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!
Sarah says
I love all your Paleo recipes!
Camron says
Good for you! I think it is great that you are simplifying. Your recipes are divine and that is why I visit your website.
Christine says
I never visited the forums but hugs to those having to go through ‘the change’.
I love your recipes. I’m here daily. I’m a no gluten/grain girl but good with dairy.
One of your bread recipes is a staple here and I’m constantly trying a myriad of your recipes. I enjoy the comments from others with tips or how their tries turned out.
YOU are much appreciated.
Here’s to Change!
Christine :)
Vanesa says
I echo all the other posts- I thought you were going to stop blogging ;) please don’t- your recipes are inspirational!! I am so thankful for them. Won’t miss the forums, but I do miss your more often posts ;) I would rush home after work to try them out… Lol. And i made your entire Thanksgiving dinner ;) But I totally understand- you are only 1 person! Do whatever you need to…
Jenn R. says
I hope you will continue to share your almond flour and paleo-friendly recipies. You’re my go-to site for almond flour recipies. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I even find your older recipies helpful. I consider myself a decent cook/baker, so when I see an old non-paleo ingredient, I can usually find a good substitute for it.
Debra says
I’m pretty new to your site, but like you I try to limit my computer interaction as it does take away from other responsibilities and family interaction. I personally benefit most from recipes that you post. Being new to grain-free eating I need all the help I can get in coming up with recipes to try and see if my famly will enjoy. Thanks!
Lori S. says
I am very interested in Paleo and grain-free, as I believe you are as well. I don’t use coconut flour (much) any more, mainly almond flour, coconut and olive oils, honey, and am basically starch-free, grain-free, dairy-free – actually my diet is quite limited.
Thanks a million for all the recipes that are along these lines. I bake your “rye bread” with almond flour 2x/week and it is my basic staple for “bread”! I’ve shared your website with several friends who are also making some of your recipes now. Please don’t let this website go away – we need it!!!!
Best to you Elana!
Lori
Sarah Chana Radcliffe says
Love the recipes!
DamselflyDiary says
I never used the Forums so I am okay with the change — and I understand it. My business is drawing me into more social media marketing and I am fighting it. I don’t want the time vampire to take over my life. So, this is a good lesson for me embrace the new technologies while at the same time maintaining control.
Now I am off to enjoy some of your “fruit cake.” It is my new favorite recipe – so protein packed and full of good fruits and I add some of my ground seed blend (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, chia, and flax) for a superfood boost.
Jennifer says
Elena –
You are my favorite website! The best recipes. I look for alternative recipes to the foods I love but have allergy issues with – breads, muffins – and anything that inspires me.
I’m a photographer and I am in the same exact boat with you. It’s A LOT of work to keep a website, FB, twitter, etc etc. I becomes stressful. I’ve been on my own media diet and it feels really good. Until people are running all of these things, they have no idea how overwhelming it all is.
Please do not shut down completely. I’ve referred you to many that are looking for a GF lifestyle and great recipes.
Deep breaths and relax.
Jennifer