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!
Adrienne says
I agree with many of the other comments. Keep time for yourself but please share when you can. You have been a great source for me over the last few years.
One thing I did want to mention …
I would love to hear more in your posts about how your boys started to get into foods that they love but most kids won’t eat. My son is 4 1/2 now and I have a 2 year old too. They are picky but it gets better and I love to hear esperiences that other moms have had and how they handle kids’ frustration with diet restrictions (gluten dairy) and resistance to healthy additions (like KALE!)
Be well
Adrienne
Susan Underbrink says
Hi Elana, I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your website. I am a 48 year old woman with a long list of medical issues. I just got diagnosed with Celiac’s in December (2011), and that has opened “Pandoras box” of nutrition issues for me. I am hoping to resolve or improve many of my medical issues through changes in my nutrition. I stumbled upon your website, and it has been such an encouragement for me! I love your recipes, your blogs, and the easy links for where I can purchase and item or get more information on a topic. I feel that this website has saved me so much time so I don’t have to “re-invent the wheel” when you have already found the solutions. I purchased your Almond Flour cookbook and I must admit the Herb crackers have been a lifesaver for me and stop me from having a pity party about my new restrictions. I am hoping you will publish another cookbook that has your other non-almond flour recipes in them. I fear this website will disappear one day. I print out your recipes as I use them and keep them in a notebook, just in case.
So, I just wanted to encourage you about how helpful this website has been for me and probably many others who don’t write a comment. No response is necessary. Thank you so much. Susan Underbrink
Kim says
I love your recipes and ideas for living / eating healthier. I so enjoy everything you do.
Lori says
Elana, I have been watching your site for about 5-6 months. What I LOVE is that you use as few ingredients as is required while still achieving great results. I don’t see ingredients listed that my family avoids. The recipes are easy to follow. You seem to think outside the box, too. Personally, that is my draw to your site and why I love it.
And then, professionally, I manage a physicians practice that treats chronically ill patients. I am often asked, “I don’t know where to find recipes I can use” after we run food allergy tests. I always refer them to your site for great food/recipe ideas. I encourage them to peruse the recipes and read the comments and forums for more great ideas and information. What works for one person, may not work for another and you find that out on the forum/comments section.
Your food blog is my favorite one. I highly recommend it to my friends, family and patients.
Kim says
This too. The fewer the ingredients, the better!
Kathy says
Your recipes have made such a difference in my life as a celiac. When people ask me if I miss eating bread and other wheat products I say with all honesty that is the best thing that has happened because it opened me up to a new world of wonderful food. Elana’s Pantry also has encouraged me to cook without recipes! Sometimes the results are good and sometimes only passable but the ideas flow thanks to you inventiveness.
Lynn says
You asked how we use your site, what we find useful. We use your site practically and for a sense of comfort. Practically, you provide many tips from recipes to whole food uses to which brands to use and avoid (e.g. Bob’s Red Mill). It’s helpful that way, for sure. There are also good cooking tips and occasional giveaways that are fun to watch. In the comfort category, we are people whose lifestyle is in the minority in our circles. For us to suggest that we can bring a whole food option that won’t make everyone sick to a party draws stares and judgment, generally masked in accusations that we are judging others, rather than simply managing our bodies as our diagnoses require. While I have never known you to say your site is for people like us, we feel that it is. We feel hopeful and inspired to know that there are other people out there who think eating whole food is possible and something to celebrate.
Jan Meyer says
Thank you Elana for sharing your recipes and insight.
I turn to you for inspiration and when I need to adjust my diet and make better food choices. Again, thanks!
Mike says
Just wanted to thank you for all the hard work and great recipes. Have made and enjoyed many of them. Keep up the great work. Best wishes on the changes you need to make for you and your time.
Mike
Cristy says
My husband and I have really enjoyed your website over the last year or so. We have used it as a resource, mainly for the recipes, as we have made lifestyle changes which have been very positive for our family of 6. We also value family over technology and applaud you for desiring balance in this day and age of constant social media which can take so much of our time. FYI we check your website approx once a week for your great recipes.
jillian says
dear elana..i am so grateful for your recipes..they have been endlessly helpful for me..i sometimes change them up and i also cook for friends who have dietary constraints..they love the desserts i bring them. last weekend i was walking thru barnes and noble and saw an employee showing a customer gluten free books…she had one of yours out and i had to stop, show him both of your books and share how great my experience with them was!good luck with your choices. we are always open to more books.