http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:21:00 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix-vs-ninja-blender#post-3265 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:24:16 +0000 Stace03 3265@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I don't know how to compare to vitamix but I have a Ninja and LOVE it! It has nothing on my blender I use it for almost everything now. I wouldn't know how to go about juicing though. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix-vs-ninja-blender#post-3259 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:40:01 +0000 eresko 3259@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone used a Ninja blender? If so do you like it and how does it compare to a Vitamix. I want to get something that can still juice but make nut butters and all that good stuff... Any thoughts? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-this-dont-have-al-the-equipment-yet#post-3146 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:03:42 +0000 cookie 3146@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>jenny-<br /> i have been eating primal foods for almost 3 years now. elana's is a great site to find paleo and primal treats and sweeties.<br /> i have never had a vitamix, and the only thing i really see it useful for is making your own almond milk or smoothies etc.<br /> food processor is a MUCH more useful tool in the kitchen, in my opinion, and super inexpensive in comparison. in fact, you can find a decent one for under $50 at any target or big box store like that. you can use this to grind your own nut flours, make nut butters, form "dough", etc. i use my food processor probably 4 days a week for random kitchen tasks, and find it ESSENTIAL! -esp for primal and paleo baking and cooking. -think pesto, salsa, chopping veg, making almond butter, etc.<br /> vitamix is a good tool, but for sure something that could wait! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-this-dont-have-al-the-equipment-yet#post-3122 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:41:53 +0000 Papas 3122@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Team! :) i'm just startign to eat gluten-free... Paleo to be exact. I'm allergic to dairy and i really do love my veggies.</p> <p>I want to make several of the delicious recipes here, but i don't have either a food processor or a vitamix. Is the average blender not good enough? If i should buy the vitamix or the food processor, which should i invest on first?</p> <p>Thanks guys!</p> <p>Jenny </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/nut-flour-grinder-suggestions#post-3081 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:52:58 +0000 ann 3081@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi - I am looking to buy a grinder that will grind nuts into flours for my foods, but also have a hopper and grinder that can be thoroughly cleaned to grind wheat and other grains for my husband. I am grain-free, but not celiac, so absolute purity is not essential, but I would like to be able to clean after the grains so my nut flours aren't contaminated for the most part. </p> <p>Anyone else grinding both grains and nuts? What is your solution? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/food-processor-vs-blender#post-2656 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:37:52 +0000 WI Cheesehead 2656@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>If you have a food processor and a stick blender, that should work well for most stuff. You just can't make a lot with the stick blender, at one time. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/food-processor-vs-blender#post-2650 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:27:06 +0000 ChrisMiss 2650@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I was wondering if a person needs both? I have a good little stick blender for quick smoothies and soups, but my junky blender is offically burnt out. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix-1#post-2567 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 02:57:48 +0000 DDE 2567@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I would recommend a Vitamix because it is made in the USA, and not imported from somewhere else. They back up their product and they are family owned. I use my Vitamix once if not twice a day sometimes and it is a strong machine! And yes, it is a bit on the expensive side, but to me it is a top quality product that I hope will last for many years. I read that some people have owned these machines for 10-20 years! Vitamix offers monthly payments (but these are not lengthy ~ only short term). </p> <p>You could go online and do a price comparison (like type in "vitamix alternative" or something like that). Do a consumer report on whatever machine you decide to purchase, sometimes another machine listed as #2 or #3 will be fine. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix-1#post-2563 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:48:00 +0000 sgryz 2563@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone</p> <p>I have a question concerning the Vitamix. I have looked it up and it is quite expensive. A regular food processor isn't strong enough to pulverize cashews, for example, to make cashew milk. </p> <p>Can anyone recommend a substitute for the Vitamix? Something a little cheaper that still gets the job done!