I love layers of food. Like 7 layer dip. I need to create some kind of 7 layer dip ASAP. Sounds exhausting, but I need to do it.
These trifles are delicious. How could they not be? I made them with Goodbody Baked Goods Chocolate Brownie Bites. And even though my magic brownie bars would be great in this recipe, I was way too lazy to bake. And these things are too easy to get a hold of. I just drive to any of the 4 Whole Foods that are near me, then stuff my face. But if you don’t have a Whole Foods near you, be sure to pick up at Abe’s Market online!
There is something else I need to do. I need to address a situation I’ve run into recently. As you may know, I published a cookbook this year. I used a publisher that I felt I could trust and I hoped she could do a great job finding a designer for the book that would put something together that I was proud of. I wanted to create a book that had my favorite blog recipes within it as well as some new recipes for people to try.
Well, once the book came out, it was something that I was not completely satisfied with. Even though I love the feel of the book and it really is me with the writing style and even how the book is laid out, I wasn’t happy with the paper quality or how some of the photography looked on the paper. I did the photography myself, which is definitely not the best photography out there, but I know it looks better than how some of it looks within the book. Some pictures are stretched or even slightly cut off. It’s been upsetting hearing some people talk about not loving the book, not because of the content inside, but because of the quality. It’s embarrassing, honestly. Especially because it is something I was not able to control, but it still has my name written all over the entire book.
Here’s the thing. I am 25 years old and still learning A LOT. Learning who to trust, learning to read between the lines, and learning what real world business is really like. I really have no clue what I’m doing half of the time, but with the guidance of some amazing friends and bloggers, I have begun to understand business a bit more. It’s a process though. A sometimes upsetting process.
These comments above are not me throwing anyone under the bus or pointing fingers at others. It’s me stating my feelings about the book and acknowledging some of the upsets about it, because I honestly agree with most of them. And from the bottom of my heart, I am incredibly sorry if you have not been satisfied with your book. I really am. I’m hoping some of these issues will change in the future. But I can promise you one thing, learning from the upsets in our lives leads to bigger and better things. And bigger things are on the horizon.
Thank you for all the support through my living and learning. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. I hope to make everyone happy one day. That’s not possible, but it’s worth a try.
This dessert made me excessively full tonight. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Pumpkin Custard Chocolate Brownie Trifle
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/3 cup raw honey, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- pinch of salt
- 1 bag of Goodbody Bake Goods Brownie Bites or Magic Brownies Bars (minus coconut topping)
- chopped pecans, for topping (optional)
- dark chocolate chips, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place the coconut milk, egg yolks, pumpkin, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, ginger, and just a tiny pinch of salt in the food processor or blendtec (like I used) and puree until completely smooth.
- Pour into your ice cream maker and churn until you have smooth and creamy custard.
- Now pull out a pretty glass or be lazy and put it in a bowl. Add some brownies, then custard, then brownies, then more custard. Top with chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
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I have a huge confession to make. I’m a HUGE fan of your site, but I’m not on the Paleo diet. I like meat, I like sarcasm, and I like to workout, hence why I am drawn to your blog. Love your humor, honesty, and realness. Bought your cookbook and I cooked up some of your delicious recipes without even noticing the page quality. Keep on rockin’ 🙂
I admit, my initial thoughts of the book were related to the quality. However, I got it to support you and this amazing thing you’re doing, and the content is quality. The people who love this blog will support you; I’m your age as well, and know there is a learning curve and you have to take risks in trusting people and hope for the best. Keep on keeping on, Girl!
I LOVED THE PAPER! That was the first thing I noticed, and I thought it was such a good choice. Everyone has glossy, being different sets you apart, and I personally liked that choice, whether or not you were the one to make it!
However, do what YOU feel comfortable with. If you believe you should be putting out a more quality item, then do exactly that. You’re right, you’re learning, and you’re young! So you’ve got plenty of time to perfect things.
And no matter what, you’ve always got lots of good food to cheer you up 🙂
I’m in school for Graphic Design and it’s comments like yours that make me realize I do have skills and I am employable. No designer should stretch out photographs and I feel like you should have say in the paper quality of YOUR book. Learning and growing can be such a bitch. I’m trying to embrace the growing pains. It seems like you’re doing quite well for yourself and I think you should be proud!!
Errr mahh gerrdd!!! My favorite foods all in one!
Your photography has gotten noticeably better over the past few weeks! Live and learn, Juli. Live and learn.
My copy should be arriving today and I am psyched! 🙂
All of my favorite cookbooks get thrashed and I’m sure yours will be one of them – keep up the amazing work Juli!
Hi Julie, I’ve been reading your blog and making your recipes for over a year now. I’ve gone so far as to print out all of your recipes and put them in plastic sleeves in a binder. Unfortunately, I didn’t print any of the pictures. When your book became available, I pre-ordered and not-so-patiently waited. I was really pleased when I got it, I love your selections, photography, comments, new stuff, place to put notes. I didn’t find it disappointing at all. I would love to have a .pdf to print it out and sleeve it. You can always tell my favorite recipes in regular cookbooks, the pages are all stuck together. I think you can be proud of your effort, and know that not everyone was disappointed. You’re my favorite crazy paleo child, you bring joy to my day!
You probably have one, but make sure you have an experienced attorney well versed in publishing contracts before your next book. These publishers will try to rip you off, and you need to write into the contract exactly what you want.
I bought your cookbook when you were signing copies at CF Broadway. Yes, the pages are thin, but it is by far my favorite Paleo cookbook. Don’t sweat it!