I can’t believe it’s already Thursday. This week is seriously flying by. I think because I’m getting anxious about the book tour coming up. Just about everything I need to get done before I leave. I think I’m gone for 8 days, not completely sure, but pretty sure. Flights are still being booked and different interviews and appearances are coming together. It’s weird saying appearances, but by that I mean book signings, doing some cooking classes, as well as doing some cooking shows for online and tv. I don’t really know what’s going on, but I’m going with the punches and packing as many outfits as possible.
Speaking of outfits, I got to wear a fun outfit this past weekend at yet another wedding. This time it was in Colorado, just up in the mountains near Winter Park. It was absolutely gorgeous and the ceremony was beautiful, but I was pretty bummed about something. They didn’t serve cake. Nope. Pie. They served pie. They did cut their own pie to the song ‘She’s my Cherry Pie’ which was cute, but I was really REALLY hoping for some wedding cake. Or cupcakes. Or cake pops. Any of those would have done. But nope, it was pie. I felt robbed. So I ate a couple of my Soft & Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies that I made for my pregnant girlfriend and all was forgiven.
What was fun about the wedding was we were at a retreat that have individual cabins. So we stayed with two of our friends that just got a brand new 7 week old lab so Jackson and her could play. She was SO tiny, like 8 pounds tiny, and she pushed 20 pound Jackson around like he was her size. It was awesome. It was just constant growling and Jackson randomly humping at times. That teenager.
The night of the wedding, my girlfriend and I went to bed early after the puppies tired out, and I was woken up at 2 in the morning with Jackson barking to go outside. So I headed out, slammed the door behind me so the other dogs wouldn’t get out and then remembered that the door locked automatically. I didn’t have a key. Or even pants. I was in my pajamas, in the woods with a small dog on my lap to keep me warm. The problem was, my girlfriend had left to pick up the guys who had been out at other cabins that night. I wasn’t that worried and then I started looking around and listening to the random sounds that began to ring through the pitch black, and I started to freak out. I knew I would be totally fine, but I started to create these scenarios in my head of a mountain lion hearing Jackson and coming to eat him. And then I started shivering. Thankfully I had my phone to keep me busy while I texted incessantly and facebooked erratically to keep my mind off the sounds. And having to pee. So fun.
PS- A mountain lion never ate Jackson.
PPS- I suck with the outdoors.
Breakfast On The Go: Sausage Egg Cups
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken sausage, cooked and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
- 8 eggs, whisked
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- avocado, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Cook sausage until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, add sausage, red bell pepper, yellow onion, eggs, garlic cloves, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Use a ladle to pour mixture into 8-10 muffin tins. (I used a silicone muffin tray and did not have to grease it. If you are using a regular metal pan, thoroughly grease all of it or use muffin liners.
- Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with avocado.
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Hey girl, where did the Ziplist Icon go? I love that thing!
i’m trying to get it back. it’s proving to be a real pain in the ass 🙁
Thanks lady! I think anything IT/tech related is a real pain in the ass…at least for me! LOL In the meantime, I’ll just pin everything!
First time on this site. Looking for nutritionall info on recipes, did i miss it?
Hi! I pre-ordered my copy of “The Paleo Kitchen” back in March through Amazon and I haven’t received it yet…I see others are getting their’s & I can’t wait! Do I need to contact Amazon? They don’t even have a ship date yet?
i don’t think so. i think prime members may be getting theres. but i think you can check the status of your book on amazon, try that first
I love egg cups! So easy and convenient 🙂 Enjoy your book tour; that’s so awesome!
That wedding sounds exactly like a wedding I’m going to except we will be in Oregon.
I’m super excited we will be staying in these river cottages and eating Pie instead of wedding cake.
Looking forward to meeting you next week in Seattle! 🙂
Its their wedding, they can do what they want! Hopefully they won’t be upset reading this.
This is the best version of egg cups I have used, thanks. I definitely suggest using unbleached parchment paper baking cups if you have a metal pan. I have tried every greasing method imaginable and nothing saved me from scrubbing the pan forever. I actually had to throw one away, which I hate doing! Or, break down and buy a good silicone muffin tray…
I have a question for anyone willing to answer. I have been eating primarily Paleo for close to a year. Sometimes I still crave grain-based junk when I am stressed or emotional and give in to the craving for a day or two. Then, of course, I feel gross, guilty, and weak. For those of you that have reached the point beyond this, how did you do it? I know I can get past this but it just hasn’t happened yet. I am having less episodes, however.
Thanks to Juli and all of the interesting and helpful people who post on this blog!
Hi, Anne! I just went to a Whole30 seminar, and Melissa Hartwig spent a good amount of time discussing this particular issue. Basically, stress causes us to have these cravings – it’s in our nature to seek out quick and easy sources of energy in times of distress. The problem with our modern food is that the quick and easy (and yummy) stuff is really bad for you. And resisting it will only get you so far, as will power is finite and you will eventually break down and give in.
The only way to really get rid of the cravings is to address the issues that are causing stress, and do your best to reduce the amount of stress in your life. Not an easy fix, I’m afraid! I hope this helps a little…check out the Whole30 website and Marks Daily Apple – they are both wonderful sources of info!
I’ll tell you what works for me, Anne. I eat pretty strict paleo, but I give myself permission to indulge periodically. However, I never settle for anything crappy. I make it worth it! That means, if I’m craving a donut, I don’t stop at the convenience store. I make sure I go to the gourmet donut bakery and have just one. If I want some bread, I don’t reach for the white sandwich garbage, I get an awesome artisan roll. And I never drink cheap beer or wine. For me, I feel less guilty when I know that I’ve treated myself to something really worthwhile rather than just emotionally eating junk. I just don’t dwell on it as much.
I also make sure to remind myself everyday that the food choices I make are better than the choices of most. It keeps me motivated!
Glad you had Jackson to protect you. We pick up our new puppy, my first dog ever, next week. I am so excited!!!! Your love for Jackson is so apparent and it makes me to excited to bring Kanga home!
I love egg cups, but I make mine in mini-loaf pans. Also prosciutto as the “liner” is best!
Great Colorado story!
The muffins look delish! And great idea about the prosciutto liners!
Anne, why would you feel guilty and weak? Nobody is “perfectly paleo” all the time. Eat what makes you feel good. Don’t eat the stuff that doesn’t. Also, look at your relationship with food, both as reward and punishment. It could be helpful to figure out your feelings, and then the eating will follow, rather than the other way around. And for heaven’s sake, don’t beat yourself up because you had a slice of pizza.
These look so good! What would be the appropriate serving size?
2 egg cups, but it depends how much you eat
Where are your shoes from?!
steve madden!