What a terrible recipe name. Sorry. Not really.
I’m officially back to normal life after my book tour. Grocery shopping almost every day, working out almost every day, and cuddling with Jackson more than normal people do. It’s great. And thankfully, I’m back to cooking a little bit. It’s tough when you don’t cook for a while and then you have to get your mojo back. Especially if you don’t have a mojo. Or know what a mojo is.
Speaking of mojo, my friends think I need to get a little more cynicism in my life. Because I’ve lost some of my cynical mojo. I can agree with them. I get it. But what they don’t understand is the cynical attitude that builds up inside and I just keep locked down. Because most of the frustration comes from people’s remarks about my blog. It gets a bit annoying to write and share recipes on a daily basis when I am constantly criticized no matter what I post. D*cks.
More and more I keep hearing about how people are frustrated since I don’t eat strict paleo (I’ll eat gluten free breads or a gluten free dessert) but I run a paleo blog. I get it: I’m a fake, a fraud, a liar. Minus the liar part, since I talk all about it. But I think what they probably don’t understand is their own insecurities. Because I never hear complaints from paleo bloggers or paleo experts. Nope, they don’t give a f*ck. Because they have shit to do. They don’t have time to worry about what other people are doing. Or eating. Or instagramming.
No, it’s more of the people who are newbies to paleo and are trying to be paleo perfectionists. We’ve all been there. Being obsessive compulsive about what we ate, telling friends we can’t eat their food because it’s not paleo, telling our family they should switch to paleo. We’ve all been there. But what these newbies don’t understand is THEIR BODY is different than MY BODY. And what I put in MY BODY has absolutely nothing to do with them. Nope. The food I shove in my face changes absolutely nothing in their day. They get pissed, talk sh*t, crap their bed, all for nothing. Because I keep on eating my gluten free cupcakes when I travel and I keep eating my paleo desserts whenever I please. They complain, I eat. They voice their insecurities by putting me on blast, I write. They hate me for making recipes they don’t agree with, I help change people’s lives through meals.
So let’s get something straight you little negative Nancy’s. You’re uncomfortable that I don’t eat strict paleo all of the time? Why is that? Because you do? You little liar. Or is it because I’m honest and share ideas with people who can tolerate certain foods? Wait, is it because I’ve shared over 500 FREE paleo recipes on my blog that fit your strict diet criteria? Or do you think it’s just because you’re jealous that I’ve found something that works for my body and you haven’t? Jealousy really is a son of a b, ain’t it?
But I guess this blog post doesn’t really change much, huh? Insecure people still will hate me because I ate a gluten free muffin. I will keep eating, cooking, and writing. And now, my friends will be happy with my cynical post.
Zucchini Fritter Cups
- Yield: 7 1x
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, shredded (3 cups, shredded)
- 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- lots and lots of salt (don’t be shy)
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place zucchini and yellow onion in food processor using the shredding attachment and shred. Place in a couple paper towels and squeeze out all the excess liquid. So annoying, but you have to do it!
- Place zucchini and onion in a bowl, mix well with almond flour, egg, garlic cloves, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the mixture and place into 7 muffin cups. I used silicone muffin liners, if you don’t, be sure to heavily grease each muffin tin to keep it from sticking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool before removing from muffin tin.
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Grilled Mustard Sliders on top of Fritter Cups
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this is totally unrelated to the major point of your post, but i was intrigued by one of the first sentences.
you grocery shop daily.
for some reason i’m becoming one of those people too. do you shop daily because you can’t decide what you want before the actual day you want to eat, or because you can’t remember stuff and have to go because you need stuff?
just curious.
because i come up with new things to cook on a regular basis and don’t have everything available at my house!
Well said, Jenn!
Hi Juli!
Great post! Everyone above pretty much summed it up, but remember – for every “hater” out there, there are thousands out there that love you and your blog!
2 Questions:
– Has Boston been added to your book tour 🙂 Please come!
– Would I used the same measurement of flour if I used coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Have a great day!
It is so sad that people think hiding behind their computers mean they can be a total douche. YOU ROCK!
Can I sub for a different kind of flour?? I don’t use almond flour much.
Totally agree. People are haters online because for some reason it has become socially acceptable to hide behind the computer and say things that (most) people would never say face-to-face. If you don’t have the guts to say it to her face, then shut up online, you coward.
Love the recipe, Jules. Always looking for new ways to incorporate more zucchini as our family loves it. Keep it coming and please don’t start trying to be perfect – then I’ll feel bad about myself! 😉
Girl, your abs speak for themselves. Obviously what you’re doing is working.
I confess! I believe in the gospel of paleo and practice it 95% of the time. But I love sushi and humous. And I will never give them up!!
Hey juli!
I just wanted to thank you for all your awesome recipes. I had to go Paleo because of food allergies and have to be as close to 100% as I can or I get massive stomach cramps 🙁 I was uninspired to cook at all for a while but you have helped inspire me again! Thank you. This recipe looks phenominal, do you know the best way to make it without eggs?
Kelli
I love your posts and recipes. I also can’t stand negative people. Keep your head up and keep doing what you’re doing! You have helped me on my paleo journey more than you can imagine. I also love how you share your recipes freely and don’t use pressure to sell your books. I am going to buy your books based on that principle alone (your delicious recipes don’t hurt either!). I will not be buying any books from those who send me four emails a week with “Great Paleo Recipes” in the subject line and no actual recipes included – just a link to buy their book. You are amazing and no one, NO ONE can keep you down! You rock Juli!
Juli.. AMEN Sister!!!! You are doing what YOU need to do for YOU..
As Moi Mommsy says.. if they are talking about you.. at least they are not talking about someone else!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! YOU ARE AWESOME..
What is wrong with people?! That is ridiculous. I mean, find a diet that fixes your shitty personality, you critical bastards. I love your blog Jules!
🙂 I like that you’re not strict paleo because I don’t eat paleo at all – and I love all of the recipes on here that I’ve tried. No complaints.
Actually, one complaint – if you don’t wanna pander to the haters, stop talking about them/ to them. As someone who likes your blog, loves the dog pictures, and owns your book, I would rather not read about the paloemg haters on such a regular basis. Obviously they are difficult for you to deal with, and I would imagine their comments are hurtful, untrue, and
probably stem from their own eating struggles and insecurities. But don’t let them take over! I avoid reading nasty comments, and I’m sure that the people who like this blog do too.
Thanks for all the awesome recipes. As a non paleo, gluten eating person I appreciate having a stock of great and easy recipes that get healthier carbs and more protein + veggies into my diet.