</p> <p>Thank you </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bakeware-and-oven#post-2494 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:27:45 +0000 elana 2494@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks Mrs. F,</p> <p>I use too much salt in everything, I LOVE salt, so you may want to take the salt levels of my recipes down to better suit your taste :-)</p> <p>Have a lovely day,<br /> Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bakeware-and-oven#post-2493 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:59:02 +0000 MrsF 2493@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks, Elana - I'll try that next time. The tart was a little salty for my taste, by the way but other than that, it worked out beautifully!!!!!!!!!!!!! </p> <p>I'm really, really looking forward to cooking everything else in the book now! XD </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bakeware-and-oven#post-2491 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:40:32 +0000 elana 2491@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for stopping by, Mrs. F :-)</p> <p>Here are the answers to your questions:</p> <p>1) I use a very old oven on the regular "Bake" setting</p> <p>2) I bake my pies in pyrex glass dishes, my tarts in ceramic dishes</p> <p>3) Usually I take my crusts out of the oven before the scallions are "carmelized;" do you have a thermometer in your oven to check that it is properly calibrated? That would be my call in terms of troubleshooting if you do not like that the scallions are carmelized</p> <p>:-) </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bakeware-and-oven#post-2484 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:15:09 +0000 MrsF 2484@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Elana! I recently stumbled upon your book (which then led me to your blog and now this forum! :D) as I was researching gluten and sugar-free cakes/food to make for my daughter's first birthday. </p> <p>The recipes look (and sound!) delicious and I'm already incredibly inspired despite the fact that I haven't tried any yet! I began trying out my very first recipe from your book tonight (Smoked Salmon-Leek Tart) and I baked the Herb Tart Crust in a 9-and-a-half-inch Le Creuset stoneware pie dish in a fan-assisted oven at your recommended temperature of 180 C (350 F). </p> <p>The crust was lovely, golden and smelled fantastic but the scallions on the surface looked a little browned (the ones embedded in the crust still looked green). I'll be preparing and baking the filling tomorrow morning but in the meantime please could you tell me:</p> <p>1) What oven do you use - convection or fan-assisted?<br /> 2) Do you bake your pies, tarts and quiches with stoneware or stainless steel dishes?<br /> 3) Is it normal to have browned (or "caramelized", as my husband calls them!) scallions on the surface of the Herb Tart Crust? </p> <p>Thank you so much for your time. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/cakepop-sticks#post-2476 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:13:56 +0000 elana 2476@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Anjilly,</p> <p>I don't purchase my cakepop sticks in Boulder, I get them online. You can find the link within the post for cake pops, the link is under the "Special Equipment" in the recipe on my website.</p> <p>Hope this helps :-)<br /> Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/cakepop-sticks#post-2465 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:10:11 +0000 anjilly 2465@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>where are these found in boulder? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/about-mini-loaf-and-muffin-pans#post-2421 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:36:59 +0000 elana 2421@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Holly,</p> <p>I agree with you and I definitely stay away from the non-stick pans. As per the other metal, I find that we are ok with it and that it works well for the almond flour baked goods.</p> <p>Hope you enjoy the recipes and thanks for your post here :-)</p> <p>Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/can-you-recommend-a-food-processor#post-2403 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:03:33 +0000 Ananse 2403@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Had a demo of the TM in London on Saturday. Mine's arriving tomorrow - can't wait!! It really is very good. If you have the funds, TM is the way to go. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/about-mini-loaf-and-muffin-pans#post-2355 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:49:11 +0000 Holly 2355@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi, I am new to this site and I enjoy so far what I have seen. Except about the baking pans. I noticed that Elana that you have places to buy along side your chosen pans and some are nonstick,aluminum, glass loaf pan and mini pans( but no description) . I know that in order for your recipes to come out right... that we should use what you suggest. And I thank you very much for the information. But I do not agree with non stick or aluminum. Aluminum goes with parkinson disease and should never use it even in foil.I would like to know if all steel or tin with steel coating is a good choice? As for the mini pans I am stumped? Thank you for any help as I am going to buy your cookbook, muffin book and want to get started .Even on your website ...I tried a few things already and I was very pleased. Thank you so very much. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/can-you-recommend-a-food-processor#post-2279 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:11:09 +0000 sizzle66 2279@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>you have to take a look at The Thermomix (<a href="http://www.thermomix.com.au" rel="nofollow">http://www.thermomix.com.au</a>) its amazing!! it can cook, grind. mill, mix, chop, heat, saute, (from 37 degrees up to 100 celcius) You can do beautiful rice flour made with your rice of choice in less than 1 minute! Hummus takes not time at all along with many other dips etc.<br /> I am sure you will be impressed! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/can-you-recommend-a-food-processor#post-2249 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:55:54 +0000 kcg 2249@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've decided I need one and have been researching food processors, since I want to be able to make hummus and Elana's version of a Larabar. So it needs to puree heavy ingredients well. I don't really need it to chop since I have a small chopper. The 7 cup Kitchenaid looks good to me, since I am cooking for just two of us. Does anyone out there have feedback, good or bad, on any brand food processor in this size range? