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!
Dianna Payne says
Glad you are doing what you need to do to take care of yourself and your darling family! I never write comments, this is my first one, but I enjoy the information and recipes you share whenever you are able.
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY COME FIRST! YOU GO GIRL!!! :D
Mearced says
Wow – I think you may be overwhelmed just by how many comments you’ve received! Just wanted to respond and support you in your decision to back off social media. I know I have to take a Sabbath day from my computer! Incredibly, sometimes it’s difficult; but turns out to be a wonderful blessing.
I really appreciate your grain-free, paleo friendly recipes, especially the breads. Thanks for all you do and blessings on your changes!
Pat says
Elana – good for you! I wholeheartedly agree that social media, in all its forms, can be an overwhelming commitment of time and energy better spent with real people, like your family and friends. Having said that, I may have to cry buckets if you stop sharing your recipes, which we all love. I have both of your cookbooks, but this lovely site and your newest recipes and older ones is truly a favorite. I can see by all the comments, I am not alone.
So, you have my vote to take life a bit easier but never my vote to shut down the website. It is pure inspiration and we love it and love you for sharing it with us.
Thanks for everything and I look forward to a new beginning. We could all use more “face-time” with real people, your faithful readers included.
Judy says
When it ceases to be a joy and becomes a burden it is time for a change. Your recipes have helped me a lot and I didn’t visit the forums that often.
Thanks!
Patricia Barnard says
I do not know whether to hug you or repremand you for posting recipes I am able to eat. I thibk you should not only get a big hug, but many prayers and blessings for what you have taken on.
After three years of a completely grain free diet – that means no bread, no sweets, no anything to satisfy my sweet tooth (no not even chocolate-big bummer). Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you. Your recipes allow me to make, wait for dramatic pause, COOKIES that I can actually eat. Whoo Hoo! Bless you. God has given you a gift and your sweet spirit has encouraged you to serve others by sharing. I know God is proud of you.
I try your other recipes and so far most of them I really like. You now have me hooked on your Chicken Ginger Soup. I’m still printing off recipes, but cookies are my favs.
God Bless you.
Tammy McIlwain says
I don’t usually use the forum but, have occasionally scanned through it for other readers suggestions and what works for them. Mostly I am on here for the celiac advice and the wonderful recipes and ideas I get of my own after grazing through all your wonderful ideas! I am sure you’l be making some wonderful memories with your family with all the extra time you have!!!
Annelise says
Continuing the outpouring of love –
As a gluten-free, vegetarian, and picky eater, I was a mono-fooder prior to discovering your site last summer. I am so grateful to you and your recipes for introducing variety into and improving my diet. You are an inspiration for taking control of your health through your diet.
I liked the forums for the answers they provided about substitutions or other recipes (I found a crepe recipe in the forums a while back). Provided the search function remains, the comments should fulfill this function satisfactorily (or we can all learn to experiment as you do!).
Thank you for all of your work and I look forward to future simple, delicious recipes from you.
mary edwards says
elana, i really understand your need to stop the forum, but thank you for all the time and love you put into it. it was a real life saver when i went gluten-free. blessings to you, mary
AudreyV says
I love your recipes! I eat gluten free all the time and paleo most of the time. So please continue your recipes along these lines. I’ve never visited the forums. I appreciate all that you do!
Angie says
HI Elana! I understand your need to streamline your tiem commitment. I find myself doing teh same thing and having to let go of some things I that are good to take better care of things that I love. I look forward to your recipes and nutrition information especially. I am celiac, and trying to be sugar free also. I love the recipes for meals or dishes I can use to incorporate more healthy, low glycemic, gluten free items. I also love when you introduce us to other blogs that share our quest for healthy and delicious food. Thank you for all the work you do. I look forward to every post I find in my inbox : )