This isn’t really like a pumpkin pie blizzard. But I want one REALLY.FREAKING.BAD so this will have to suffice. Work with me here.
Sorry I was so depressively intense yesterday. But I have to have those moments. And I know some of my readers were like, “OMG Juli, you are like, so annoying. Stop complaining. #firstworldproblems.” I get it. I understand. But based on the number of comments I got on that blog post yesterday, A LOT of people go/have gone through the same sh*t. So THANK YOU if you left a comment of advice or just to say you understand. Acne is frustrating. And stupid. I remember the days when I ate bread and felt like sh*t…but I had no acne. Blasphemy.
I need to catch you up with my life though. I feel like I haven’t talked to you in forever. Last week was kind of a lazy week. It was almost like a vacation. You know how I know that? Because one day, while I cooked, I watched Pretty Woman. Then after I cooked, I watched Pretty Woman…again. Then I watched the Sex and the City movie. And cried. I don’t know what’s worse, watching Pretty Women twice in one day, or crying during the scene where Big leaves Carrie at the alter. You think I have issues, don’t you?
Whatever.
You know what movie everyone will say I have issues for loving? Twilight. But I do. Love Twilight, that is. I FREAKING LOVE Twilight. And I get soooooo sick of people rolling their eyes or scoffing when I tell them that I love the books and loved the movies. People just love to hate Twilight. Especially guys. I find that some guys think making fun of me for loving Twilight is a way of flirting with me. NEWS FLASH: it ain’t. You’d have better luck talking to me about my oil cleansing routine vs. my Twilight obsession. Kidding. If you talk to me about my acne issues, I’ll cut you.
But for reals, what is up with guys hating Twilight so much? Ok, I get it, the acting isn’t very good. And the whole vampire and wolf stuff is pretty childish. But that’s totally what I thought when I first heard about the books. I was like, “OMG that is like, so totally stupid. Why would I ever read that? I’m a grown 20 year old woman.” Well, I was right on one thing, I was 20 years old. But I LOVED the books. I couldn’t put them down. The plot may be weird, the actors may seem awkward, but the love story is a.maz.ing. Seriously. I am truly a hopeless romantic and may be that for the rest of my life, but books and stories like that make me smile. And make my heart warm. So here is what I’ve figured out…if you hate the books and if you hate the movies, you hate love. And you have no romantic drive. Or want. If I just offended you, sorryfornotbeingsorry. The truth hurts sometimes.
Kloveyoubye.
My Pumpkin Pie Blizzard
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1–2 cup ice cubes
- 3 dates, pitted and soaked in water for 20+ minutes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Remove dates from the water they were soaking in.
- Add all ingredients to your food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth and silky.
- Drink. With another person. And with a straw.
Notes
Want to pack some protein in that shake? Cool. Add protein powder. Duh.
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I am apparently addicted to pumpkin today…. I made your Pumpkin granola and this pumpkin pie blizzard 🙂 Both super delish!
I’ve been having acne troubles recently as well!! UGH >.< So frustrating! Will the combo of Crossfit & Twilight make you feel better? Turns out Jacob & Edward were WODing for those sexy bodies in the most recent movie! 🙂
xoxo, Grether
Hi juli,
Love your recipes and also wanted to comment on the acne frustrations. I took accutane about 20 years ago. No regrets. It worked well on the deep cysts I kept getting. My only side effects were dry lips and a minor bloody nose once. I definitely wasn’t depressed or moody–heck, I was happier because my skin was clear! I did have some break outs after, but managed them with spironolactone and antibiotics. I haven’ttakenanything in several years now. Talk to a dermatologist–something else might work…and if youdo try the accutane and don’t like it, you can always stop taking it. Good luck!
Ahh, I’m a cinnamon addict and this drink fits perfectly into daily snack break!
Juli, everybody is mentioned the Paleo Recipe Book on http://timreviews.com/paleo-recipe – is it worth anything? I don’t want to waste my money.
And by the way, even my “macho-husband” reads Twilight. Please don’t tell him I mentioned it to you 🙂
i’m not totally sure janine, i haven’t heard anything good about the book…but i’ve never read it myself
I felt the exact same way about Twilight! I was forced to see the first movie at midnight because my little sister needed a driver. I instantly fell in love and starting reading the books as soon as I got home. And seriously there is a lot of action in the movies so the dudes should have no problem watching, especially this last one.
i also cry during the scene in S&TC when Miranda and Steve meet on the Brooklyn Bridge… hopeless romantic for sure 🙂
I LOOOOOOOVE TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love love love love love. I had to stop myself from losing it at the end of Breaking Dawn 2 when she lets him read her mind. So sweet!!
Suggestion: I have been moderately successful at getting an “I’m eating ice cream!” feeling by blending a frozen banana with some vanilla and almond butter…maybe using a frozen (very ripe) banana in place of the dates and coconut milk will give a more blizzardy texture? Or it might taste like @ss with the pumpkin…..
I like Twilight, but I find the main character confusing in how that how the author describes her and the main character describes herself and her actions don’t really click together, making for some really really confusing scenes. Also, I haz a theory that men don’t like things that have to do with romance and become really really really popular.
Also, I haz really bad acne too and sometimes I find that the coconut oil makes it even worse because it’s too thick. Also the honey may be too thick too, if you’re still washing your face with honey. Are you using raw honey or clover honey? I sometimes wonder the pollen left in raw honey causes reactions. Stuff by Burt’s Bees works pretty well though. Also, DON’T WASH WITH YOUR HANDS if you are. If you can get like a baby washcloth or a scrunchy thing (like those poofy things that the spa stores have), they work pretty well and they’re cleaner than your hands.
Also, the blizzard is deeeelicious. xD
I thought the concoction was really good, hubby thinks it’s missing something. I think I’ll add frozen blueberries next time.
how about some coffee or coffee grinds?! i do have a blueberry pumpkin pie shake recipe as well!!
Forced to watch Twilight & New Moon by my daughter at 55. Became addicted, she sent me the books, and I became a proud Twihard. Even had posters on my bedroom wall. Yeah, I”m a grandmother. Screw the haters.
Loves you Jules