So we settled on a couch. It’s not the exact look we wanted in a couch, but when we sat on it, we pretty much drowned in it. In a good way. Did you ever see that show on PBS, The Big Comfy Couch? I only had 4 channels growing up, so I watched A LOT of that show. Probably until I was 17. Ok, 18. Along with Arthur. That show was the best. You know what I’m talking about. Anyways, the couch on that show is what it reminded me of when I sat down. Kind of. Minus the weird clown girl. I wonder what she’s doing with her life nowadays.
So I took some of your advice and I started watching House of Cards. And as soon as I started watching it, I noticed that a ton of the bloggers I follow on instagram are obsessed with it. So it got me excited. I’ve watched probably 7-8 episodes by now, fallen asleep in a couple, but I’m still not quite sure if I’m into it. I think it’s because politics confuse me. Mostly because I don’t give an eff about politics. But I’m trying to keep up and stick with it. I’m hoping it gets more suspenseful. I like suspense.
Anyone watch the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon? Wonderful. Love it.
Anywho. I’ve started to settle in pretty well to this new apartment. It’s slowly but surely getting decorated and feeling more like a home. I just love it. But it’s just missing one thing: a French bulldog. I’ve wanted one for a while now, but had to wait for the right time. And I think you should sit on big decisions for a while. Like one of my tattoos. Should have sat on that thought for longer. Back to the point, we are looking for a little frenchie in Colorado to welcome into our home. Problem is, people tend to charge over $3,000 for French bulldogs here. And well, that’s ridiculous. I’m totally down to spend some money, but I’m not looking for a $6,000 show dog. Nope. Just a frenchie I can love, hang out at home with, talk to while I’m cooking, walk in my new neighborhood with, and make paleo dog treats for. I will love him, and kiss him, and hold him. But I first need to find a breeder in Colorado who charges less than $3,000. Oh the frustration.
Beef and Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut aminos (do not use liquid aminos, it will make it incredibly salty)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 crowns of broccoli, cut into florets
- salt and pepper, to taste
- couple tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews
Instructions
- Whisk together coconut amines, orange juice, honey, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, arrowroot powder, and a bit of salt and pepper.
- Place sliced flank steak in a shallow bowl and pour whisked mixture on top of the meat to cover. Place in fridge and let refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After meat has refrigerated, place a large pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add about a tablespoon of coconut oil to the pan when hot, then add broccoli florets. Sprinkle with a little salt and mix around in the pan to help crisp up. To make sure my broccoli gets soft, I use a teaspoon of water, add it to the pan and then cover to help steam the broccoli for just 1 minute.
- Once broccoli is cooked through to preference, remove from pan and set aside.
- Place pan back over high heat, add a little more coconut oil then add the meat and sauce directly to the hot pan, trying not to overcrowd the bottom of the pan. Cook meat until barely any pink remains, then add broccoli back to the pan, along with toasted cashews.
- Mix together and cook for 1 more minute. Serve!
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As a fellow paleo enthusiast, avid PaleOMG reader and dog breeder, trainer, and sow enthusiast for more than 15 years, both breeders and rescues have their advantages depending on the situation and potential owners. I show and breed, but am also involved in rescue and have been for a decade. Frenchies are particularly costly because they are very difficult to breed naturally. Most are conceived through AI, and after health testing, vet costs, etc. they aren’t cheap. Poorly bred ones are often riddled with health problems and looking for a cheaper dog many times results in a dog from poorly-bred parents who have not been checked for health issues including hip and elbow dysplasia, cardiovascular problems and eye issues. There are Frenchies in rescues if you look hard enough, but never be discouraged from getting a pup from a breeder if that’s what you really want. I’ll gladly forward you some good breeder suggestions that are either local or willing to place puppies in Colorado if you’re interested 🙂
i would absolutely love if you sent me that information!! that would be so helpful! thank you! my email is juli@paleomg.com
Glad you’re getting some direction in this obviously heated discussion. Frenchies are adorable and I can’t wait to see pics when you get him/her! I have 3 purebred chihuahuas that all cost pretty good money. They all came from the best breeder I know…all healthy, all well-tempered, by far the best chihuahuas my vet has been around. My one “free” chihuahua has already had patella surgery (which is a common ailment for this breed), her teeth are deformed, she is subpar health-wise. The quest is for better breeds not cheap breeds. That’s where the research into the breeders comes into play.
Hi Juli,
Go for the shelter dog instead. Oh so worth it and you never know a French Bulldog could be there too 🙂
Can I just say that I read your blog not so much for the recipes although wonderful(I usually eat the same things and new recipes do not work for me) but I love how you write and the randomness of your posts. I never know what I will read about when I open your emails. Love it!!
Have a wonderful, beautiful day!
I just recently discovered a recipe that uses noodles made of sweet potato starch, or “Japachae” Have you used/heard of this before?? I got really excited when I saw them!
i haven’t heard of those…
Please RESCUE…there are so many unwanted dogs out there…My boyfriend and I have two rescue Great Danes, and I would never again buy a puppy…we love them both so much. xx
Adopt please! There are so many young, cute, sweet little pups out there who need a home. I rescued my dog when he was about 6 months old, and he is the best. (And he only cost $35…BAM)
Gahhh I feel you on the limited channels growing up. I watched Arthur for way longer than what would be considered normal. When they had those telethons where they would ask for money, you would just sit there yelling at the screen, “PUT ARTHUR BACK ON DAMMIT!”
There are a ton of French bulldog rescues which will save you a $3000 breeder fee. Hope you find a frenchie that is just right for you :).
Unfortunately rescuing wouldn’t even save you money. I just rescued a shepherd a couple of months ago. The adoption fee was 350, I quickly spent 1,200 on training, and another 500 in daycare while I worked through separation anxiety in my thin-walled apartment. If you shell out a big fee for a quality breeder, it’ll save you money in having to fix training mistakes later on (if you know what you’re doing) and hopefully get you the healthiest dog possible.
Also, buying from quality breeders isn’t hurting the shelter dog population. If someone is willing to do a lot of research and pay a lot of money to find the right dog for them, chances are they won’t end up in a shelter. Putting down breeders isn’t going to reduce the number of dogs in shelters – education, responsibility, voting with your dollars for quality, and altering (not necessarily spaying/neutering) will make the biggest difference in the end.
I was looking into getting a Frenchie puppy right out of college (ha! ya right), and the price tag was about the same in CA – $3000 to 3500+. A client of mine paid $5000 for a NON-show quality puppy, but they are SOOOOOOO effing cute.
Getting a puppy is so exciting! Good luck!!
that’s absolutely ridiculous!!
Julie, Check the AKC parent club for FBs and their breeder referral.
French Bulldog
Parent Club: French Bulldog Club of America
Breeder Referral: info@frenchbulldogclub.org
Breeder Directory: website
Regional Clubs: website