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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I’ve never commented on your blog but I feel like I need to today!! I follow because I think you have great ideas and are totally witty!!! I have never thought to criticize any of your eating habits. I love all your thoughts and recipes. If anything you are a true to yourself kind of person and you do what works for you. Nothing and no one is perfect and if they think they are then there lies the problem!!! Thanks for being an inspiration and for sharing your recipes. Keep on keepin on sista!!!
I know you probably get sick of this question, so I’m pre-apologizing for it….But….do you think it would throw these off if I subbed coconut flour for the almond? I know it’s not a 1:1 sub, but I just wondered if it would totally destroy it or if you think it would be okay?
yes, they would be completely different with coconut flour
I love your blog and just purchased your book and can’t wait to try out the recipes! It is really too bad there are so many negative people.
I went paleo in January 2014 to help identify some digestive issues (daily bloating and stomach aches) and hypoglycemia. So I’m still relatively new but I’m not someone that believes in being strict anything..haha. I was strict the first 4 months to help identify what was triggering the digestive issues and am playing around with adding back ‘non-paleo’ foods. I know I can’t eat dairy or any legumes / soy. I do now eat potatoes and quinoa a couple of times a week with no ill effects. And *gasp* a couple of times a month I will eat certain grains. I feel great, have lost weight despite not really needing to and have had only one hypoglycemic episode since I started. I’m not going to be a ‘paleo martyr’ to make other people happy.Neither should you or anyone else!
Unfortunately, the people who are happy with what you do are less likely to comment. Keep doing what you’re doing! I for one love your blog.
You should watch the “Haters” clip by Katt Williams- it’s awesome. (that’s a legit link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxxPLDZnqwA
You’re successful, happy, and you look amazing- Juli you win!
I’m new to your blog and already a big fan, and as all the other comment-ers have noted, you just have to ignore the haters. I have a gluten-free bakery and I get haters all the time (from an awareness-step lower on the food chain) who don’t get it AT ALL. And then there are some whose doctors tell them that they really are gluten-intolerant but they eat wheat “sometimes” at which point I tell them courtesy of The Gluten Summit & Dr. Tom O’Bryan that “just like you can’t be a little bit pregnant, you can’t eat just a little gluten if you’re really intolerant.” (you really will develop something horrible from it over time). And out comes the hate. So…. you just do what you can for other people like you’ve been doing – inspiring, humoring, helping – and know you are loved.
You are my hero. That is all.
I actually really like that you post what you indulge in while you’re traveling. I also think it shows that you’re capable of indulging in a treat here or there, and you’re still able to get back on track when you’re at home and have more resources/time/energy/whatever to eat Paleo. Not everyone reacts the same to non-Paleo foods or treats, so I think it’s more about what works for you. Besides, I can’t think of one person who eats Paleo and does not ever eat something is non-Paleo. We will in an imperfect non-Paleo world. It’s bound to happen. Love the blog. Keep it up!
I made this last night @paleomg they are so yummy! I got all the way to the point of putting them in the tins and my man said, these look too runny. And wouldnt you know I forgot the almond flour….so we poured everything back into the bowl. And with all of the ingredients they came out great! Thanks Juli
This is why I love you Juli! Those of us who typically eat strictly paleo, we all realize that there ARE “cheat days” cheat days meaning I might enjoy some freaking cheese or gluten free bread. Anyone who bashes you for occasionally “cheating” isn’t setting realistic goals for themselves either. Its not like you’re posting pics of your big mac and fries!
Every Sunday, when I plan my meals for the week, whether it be all paleo, or maybe one recipe that uses goat cheese, or corn tortillas, I go to your blog. Not because its paleo, but because its food that I know will keep my body happy and make me feel somewhat creative in the kitchen. Quit getting so gnarled up in the details that you have to lash out at anyone who doesn’t stick to your unattainable concept of paleo perfection, people! This is real life. Real life involves one weekly dose of goat cheese. That’s happy food.
Love your snark. Love your food. Love your dog. Screw everyone else 😉
Keep doing what you do. Your recipes are awesome! 😉