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-2037 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 06:33:24 +0000 bws.bach 2037@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I too am trying to steer away from aluminum and non-stick but I had the baker's edge brownie pan (which has a non-stick coating and looks like a maze) and tried it with the zucchini bread recipe. It baked perfectly in about 22 minutes. You don't need to grease it or use parchment and it came right out. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-2016 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:44:51 +0000 lac 2016@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Ellen,<br /> I prefer not to use aluminum for cooking/baking either. I use the MagicLine<br /> loafpan, though, and just line it with a piece of unbleached parchment paper. I<br /> have not had any problems. lac </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-2014 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:32:41 +0000 vsawyer 2014@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum! I got my Vitamix 5200 last year from Costco and I am blown away by how incredible it is. I use it just about every day now. I can't believe I can make my own ice cream and almond milk! The vegetable cocktails are amazing. I'm developing a product that has to do with Vitamix. Send me any question you have related to the Vitamix blender via this link <a href="http://vitamix5200.org/question" rel="nofollow">http://vitamix5200.org/question</a> and I'll send you a free copy of the product when it is finished. I want to make sure I answer everyone's questions! Really excited to hear your responses. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vita-mix-preferences#post-2013 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:20:58 +0000 vsawyer 2013@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum! I got my Vitamix 5200 last year from Costco and I am blown away by how incredible it is. I use it just about every day now. I can't believe I can make my own ice cream and almond milk! The vegetable cocktails are amazing. I'm developing a product that has to do with Vitamix. Send me any question you have related to the Vitamix blender via this link <a href="http://vitamix5200.org/question" rel="nofollow">http://vitamix5200.org/question</a> and I'll send you a free copy of the product when it is finished. I want to make sure I answer everyone's questions! Really excited to hear your responses. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-1994 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:24:51 +0000 midwestMama 1994@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I found this pan which is 9x4x4<br /> <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/pain-de-mie-pan-with-lid-9" rel="nofollow">http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/pain-de-mie-pan-with-lid-9</a><br /> It is steel and aluminum, and while I would not normally consider aluminum, I note that it has a silicone coating in it.</p> <p>I also have and am using an Anchor Hocking glass dish made in U.S. which is not sold as a bread pan but rather is sold in the food storage aisle of our Michigan big-box store, Meijer. Also similar in size to Pyrex brand. Either one comes with a silicone lid for food storage.</p> <p>I picked up a "1 lb. Loaf Pan" by Chicago Metallic which is non-stick coated but very nice square edges (not curved corners like in the Anchor Hocking / Pyrex dishes). 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.75" OR 22 x 11 x 7 cm. It is made in China. Chicago Metallic Item # 16042. This is almost same size as the Anchor Hocking but it is a little bit longer. I would expect my loaf width and height to come out about the same as in the Anchor Hocking. I purchased this Chicago Metallic pan at Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond with a 20% off coupon; regular price is $11.99. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1979 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:39:10 +0000 sizzle66 1979@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Rella - its a truly amazing machine! there is nothing on the market like it - you will love it! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1965 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:44:03 +0000 Rella 1965@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>sizzle66 the thermomix looks amazing!!! do you have one? I would so want to have this incredible machine. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1925 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:28:46 +0000 sizzle66 1925@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Try and look at the Thermomix <a href="http://www.thermomix.com.au" rel="nofollow">http://www.thermomix.com.au</a> - its an amazing machine and should be available in the States soon! Its so much better than a VitaMix </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1912 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:21:02 +0000 diobrien 1912@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks everyone, I especially like the beta on the Blendtec since that one has come up in my search </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1903 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:14:03 +0000 Amy_Green 1903@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use my VitaMix daily and love it, too. Couldn't imagine not having one. Yes, you can make date paste. I've done it. And nut butter and even real butter. If you have any specific questions let me know. :) I'd be happy to help you if I can. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1899 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:27:30 +0000 GFChelsey 1899@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Vitamix is the most important thing in my gluten free (and healthy) kitchen. It is defiantly worth the bucks! I love it. I have tried it directly next to the Blendtec (Vitamix's cheaper competition) and it doesn't even come close to the Vitamix or it's 7 year warranty. