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 feel for you and understand the disappointment you must feel. This was your first baby and you wanted it to be awesome… and it IS, but it’s not exactly what you envisioned. Lessons learned, as you said. Just know that those who truly support you can look past the early stumbles – we’re here for the long haul.
You remind me so much of my daughter – both 25, dark haired, witty, brilliant beauties! With sometimes very colorful language. I love your blog, and love your cookbook more. To say it is changing our lives and contributing to saving my husband’s life is not an exaggeration. Seriously. I’d give you a big hug if I could. Instead, I’ll give my daughter an extra hug, keep reading and cooking from your exceptionally awesome book, roll my eyes at her language, and laugh a lot. Thank you! : )
I don’t have your cookbook yet, but I have to say – every single recipe I’ve cooked from your blog has been dynamite. Not good, not pretty good, but just amazing. I love your recipes, and I can’t wait to try out your cookbook’s.
Juli I’m so sorry to hear that you are disappointed in your FIRST (because we all know there will be more to come) cookbook. I was really excited to hear you had published one but I hadn’t gotten the chance to order it yet. I just saw the reviews on Amazon, and it kills me how cruel people are. You’re a freaking inspiration to me as a fellow food blogger and extremely popular in the paleo community. You’re way ahead of the game even if you still think your’e learning the ropes. I’m not ’embarrassed’ for you at all. You go girl :]
Hey Juli! I actually did run across a couple of disappointed comments on blogs here or there which made me do a little more research before I purchased your book, but when I looked at ALL the reviews on Amazon, it seemed that THE MAJORITY are really positive – and unless you paid your friends to make them, I’m happy to say that they swayed me towards going ahead and getting the book. That, and the fact that I have really loved your blog and the recipes I’ve tried, I am glad I decided to order it! Hasn’t come yet, but I’m looking forward to it – and if it isn’t the uber sleek and shiny coffee table version – who cares? For one, it makes it more affordable (I’ve spent upwards of $50 for some of those beauties and they still get stained with spaghetti sauce and red wine, too!), and for two, that aspect of the book I would never blame on the author….clearly that’s the publisher’s domain. What would make me mad/sad/and otherwise rant-y would be that it might prevent some people from purchasing it. As soon as I get it and read through it, I’ll be sure to leave a review on Amazon! Feel free to pay me in chocolate….:)
IT ARRIVED TODAY! Holy Balls !!!! It’s great….I can’t believe you’re disappointed in it or that people complained….your recipes, your sense of humor, your layout – well…I’m still curled up on the couch pouring through it….but I gotta go watch The Voice now! Just wanted to say GREAT cookbook!
Two things- 1. I cannot wait to make this!! And 2. I love your cookbook!! You are simply amazing and inspiring!!
Well, life happened. But everyone still loves you. And your book and your blog. And you are still fabulous you. I am going to buy your book right now and will be proud to have your first step. I admire you for putting yourself out there – you are learning to take criticism, sometimes from some very unhappy people. You are perfect as you are – right now, because it couldn’t be any other way and you couldn’t be any other person. Hugs.
Hi. I’m new to your website and first have to say…YOU’RE 25? Holy crap! You’re so talented. This recipe looks fantastic. I don’t have an ice cream maker. What can I do instead? Freeze it? I want to have this in my mouth…LOL. Please reply. Sincerely, Suzie
Freeze it in a bread pan, let thaw slightly, then use an ice cream scoop to scoop it out
Can I use the freezer method for all paleo ice creams?
Yep!
Looking at my kindle fire version right now…I wanna lick the pages! I’ll be meal planning at least the next 10 days with this cookbook.
I am seriously proud of you and hope that one day I actually get to meet you & have you kick my ass in a WOD 🙂
It is your FIRST cookbook… how many can even say they have a stinkin’ cookbook!!?? It is amazing… just as you are! I love you! Hope to see you soon! xo