we have Hannaford which sells the organic kind by “Sunbutter” made with only sunflower seeds. I am addicted to this stuff like nobody’s business. My son is allergic to PB so we don’t keep it in the house. I’m lucky if Sunbutter lasts a few days here.
I’m glad you love Well Fed – it is my favorite, too! And I love that your recipes are pretty different from Mel’s. You two are my go-to sources for Paleo recipes accompanied by sparkling commentary.
GIRL A FRIGGIN MEN!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THAT COCONUT SELTZER CRAP! Ok so I was in physics class right…and I was studying for nursing ( I am a friggin autism teacher….yeah so) and our professor told us that the people who love soda ( carbonation) are in fact masochist cuz apparently the pain that carbonation causes is immediately rewarded in the brain and means that you love pain. I was like…woah. Awesome sign my ass up!!!!!!!!
Pamplemousse La Croix. You’re welcome.
I tried the apples in coconut oil last night – scrump! Like apple pie. And where the heck do you get the coconut La Croix?? I saw the brand at Target and got the peach pear (yummy!) but I’m tryna get that coconut goodness.
I went to Wholefoods specifically for La Croix Coconut and those chips and they had neither! They don’t even have Coconut Cream/Butter! Talk about epic FAIL!!! I’m hoping Target may have the La Croix… I just can’t handle another disappointment! :)
just watched your buffalo sage burgers video on the CF Journal. Your site is one of my new favorite things. I’m going to put some bacon in my guac!
La Croix is the ISH! I love it! I normally just do plain but they were out today at the store… so I branched out and got some lemon… it’s like drinking sprite without the nasty crap in it.
That’s all.
You can find the La Croix at Target. they offer 3 flavors all together but I agree on the Coconut. Been thinking about adding it to a smoothie might be delicious…
Gave some La Croix to my 7yro niece and 5yro nephew. They were asking for more!
In Sweden they made something similar to La Croix which I drank in the States, it’s called Ramlosa or Loka. It’s flavored sparkling water and in my opinion better because the flavors change all the time. Raspberry, pear, watermelon, pineapple, and my personal fav. rhubarb!! Why oh why doesn’t this exist in the States? I adore this stuff!
Why no nuts and only sun butter?
Nuts seem to upset my stomach while sunbutter doesn’t.
Juli, do you eat cheese? Some of the nuts and buns (ha, nuts and buns) from the White Lion site have cheese in them. I’m down with this but curious what you think when it comes to paleo eating.
Sometimes I eat cheese. I handle cheese just fine. And those biscuits and crackers didn’t bother me!