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1892 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:24:18 +0000 bakingfool 1892@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've not made date paste in my vitamix but have ground nut butters, shakes and smoothies, soups, and much more. Never had a problem with burning the motor. If the food is to thick to grind you can see it through the pitcher. It sits above the blades and you need to use the plunger that comes with it to push food down on them. I've even stopped the motor and used a spatula to push the food down if the plunger seemed to short to reach. I've seen the video of them grinding a wooden block and even a cinder block in one so I don't think there is much that it can't grind. I've used mine for 15 years and never had any problems with it. HTH </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vitamix#post-1889 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:30:22 +0000 diobrien 1889@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Help I just burned out my blender trying to grind dates into a paste. Before I cough up cash for a Vitamix, has anyone made date paste in one? Without burning the motor? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/ice-cream-makers#post-1850 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:44:28 +0000 laurac1220 1850@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I just recently bought the hamilton beach half pint soft serve ice cream maker from bed bath and beyond. It isnt the best ice cream maker out there, but it is only $29.99 at bed bath and beyond (plus you can use a coupon), I also like that you can make 1 or 2 servings at a time.</p> <p>Here is the link to the website so you can check it out:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17285424&#038;RN=2415&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=17285424&#038;RN=2415&#038;amp</a>; </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/ice-cream-makers#post-1849 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:05:15 +0000 nelcooks 1849@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi- Does anyone have a recommendation for a small, less expensive ice cream maker than the one Elana recommends. I make it so infrequently that I can't spend 200 dollars for one but I'm interested in trying these coconut milk ice creams. Any help appreciated. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-1822 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:35:31 +0000 colormepink 1822@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use a glass loaf pan lined with parchment and then oiled. I have to run a knife around the edge of the pan, but it pops out and I peel off the paper. I don't know how you feel about using parchment but I use parchment liners for all my bread and cake recipes and am very happy with the results. But the dimensions are slightly different, it's 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5. I find it bakes fine but if I want traditional size sandwich slices, I slice the loaf down the middle crosswise then slice the halves horizontally to the thickness I want. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-1820 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:15:03 +0000 Ellen 1820@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I would prefer not to use an aluminum pan. Does anyone use stoneware, cast iron, or glass? How do they work for the almond flour breads? I am ready to buy a new loaf pan (getting rid of old non stick pan) and was wondering if anyone has success with one of the alternatives? I have tried to research on the internet, but most info. is on regular wheat baking and I know the almond and coconut flour is a bit different. Thank you! Ellen </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-1818 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:57:29 +0000 HappyInLA 1818@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>benefityourlife.com also appears to have it in stock now.<br /> <a href="http://www.benefityourlifestore.com/magic-line-bake-pans-p-324.html?osCsid=m3rsraf9olopgd190l41hlghu0" rel="nofollow">http://www.benefityourlifestore.com/magic-line-bake-pans-p-324.html?osCsid=m3rsraf9olopgd190l41hlghu0</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-1795 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:43:50 +0000 HappyInLA 1795@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Cheftools.com should have the Magic Line loaf pans back in stock by mid-August.<br /> <a href="http://www.cheftools.com/Magic-Line-Bread-Pan-Loaf-Pan-7-12-inch/productinfo/02-0280/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cheftools.com/Magic-Line-Bread-Pan-Loaf-Pan-7-12-inch/productinfo/02-0280/</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/magic-line-loaf-pan-discontinued#post-1785 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:56:47 +0000 Zumba55 1785@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Elana,<br /> Magic Line has discontinued the loaf pan. Any other places we can find the 7/5 by 3.5 by 2.25? I found a stainless steel pan 7.00 x 4.00 x 2.58. Would that work? Thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/organizing-the-pantry#post-1729 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:25:38 +0000 herbalchef 1729@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've been storing my pantry items, as well as herbs &amp; spices in different size mason jars for years. Not only do you get a great looking pantry - it is so organized. I recently discovered that there are white plastic screw tops for the jars that replace the metal ones. They are dishwasher safe and keep the food really dry and fresh. I found them where I purchase my mason jars. