First, I want to thank you all for being part of this community. It’s been such a wonderfully nourishing experience for me have this website and be able to share recipes and tips for good living with all of you.
However, there is another side to running a website. Like everyone in this age of information overload, I’m looking at working better and smarter. Doing more with less. As you may have noticed, I haven’t been posting quite as often. I’ve also gone on a social media diet, checking into Twitter and Facebook a couple of times a week instead of several times a day.
Further, after much consideration, I’ve decided to close down the Forums. Although the forums have served a good purpose, all in all, I’ve found that they are one more place for me to monitor in terms of the work I put into this website. I believe that the community can continue to connect in the comments section of each post and that it will still be productive for you to leave your remarks there.
So yes, change is in the air.
And I’m interested in you. I want you to tell me what type of information you find useful on this site. What are you doing with your life right now and what in particular are you looking for here?
So please, leave a comment and share your thoughts. I’m very interested, even though I do not often respond to comments, I do personally read each and every comment that you leave on every post.
Thanks for 6 great years and looking forward to many more!
Catherine Howell says
Oh my goodness….at first glance I thought, Noooooooooo….she can’t! But then I realized that you were still going to maintain your blog (and recipes) and that things would just be more honed! Whew!!! I LOVE your blog and follow it almost daily. Since going grain free 2 years ago, your blog has been my first source for information. I love your format, photos, recipes but most your style and approach and friendly support.
So, thank goodness for me, because really, it’s all about me, isn’t it! LOL ;)))
Elana’s Pantry; I would be hard-pressed to do as well nutritionally without it!!!! Thank you!
Lulu says
I echo this comment completely!
Katrina says
Dear Elana,
Our family started eating Paleo over a year ago, and your website was one of the first ones we found when we started. Not only have we tried a handful of your recipes, but have directed a handful of other families in our area to your website as they have started eating Paleo. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into making and perfecting the recipes before posting and the time spent on the website. What a blessing! Look forward to trying many more recipes.
Hugs,
Katrina
Patty Donofrio says
Good for you Elena! You are one busy, busy lady and have help so many people to live healthier lives. So many of us read your words and use your recipes. God bless you and your family. May you continue to live happily. Patty
Kristine says
I was so freaked that you were going to shut down the website!
Whew!
As long as there is a place for people to comment on successful or unsuccessful substitutions, I will keep coming back!
Tammy says
Love the recipes!! Thank you for all the effort you put in to making your recipes “user friendly”! I have tried some other sites and can’t make the recipe turn into yummy food. I have NEVER had that happen with your recipes and have absolutely enjoyed each meal!!
Catherine Howell says
In total agreement!!!!
Jean says
Yes, your recipes and tips are my favorites. I’m also thrilled with the results I’ve gotten. They’ve always been spot on.
Ashley says
Completely understand! I was scared that it was going to be this entire site shut down! So, while the forums have helped- I’m just glad this site will continue :) I often make recipes from this site or get ideas for my own (http://glutenfreesunshines.blogspot.com/ ):)
Thanks!
Ashley
Mimi says
My reaction also was a brief moment of panic as I really feel like I have this learned friend who is mentoring in improving my approach to food. As a celiac diagnosed only 3 years ago, this website has been my trusted guide! Thanks Elana for all your help!
Stacy says
I think it’s commendable and a great example to show us all to spend more time with family and less at the computer. I personally am inspired by your dedication and it makes me appreciate when you DO post or comment that much more. <3
Nina says
I agree!
Heather says
I really appreciate all you do! I mostly use your website for recipes and healthy living advice. I do not use the forums and will not miss it.
FIona in Ireland says
Hi Elana
I love to read the comments people post about their experimentations and substitutions. Like you, I am moving more towards Paleo and trying to eat Primal as much as I can for health reasons. Grains and too many sugars don’t suit me. So I love when you have simple recipes that follow these ways of eating. My absolute favourite thing right now are the Irish Soda bread biscuits (which I call scones). I made them for a family get together and they went down a treat, everyone wants the recipe! High praise indeed, since as you might have noticed I’m Irish…Love the zucchini muffins also – those recipes that incorporate surprise vegetables are always a winner with me :-)
Thank you for your great website.
Fiona
Bonnie says
Don’t ever stop posting your recipes. I check your site all the time and have recommended your site to many grain free friends. Your recipes are the ones I use most, especially the baking:) Shalom!!
eileen says
I agree!! I use MANY of your recipes as you are one of the very few is consistent in delicious recipes every time! and they are simple and I usually have the ingredients close at hand! totally grains free as we all know that the traditional gluten free diet is not grains free which it should be. And I love the fact that you are sugar free. I was using the agave also and do bloat a little….I will be interested in seeing how your transitions to no agave works also. I refer you, your website AND your Almond Flour Cookbook all the time to my friends. I have your Cupcakes Cookbook which I use but not as much as the ALmond one…….Thanks for your dedication!
Beverly M says
I love your recipes and have tried many of them. I certainly understand your need to cut back on all the forums, blogs, websites, etc. It can become overwhelming. Thank you so much for all that you share.
Robyn says
Ditto above regarding recipes, cookbooks etc. I haven’t even visited the forums, and rarely read the comment section of your blog, mainly because of the consistent success with your recipes. Thank you for your generosity.
Holly says
I agree too… thank you so much I have lost 45 lbs and gone from a type diabetic with a fatty liver to a “normal”or at least better than average american… I know I did it but you sure made it a whole lot easier and a lot of fun… to be able to have a turkey sandwich with the rest of the family…thank you…
Tressa B says
Oh no! The Forums section is the best way to find a particular topic, and every comment that goes with that topic. I thought it was a great place for your readers to be able to organize their comments, as opposed to under your postings where they can be very difficult to find. I personally wouldn’t mind if you didn’t consistently monitor the forums, but let that be a place for your readers to connect and help each other out. It lets us step in and answer questions when you are too busy to do so.