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!
Claudia S. says
Your blog has been a Godsend to me. Specially during the holidays (Easter/Thanksgiving/Christmas, etc). You have such great ideas for desserts – the apple crisp was a hit even amongst the non-gluten free guests.
I typically don’t comment on every single posting, but I do try your recipes on the weekend and it’s always a success. So your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Looking forward to more delicious recipes. Salut!
Michele Villano says
I am constantly referring friends to your website for recipes. It is such a GREAT resource, especially for people just starting out. Your recipes were a huge comfort when I found out that I needed to restrict my diet drastically.
Delores Mann (Lynn) says
I love your website for the recipes, I have used several recipes and they are really good. Please continue with the recipes you already have on your website and some new ones also. I bake alot with almond flour.
Thank you
Lynn
Tara says
Why don’t you get a couple of volunteer moderators and allow it to continue?
Very easy solution…
Charmaine says
Yes, I thought the same thing. And I wonder why there had to be a complete shutdown of the forum where we can’t even refer to past posts.
Judy says
I love your recipes and resources for ingredients. I was told about your website one day by a lady at Whole Foods. She was the checker and I was checking out. It was at Christmas time and she was telling me about the baking she was going to be doing and about your website. It opened up a whole new world for me. Please don’t go away!! Your recipes are so awesome and healthy. I do need to get your cookbook too. Thanks so much for all you do. You are truly an inspiration!
Julia says
Oh man, just went I was started to move more toward paleo and looking to your site almost everyday for inspiration. Oh well, you have so much good stuff on here, I could be set for DAYS, even MONTHS! Thank for the years of so much time and energy spent on this, it’s TRULY appreciated!
Pauline says
I am also pondering how to bring less into my life as I am sure it is the way to accomplish more. I applaud your efforts for change in this direction and continue to appreciate your gentle leadership. Thank you. I will be watching, mindfully.
Karen says
Elena, your website has helped so much I cannot even begin to ever thank you. My first thought is: Yes, do whatever it takes to ensure that your time is well-spent and that this wonderful site doesn’t become too burdensome for you.
I was worried that you were going to leave us permanently and that would have been an enormous loss. We are all inundated with demands for our attention and spending your “attention units” wisely is just as important as spending your money wisely.
I have never had the time to spend at the forums because of my work schedule. Only occasionally have I wandered in so I won’t miss them as much as others.
I love your site overall and consider it premium content.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You are much appreciated.
Laura says
Elana, I just want to state once more what a blessing your recipes have been to me (with 2 gluten and dairy free family members). Though I would prefer eating gluten and dairy, being able to make the delicious foods you spend your time creating and testing is a close second. My family recently travelled cross country and back, and had a sesame cookie every night for dessert (rather than the restaurant offerings) and we were delighted to have them. I also made the cookies on the back of the almond flour bags (swapping half the grapeseed oil for peanut butter and using less chips) and my husband and boys RAVED about them!
Whatever you are able to offer us is greatly appreciated by many. I recommend your site to many in my region with dietary restrictions. God Bless, Laura
Erin says
I hear you. The forums may contain a wealth of information, but I haven’t found the time to explore them beyond the surface and am not sure when I could have carved out the time to do dive in more deeply. I already get lots of information from your posts and imbedded links :) I also use the search feature on your blog.