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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Screw the haters!! I am definitely jealous, if I could eat gluten free cupcakes and paleo desserts everyday I would, but I can’t and still hope to fit in my jeans. Love your recipes, at least the ones I have gotten to try so far, lots more to try, glad I stumbled across your site. Keep doing what you do!!
I’m not even Paleo and I LOVE your blog! If these naysayers are so bothered with you, they should’t read your blog! But, I bet they read your blog because it is hysterical and I bet they eat your yummy food too (in the Paleo closet, that is)!
As Abe Lincoln said “You can please some of the people some of the time all of the people some of the time some of the people all of the time but you can never please all of the people all of the time.” Anyone who has to deal with the public, has to develop a thick skin. You’re doing great, just let negativity roll off your back and remember the above!
There are always going to be haters…to hell with them!…do your thing, keep your head up & smile, & remember to be grateful you’re not full of bitterness, anger & resentment like the poor a-holes who have been the “Paleo Police”… That they are ruled by & motivated to act by such negative emotion can only equate to a miserable, lonely, & hopeless kind of existence….I am a very new fan of your blog, & find you to be refreshingly down to earth & real, & I like your quirky humor…so rock on, & if you need to vent, have at it girl….don’t fill yourself with negative emotion to be stoic…give it back to the original sender! 🙂
If I tell you I love it you better believe me!!! Some people hate and don’t know why they are doing it. I am new to Paleo and I really appreciate everything you are doing. All the hard work and dedication it takes to not only do what you’re doing, but maintaining what you’re doing is awesome!!! Poor little tink, tinks, have nothing else better to do than to criticize!! (shakes head side-to-side) I can only imagine how much passion it takes to create blog after blog, filled with amazing-looking recipes (that I cannot wait to try ;)). Shoot, I’m having trouble just deciding WHAT to blog!! So many ideas, ya know?Anywho. I’m off my soap box, but I’ll leave saying this: PLEASE KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR US NEWBIES!!!! 😀
P.S. I love your sense of humor as well!!!!!!
So it is absolutely boiling in my house right now. Ottawa is going through a little heat wave (yes, Canada has a summer and its a hot one right now), but I was so intrigued by these guys that I didn’t care that we don’t have air conditioning and cranked up the oven to 400. I was not disappointed. They are AMAZING! Thank you for posting such yummy things!
I had a father in law who was like that- so perfectionistic that he found fault with everyone and made everyone around him tense and feeling picked on. Well, I am not in contact with that family any more, but one day I saw online that he died. All I could think was how sad how he spent his life driving people away. What a waste. It gave me a new perspective. The haters will shrivel up and die and leave the people who pass on love and creative zeal for life to inspire another generation to do the same. You are obviously doing that!
Just bought your book and can’t put it down! Thank you for doing what you do despite the turkeys!!!! I bake gf, as well, and it makes me feel good. That, to me, is the point!
Can’t wait to try these Zook Fritters. They look and sound delish. I’m always on the look-out for zucchini recipes. They are so fresh and plentiful, especially in the summer. I’m not Paleo, but I am vegetarian who is looking for ways to expand my menu. Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiration. Please disregard the negativity. Life is too short to let that sort of talk disturb you.
I (as a paleo newbie) appreciate your honesty. I have tried reading info on other blogs and frankly they make me feel bad – like I am a bad person for straying and basically have to go back to square one to be successful in my attempt at a healthier lifestyle! Your recipes are creative, tasty & easy to follow. My picky children even like what I’m cooking. So thank you 🙂
I’m looking for a zucchini bread that’s similar to your banana bread French toast. I planted a bit too many zucchinis in my garden and am hoping this recipe is as good as your banana bread? How do you think it compares? PS, I heart you and all you do for us for FREE 🙂