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/organizing-the-pantry#post-1668 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:52:26 +0000 Amy_Green 1668@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use mason jars, too. Quart, pint, and even the tiny ones. I don't have pull out shelves so I store the quart jars in the back and then use a rectangle basket to hold the shorter jars. When I need to, I can lift all the small jars out. It's a simple system - the things I don't use often ends up getting pushed to the back. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/organizing-the-pantry#post-1660 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:39:44 +0000 hcur1 1660@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Too funny! Once I saw the picture, I too was drooling. Good call on the mason jars and using a 2x4.<br /> Thanks!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/organizing-the-pantry#post-1656 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:22:40 +0000 lovebeingamom 1656@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I experienced the SAME thing! So many bags from the "bulk foods" aisle, etc. I went to my local grocery store and bought a couple cases of Mason jars, big and small. I paid around $7-8 for a case of 12. Beats out fancy expensive plastic storage containers and you can't go wrong with glass storage being WAY healthier. It was such a cathartic experience to fill each one and ditch the mess of disorganized plastic bags! I kept opening and re-opening the pantry just to see the beauty! My husband thought I was a nut-job, but that wasn't anything new!</p> <p>That being said...I still have a little more work to do to figure out how to display the jars so I can see what's in the back row of jars (covered by the front row of jars)...maybe just a piece of a 2x4 to set the back row up enough to peek out over the bottom row. Hope that makes sense. Have fun! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/organizing-the-pantry#post-1653 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:02:58 +0000 ktclick 1653@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>This might seem a silly question to ask on this board, but I am in need of pantry organization advice! The picture of Elana standing in front of her beautifully organized pantry has left me drooling as much as the recipes!</p> <p>Since we are gluten free and trying to stick to single, all-natural ingredients, I have a TON of ingredients in these silly little bags and odd-shaped boxes. I can never find anything. What is the best way to organize all this "stuff" to turn it into a well-functioning, intuitive pantry and not a big ol mess? Could you post a few more pictures of how things are organized for visual folks like me?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/where-to-buy-the-large-canning-jars#post-1517 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:26:54 +0000 bakingfool 1517@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Until you find the jars a plastic ziploc bag will work. Gallon size works pretty good.</p> <p>I usually find the half gallon jars in grocery stores or places like Walmart, Target or such. Usually in the canning isle, but sometimes way in the front of the store in front of the registers. Most of the year they sell the small jars, but during the summer and fall they have the larger ones too, because it is canning season. If you don't find them just ask at customer service and someone will show you where they are.</p> <p>The gallon jars I find at yard sales. I've not seen them in any store, at least not empty. They are usually used for pickles now, but used to be used for mayo, too. Most large package stores, like Smart and Final or Sams carry them with food included. After the food is used up just run them through the dishwasher and you are ready to go. Make sure the food in them was GF.</p> <p>I think Elana has a listing on where to get the jars. I'll have to go look and see. I just looked and this question is under FAQ, products.</p> <p>HTH </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/where-to-buy-the-large-canning-jars#post-1511 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:50:11 +0000 toothfairy07 1511@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>I am new to this forum and new to cooking/baking really. I am diving in head first and I bought a 5lb bag of almond flour and now have nothing to store it in. I would love to find the huge canning jars that Elana uses in her videos that she is able to put her hand in with the measuring cup.</p> <p>Problem is I can't seem to find them anywhere. Does anyone have a suggestion for me? Thank you so much for any info. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/best-bakeware-for-almond-flour#post-1424 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:05:36 +0000 bakingfool 1424@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>You're welcome, and good baking! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/best-bakeware-for-almond-flour#post-1421 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:49:40 +0000 moonmobile 1421@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thank you once again for these tips, bakingfool. Really useful, as I am working on solutions which now involve doing a lot of my own food preparation and have crossed fingers no more food intolerances will develop! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/best-bakeware-for-almond-flour#post-1412 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:14:02 +0000 bakingfool 1412@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>You are so welcome, moonmobile. </p> <p>I thought after I posted this that I should have said that if you are really worried that something might stick in a pan just give it a coating of oil, butter or spray, just like you would for regular baking. </p> <p>HTH</p> <p>edited to add: If you are gluten sensitive/allergic you should replace any pans used for gluten baking so as not to run the risk of cross contamination. That is a given using nut flour or other gf flours. HTH </p>