Austin is a really cool place. Like, super cool. And I haven’t even ventured into town yet. I’m just really digging the weather. It’s slightly humid right now and not too hot, so my skin is way happier. I swear, my skin always is happier in humid places. No matter how much I moisturize and oil and glob on anything hydrating, my skin is always dry in CO. Stupid skin. Stupid CO.
So PaleoFx has been fun so far. I haven’t done much or listened to much, but I’ve met some bloggers and some food lovers. Those are the best kind of people. It’s just so intimidating. All these people know so much and I don’t even know how to find jeans that fit correctly. But seriously. All these people have fantastic cookbooks and blogs and podcasts and gosh knows what else, and I feel like a child. A 24 year old blogging child who knows how to do nothing. Except eat.
I know what I need to do. I need to work on confidence. Sexy Juli 2013 is not possible without confidence. And remember how that was one of my New Year’s Resolutions? Well it was, and it’s still a work in progress.
Speaking of sexy, let’s talk about what’s not sexy. Actually, we’ll talk about what IS sexy and what IS NOT sexy.
Lesson 1: What IS sexy
- Men in jeans with flip flops. I dig that look. If a guy can pull that off, I’m down. If he can’t, he probably should get tanner feet. And relax a little more. Relaxed people tend to be sexier people.
Lesson 2: What IS NOT sexy
- Men in jeans with five fingers. And a dress shirt. And a blazer. Not ok. Do you hear me?? NOT OK. Just because you have pale toes doesn’t mean you have to wear gloves on your feet. I understand the benefit to five fingers, I do, but when you’re having dinner, after you’ve showered and shaved and put on pants that are more snug around your nether regions, do not slide on foot socks to sport around women who are in high heels.
Lessons learned by JB. You’re welcome male population. I just got you laid. And when I say laid, I mean I just got you flowers around your neck in Hawaii. Not really, but I have to say that so people don’t get offended. But seriously, you’re welcome.
Do you remember the other day when I posted Shrimp and Jalapeño Sweet Potato Biscuits? Well, I topped them with gravy. Because I want gravy on a regular basis. These still aren’t exactly the same, but they did the job. I’m not craving them anymore. Right now I’m just craving sleep. Talking about paleo all day is exhausting. Not really, just eating a lot of food and standing is exhausting. Not really. I’m just a bore. And similar to a child.
Oh goodness. I need to do 13.4 tomorrow.
Biscuits and Gravy
- Yield: 3-6 1x
Ingredients
- 6 Shrimp and Jalapeño Sweet Potato Biscuits
- 1 (14 ounce) can of coconut milk
- 1 pound Pork Breakfast Sausage
- 3 teaspoons Coconut Flour (or arrowroot powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/8 teaspoon smoke paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make your biscuits!!
- While biscuits are cooling, add the breakfast sausage to the pan and cook until you no longer see any pink, breaking up the sausage as it cooks.
- Once meat is cooked through, remove with slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
- Leave the rendered fat in the pan and add your coconut flour to the hot pan teaspoon by teaspoon while constantly whisking.
- Once you get a thickened mixture, add coconut milk to the pan, whisk then add the parsley, garlic powder, sage, smoked paprika and salt and pepper. Mix well.
- When the flavors meld, add breakfast sausage back in. Taste and salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour on top of biscuits. Or eat with a spoon. Or drink. Whatever you need.
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haha what the heck! five fingers!! I am a snob about sandals too though. I just don’t want to look at gross guy toes! 😛 thanks for the good laugh. Glad I am not the only loser who notices this stuff. I have to refer my mom to your site, she just recently developed an allergy to sulfites and food preservatives. To the point where her face gets super red, dry and painful and stays that way for a couple days. I am trying to convert her to paleo but its really hard for her. She just needs some good recipes!
I see nothing wrong with the fiver finger look. : )
This recipe needs more stars. I was excited but guarded about making a paleo gravy and whether or not it would actually be GOOD.
This recipe is AMAZING! The shrimp wasn’t very prominent, so I would say not “needed”. But everything else about this meal was just awesome.
….I might make more in the morning!
BEST. B&G ever.
Juli–you rock! Pretty sure this recipe will get me laid! You have no idea how much my fiancé loves biscuits and gravy…and jalapeños. I can’t wait for your book! I sure wish I was at PaleoFx this year just to meet you!
Men in flip flops are awesome. My husband is a 5 Fingers guy, but he has 2 pairs of “barefoot dress shoes” for more formal occasions and for work. They don’t have toes and are made of black or brown leather. They look nice!
http://www.rei.com/product/846109/vivobarefoot-ra-shoes-mens?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-pla-_-product-_-846109&mr:referralID=b891ad65-9a0e-11e2-9dea-001b2166becc
Juli:
You are, by far, the best of the Paleo recipe creators, 24 years old or not. There hasn’t been one dish on your site that did not make my husband and I weep tears of joy over how delicious healthy food can be. I can’t say that about any other food blogger that I’ve checked out. You are my go-to girl, and for that, I thank you! Keep ’em coming! Please!
Made this for my husband and our two best guy friends – they were so stoked on it! Who knew Paleo could be this good… Oh wait, you. Thanks for the awesome recipe. I am doubling this next time so I can have more! Yum!
oh juli! you are a god! i’ve been wanting to make gravy but haven’t found a chicken-free recipe for it since most have chicken stock (i have a chicken intolerance, damnit). i can’t wait to try this since i just ordered some delicious ground pork from the farm.
also, what is 13.4?
Chicken intolerance!? I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine not being able to eat chicken, it’s such a staple.
13.4 is the fourth workout in the Crossfit Open. 13 = the year. 4 = fourth workout (out of 5) http://games.crossfit.com/
🙂
We made this today but the gravy didn’t turn out it became more of a paste over the meat than ‘gravy’. Any suggestions?
maybe a bit more coconut milk next time
I have no sage… any substitutions or will I be okay without it? Thanks for all the recipes!
you’re fine without it!