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!
Serene in Singapore says
Please keep sharing your recipes with us – even if they are sporadic or at least leave the recipes up :) There are so many recipes I want to try with almond flour but almond flour is soooo expensive here and to ship it from the US, equally so.
But when I do want an almond flour something I always come here! Thanks for all your work and generosity!
Elizabeth Richardson says
Thank you for all the great information and the time that it has taken away from your family – Raising children – even the well disciplined ones – takes time and effort! And you need time to create new recipes and relax!
I have really enjoyed all your recipes that you have shared on line – together with your two books which have been invaluable in preparing food for myself – who is gluten free – and that I can also feed ny husband who in not gluten sensitive – but who needs wheat any way?!!
So good wishes for the future – however you decide to proceed! I will be there to read whatever you are willig to share! Yes! Facebook and Twitter are time consuming addictions – and I too have managed to discu=ipline myself – gardening and hiking in Tucson are great fun – and healthier in winter!
Thank you again Elizabeth
MaryBeth says
Honestly, Elana, I never knew how you had time to do what you do! I am glad to hear that you still plan to continue the website. I have never been a fan of Twitter, so I understand that withdrawal. I have enjoyed your recipes and comments and both cookbooks. I do hope you can keep up those areas. However, if you don’t, I want to THANK YOU for changing my life by changing my diet. Your blog was the first one I began to follow when I decided to make changes. I would love to see you continue recipe development. Kindest regards to you and your beautiful family who share so much of you with us!
Kristin says
I see you have a million and 1 comments (almost), but I do love the forums. The most helpful part is the exchange area. It would be nice if you could leave what is already there without allowing it to be added to. So people could still use it for reference. Like if we were looking for how to exchange with a certain oil, we could still research, but people not be able to comment anymore to create more work for you.
I like the recipes that you post, as well.
Amber says
Recipes, recipes, recipes! I am slowly transitioning my family to less grains and more good proteins (toddlers and preschoolers don’t take kindly to drastic changes, I’ve discovered) and I have found your recipes to be an awesome “middle ground” – healthier versions of dishes that are familiar and tasty. I also find it extremely helpful when everyone comments with their successes, failures, and substitution attempts. I haven’t yet tried half the recipes I’ve earmarked, but I’ll always be happy to see more. Thank you!
Onesie Mommy says
I love the recipes. Especially the way you make them easy and delicious for individuals with dietary restrictions. Please keep them coming.
Edie Zaprir says
Hi Elana,
I own a restaurant so I understand how time is so limited….I’m up at 4:00 at work by 5:00 and cooking all day long. I love all your recipes and since I like to eat primal, it fits my lifestyle. At the restaurant I prepare regular food (because that is what sells) but once I made your Paleo Banana Bread and let everyone taste. They all loved it and now ask for it all the time. I only made one change, I used olive oil (because it was the only oil I had) and it still came out delicious. It’s amazing how delicious it is and yet it’s gluten free, dairy free and sugar free.
You are a genius !
If you are ever in Florida, please come and visit.
Edie
Cedar Key, FL
eileen says
I love the recipes and information. Like others have said, I am glad you are putting your family first but will also continue to share with us.
adriana says
Love reading your letters .Okay if there not as often. Gluten free is new to me and has encouraged me to be healthier in other ways. I do yoga to. Have osteoarthritis. But since being gluten free and adding yoga, I feel the best I have felt in 7 years! I smile inside now everytime I go for a wonderful walk because it is basicly pain free. Thank you for taking the time to send the emails. I do have your cookbook. Adriana
Patia Sankey says
Thank you elana for all you have done. It takes a great deal of commitment and you deserve to be recognized for that. Thanks again.