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!
AnnMarie Deis says
I am grateful for your dedication to your site and to your viewers/readers. I have reaped innumerable rewards from finding your site! I understand that you must take care of a growing family AND yourself. Life is fast. If you blink, you might miss it. (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” 1986)
Thank you for your hard work. Your site is one of the most beautiful one there is and I appreciate that there is a pioneer out there who shares her creations with all of us.
AnnMarie :)
julie says
I find your website to be very valuable to our grain free, sugar free life style. I can trust your receipes to taste good but to also be simple and family friendly as well as nutritious. So, having said that, I find your receipes to be the most valuable part of your website. Please do not stop growing and posting these.
Reiko says
Personally, I think closing the forum was a good idea, especially if it was just more work for you. The comment section for every post still serves as a way for your fans to communicate with one another, and we can still share relevant recipes/make substitution recommendations. I just hope you’ll keep posting your wonderful recipes :D
Jamie says
I love your site, and have for years. I refer so many people to your site, as well as recommend your books. Mostly I come here for recipes, and can’t say that I have ever been to the forums. I think it’s great that you are taking more time for yourself and reducing your work load. I’m just so grateful for all the work you put in with sharing all recipes your delicious recipes. Thanks so much :)
Alisa says
Sounds like you are making changes for the better! I don’t blame you at all. I closed the forums on Go Dairy Free a few years ago, and never looked back. It does require that extra level of moderation and maintenance. I think the comment section adds a ton!
Sheila says
Good for you Elana, I applaud your decision.
I love your website and recipes and use them regularly, and have told several people about the site. One just told me what a great site it is, and I agree. However, keeping this up must be a fair amount of work behind the scenes. We all need to learn how to listen to our own changing priorities and manage our time and energy, especially in this interconnected, info-overload world.
Theresa says
Good for you! It takes a lot of time to keep up with it all. Glad to see you making changes to allow you the time you need to continue creating fabulous food.
Jeana says
Elana, as a mother of 2 children with food intolerance and myself as well, your recipes are very valuable to me. I also read the comments to see how people have modified the original recipe to see if would be how I would make a change. I also frequently use your ingredient list for the correct type of ingredient to use. I also appreciate the less sugar in your recipes.
I seldom make a comment, but do read the comment for different ideas. I understand you need to cut back. I think your picture was great for today’s post. Family need to come first….
Judith says
Thank goodness you are still going to be able to keep the blog going. I love your recipes. Like some others, I have tried so many different “gluten-free” flour recipes, and yours are the best. I have your “gluten free almaond flour ” book and it stays out on the counter all the time. When I see a recipe (other than yours) that I think I might like, I look to your book to try to figure out how to make it something I can eat and enjoy. Because of you I have been starting to try my own substitutions. I am a relatively new follower, but I read every post! Thank you so much for all your time consuming efforts to create, test and explain your recipes.
Tameejean says
Whew! I am so glad you are not shutting your site down! When I first learned that I must cut both gluten and dairy from my diet, your site was a lifesaver. I own both of your books and refer many here. I haven’t used your forums, but do appreciate the comment section for subs, tips and ideas. I don’t blame you one bit for wanting to lighten your load :)
Thanks for all that you do, know that it does not go unappreciated!