"Sunday Morning rain is falling".... hmmm except for not really. Because I live in L.A. Haha. I do love the song by Maroon 5 "Sunday Morning". Feel good song, if your looking for some tunes to boost your mood :) Although, not a huge fan of that particular lead singer. I am quite excited to see the new movie he is coming out in! It's called Begin Again. Looks really good! I love movies that are about music :) I still haven't seen Jersey Boys, but I plan to in the next week! Best believe! However, I did see an amazing documentary, called "20 Feet From Stardom". Wow. So inspiring. As some of you may know I am in the entertainment industry. An actress, singer & sometimes model, I'll have you know :) You can check out my youtube and other things on my website if you'd like KrystenJorgensen.Com. a n y w h o ! Back to what this post is really about. My breakfast.

So yesterday I let you all know I was starting a cleanse. Not too crazy or anything. Just need to re route. A refresher, etc. You get it. So this is the route that I feel good about going on, and I know it will make me feel mucho better. I already do! Maybe because of this awesome recipe I made. Seriously. I don't like tooting my horn too loudly :/ But I am surprised at how good this is. I've created a chia pudding before, and was sort of a fan of it. But not like this! This is actually yummmm. I hope you'll try it! And if you do, please post a pic, and #thedailykale for me:) I wanna see! If your on instagram, I just created a new instagram account for @The Daily Kale and would love if you would follow me! 

Alright ya'll so here it is. Happy Sunday!

I feel as though my thoughts have changed. I change my mind a lot, yes, I'm aware of that- and also completely okay with it, thank you :) I'm sort of spontaneous, but also like to make plans. And really love a challenge. But recently, I've really felt down, not clear, or as clean as I feel I could be. Sometimes if you keep doing the same thing over and over again, you just wanna scream! I just need change! I remember a long time ago, right before I even created this web site, when I was just a wee little blog.... I made a new years challenge that basically went on to become this site. So many things in my life at that time were changing. And I feel as time has gone by, I've completely taken this website out of my priorities, which makes me really sad. I used to love sharing healthy tips and recipes to the world, and getting responses from people who were interested and listened. But somewhere a long the line, I've fallen off that path. Sure, I've always been healthy. But even I get lost and caught up in certain foods, I know should be only once in a while.  

Hello EVERYONE who is reading this.

I've decided that "The Daily Kale" is getting a make over. I thought it through and through. I've been really irritated lately, and why should I keep that from you? I've decided I'd like to share whats been going on with me. Well nothing that big. Just goes to show you. I am a true conservative southern person. The way I was raised is quite different from other loud, no filtered people. And I'm fine with that! I don't mind being the nice person. In no way am I naive or a pushover (well, not anymore, that is) Regardless. The POINT I am trying to get to is that I recently for whatever reason, was googling 'The Daily Kale' to try to get to my website I think, instead of typing into the url. and I came across another person who has decided to name their website The Daily Kale about 4 months ago. Now what in the hell. I've had this website since 2011. I looked around the internet, when deciding my name. To make sure no one else had it. Now why would anyone, copy me? It's just plain rude and disrespectful. 

I know I may sound winey or silly for letting this get to me, since I do have a rather large following. But it's the principal. Ya know? Yeesh. People. Really can get under my skin. But hey, it's all about letting it go. I'm still gonna keep doing me. And everyone else can keep doing them- even if it's not authentic. OH WELL. So now that I got that out of the way. I'd like to share with you what my website has been about and what it's going to be about more in the future. After lots of thought last week, I was really considering changing my name. Grrr. But NO man. This website, the one I created with the authentic name I chose. Was for a reason. Sure my thoughts and lifestyle have changed since then. But so what. Because of those changes, because of this website, etc. Everything- I am where I am today. And yes I pretty much do have kale everyday. SO THERE. ;)
But no. I'm not vegan and no I'm not vegetarian. I don't mean to disappoint my large following of herbivores. It's hard for me to admit that to everyone, or share photos of food that isn't vegan/veg. because I don't know how well that'd go over. But thats not being true to who I am and what I believe for myself. Just because it's the way I live, does not mean thats the way you have to! You do whats best for you! I've evolved so much in the past few years with 'healthy food' and to me, it doesn't always have to be vegan anymore. I do watch everything though. I don't eat cheese at every meal, etc. But my life is my life. I chose to share my recipes & thoughts on here. And if you like to read, then so be it :) If not, thats okay too.

But I am excited for new things! I hope you are too :)

Ok ya'll. I know that I just posted a recipe on 'fries'. But I got a little 'baked fry' crazy the other day. And had just bought an eggplant and well, this happened! And eggplant fries WIN! Even though, there was no competition. They win. Believe me. Try them. They win. :)

Even my boyfriend approved. And he is one of those people who think they don't like eggplant, so boom! There! Please go buy yourself an eggplant and try these. Forget regular ole french fries. These are amazing. And for all the vegans and non vegans out there, I have versions for both of you, so everyone can be happy! :) (And also a gluten free version too! )
Also if you want to make this gluten free, by gluten free breadcrumbs. :)
*Another note. If they don't have fine bread crumbs, you will need to make them fine, by processing them in food processor, or I'm guessing a blender could work as well?

