http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Forums for the elanaspantry.com website en Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:24:28 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bread-maker#post-1048 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:43:50 +0000 ackerman 1048@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello Elana,</p> <p>Have you ever tried your recipes using a bread maker? My husband and I both competitive curl so we're on the road a fair bit. This option would help with our time management. Any suggestions?</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Colleen </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/vita-mix-preferences#post-311 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:22:01 +0000 Joelle 311@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi. I was just wondering who has purchased a vita mix and wished they had purchased the "steps above?" I want to purchase a vita mix and am looking at the 4500 $399 or the 5200 $449, but these also have upgrades for a dry mixer, and of course it's $549. Does anyone have any experience with this dilemma? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/canning-jars#post-584 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:23:30 +0000 Katie H 584@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone - I recently read an article in Organic Living magazine talking about how the lids of typical canning jars have a coating on them containing bisphenol A. The article said that if your food doesn't touch the lid it should be fine but otherwise there is a possibility of contamination. The article said that Weck jars do not have metal lids and therefore there is no chance for contamination. I am deciding what kind of canning jars to purchase and not sure how concerned I should be. Is the bisphenol A in canning jar lids a concern to anyone else?... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/does-anyone-else-use-a-convection-oven#post-284 Sat, 30 May 2009 13:58:55 +0000 Rachel B 284@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I live full-time in a motor home and have a microwave/convection combo oven. I never use the microwave, but I do use the convection for everything. It's taken me a lot of experimenting to find the best way to bake, roast, reheat and defrost in the convection.</p> <p>I'd like to know if anybody uses a convection oven for Elana's baked goods? </p> <p>I've found that any of them that call for 350 degrees and a short baking time doesn't work for me. I generally use 300 degrees for a longer period of time and things come out fine. I've made Elana's Simple Bread, Nut Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sesame Cookies, Orange Cake, Almond Butter Brownies, and they were all delicious. The only failure I've had were the Prune Truffles.</p> <p>I've had a package of Coconut Flour in my pantry for months, but haven't tried anything in the convection oven with it yet. I hesitate because I can't eat things with too many carbs which is why I love the almond flour recipes. However, I am having company this coming week and might try one of the coconut flour cake or muffin recipes. I'll post how well it comes out using Elana's instructions if I do. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sharpest-and-most-reliable-knives-on-the-market#post-379 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:45:50 +0000 aridavis1 379@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>If you are sick of using dull knives i have the answer!<br /> Cutco knives not only last years before dulling, but they also have a FOREVER guaranty.<br /> This means that you will never have to buy a knife again. If they break or dull you can just send them to the company and they will replace them free of charge.</p> <p>I am selling these knives and if you are interested please give me a call or email me.<br /> What we would do is schedule a fun, quick, appointment where i would come over and show you the knives. We could cut up some yummy food and have a great time. There is no pressure to buy because I get paid just for the appointment. So if you are interested in helping a college student out and having an awesome time please contact me. (I live in Boulder CO)</p> <p>Ari Davis<br /> (303)241-5827<br /> <a href="mailto:aridavis1@aol.com">aridavis1@aol.com</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/breadmaker#post-359 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:20:39 +0000 elana 359@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Recently several people have asked if my bread can be made in a breadmaker; I don't have one, so really can't answer this question. All of my breads are quick breads and simple to make, not requiring much equipment.</p> <p>If you do experiment and make one of my breads in your breadmaker, please stop back by and reply to this topic to let us all know how it turns out!</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/food-processors#post-254 Sat, 02 May 2009 13:02:33 +0000 Samantha 254@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I would like to know if anyone can recommend a good food processor. I am concerned about the BPA used in most of them, so I have shyed away from buying one. </p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Samantha </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/essential-equipment#post-102 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:04:53 +0000 benevolentkitchen 102@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>whisk -- aerating flours<br /> food processor -- for nuts into flour and/or butters<br /> coffee grinder -- for flax and small dry herbs<br /> wooden spoon -- non-reactive with things like buttermilk </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/the-great-magimix-4200xl#post-32 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:03:40 +0000 christianne 32@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>The Magimix 4200XL food processor is the greatest addition to my kitchenware ever. I don't know if it is very widely known in the US since it is a French brand. Since I don't have a very large kitchen, I don't want a juicer, blender, food processor all crowding on the counter. Magimix processors come in a variety of sizes, I use the second largest processor. It works beautifully for all smoothies, soups, pesto's, grated products like coleslaw, bread dough, whipped eggwhites, cashew milk etc etc. The motor adjusts itself to the amount of product you use so it is very easy to use. Many restaurant cooks in Europe use the Magimix as well. I recommend this processor highly!<br /> How about your favorite hardware?<br /> Christianne </p>