*Non Vegan Recipe:

1 eggplant (Cut skin off. I then cut the entire eggplant in half, then cut into fry shapes.)
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. paprika
3 tbsp. egg whites
3 tbsp. fine whole wheat bread crumbs

Toss the cut up egg plant in a bowl with some pink salt- leave that while setting up.
Set up 2 plates. One with breadcrumbs and spices mixed in. The other with just the egg whites.
Dip them in egg whites, then roll around in bread crumbs and place on pan lined with parchment paper . Set oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 15-20m. Turning half way through. I like mine a little extra crunchy so I left it in there for 20m :) And then I dipped them in cashew cheeze and also marinara sauce. SOOOOO good. 

*Vegan Recipe:


1 eggplant (Cut skin off. I then cut the entire eggplant in half, then cut into fry shapes.)
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. paprika
3 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
3 tbsp. fine whole wheat bread crumbs

Toss the cut up egg plant in a bowl with some pink salt- leave that while setting up.
Set up 2 plates. One with breadcrumbs and spices mixed in. The other with just the almond milk.
Dip them in almond milk, then roll around in bread crumbs and place on pan lined with parchment paper . Set oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 15-20m. Turning half way through. I like mine a little extra crunchy so I left it in there for 20m :) And then I dipped them in cashew cheeze and also marinara sauce. Nom nom nom. 

*Gluten Free Version
Please chose above version, either vegan or non vegan.
The only difference is the bread crumbs. So here is the recipe for a healthier way of gluten free bread crumbs. You can always buy store bought kind. But I prefer to make my own everything :)
To make the bread crumbs you will need:
1 cup almond meal /or flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp. pink salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. oregano


Stir all ingredients in a bowl, with a fork. Store in a mason jar or any container.
This makes quite a bit! And follow above directions for either recipe version you chose and roll them around in this mixture as you would the bread crumbs :)

Well happy Wednesday ya'll! I am so happy to have some new followers recently. And I just wanted to say Hi to you and I hope you enjoy some of my recipes ! And please leave any comments below, on what you'd like to see more of :) -Or if you have any questions. Here to help!

So "LAVBF" Your probably like what the...? That stands for LA Vegan Beer Fest. I had been very anxiously awaiting May 17th since about 3 months ago when we bought our tickets. I love vegan food, though not a vegan- I do respect the food and all the art and creations that can be made. I also loveeee making vegan versions of things. Because it is all possible. And it's also possible to make anything into a healthy version. So if you ever have a recipe you want me to transform, I love a challenge! 

That is kind of the theory behind me ever even creating my website to begin with. That anything can be turned into a healthy version. Just like todays recipe I'm sharing with you. To me, this could be replaced for 'french fries' or /mozzarella sticks', although their not 'cheesy'. But the italian taste comes up and reminds me of a crunchy mozzarella stick. But mostly others versions of these are called fries. You can call them what you feel is right. I just recommend making them and eating them ! :)

I pretty much LOVE how versatile zucchini can be. I make them for 'zoodles' aka, zucchini noodle pasta, with my spiralizer. Or add them into my stir fries and they make it much more filling.
I know people have added them to breads and oatmeal. So many things you can do. Just find what you like :)

So this is a very easy recipe. Like I said there is a vegan version below this recipe as well. Pick whichever you'd like to do :) I was so excited to make these last night I forgot to take a picture of the process of making them, which would've been helpful. So I'm sorry for that. 

In 3 separate plates or bowls place these individually in their own.
-3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
-2 egg whites
-3 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs & grated parmesan

This is also the order you will dip them  in. After cutting your zucchini in the closest version you think is a 'fry'. Dip them in flour, then dip them in egg whites, (make sure the flour gets completely coated by the egg whites, then roll them around in bread crumbs and parmesan. And then place on a pan with spray, or a pan lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20 mins at 425.
And serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I chose tomato basil marinara last night, but I really think my cashew cheeze would work too :o Yummmmm. 

Vegan Version: 


In 3 separate plates or bowls place these individually in their own.

-3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
-3 tbsp whole wheat bread crumbs & 2 tbsp of daiya cheese 
(or you can do without cheese, (I don't like daiya :( -it's good with just the bread crumbs.)


This is also the order you will dip them  in. After cutting your zucchini in the closest version you think is a 'fry'. Dip them in flour, then dip them in almond milk, (make sure the flour gets completely coated by the milk, then roll them around in bread crumbs and daiya. And then place on a pan with spray, or a pan lined with parchment paper.
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SO Back to the LAVBF. It was such a fun time. Great music, great beer, and great vegan food. I got to try a lot of place I've never tried before which was awesosme. It basically was just a really fun event to have some beer, eat not so healthy food :/ (every once in a while it's ok ;) ) and dance and listen to great bands perform. And be outside in the heart of Hollywood. I enjoyed it :)

Have a great day!

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And also I made these cute little birdie cake toppers or ornaments- this weekend that are now on my etsy shop! Check it out if you'd like :)
www.etsy.com/shop/jkartworkstudio