http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:39:33 +0000 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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/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/vita-mix-preferences#post-311 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:22:01 +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/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/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-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-1398 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:28:41 +0000 moonmobile 1398@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I live in Australia so won't necessarily have access to American brands here. Somebody else on this forum mentioned the difficulty of sourcing almond flour here but I am going to try grinding my own blanched almonds to as fine a texture as I can get them.</p> <p>I am looking specifically for tart, pie and cake tins which will work well with almond flour.</p> <p>Should I go for light or heavy weight pans? </p> <p>One of the light tart pans had perforations in the base - to help make crispy pastry it said - would this help with nut based 'pastry'? Or do heavy weight pans give the best results?</p> <p>Also... The problem with the glass pie dishes (that I can see) is how do you get the pie out of the dish - or are you not meant to? I think I would like to be able to take the pies out. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/bread-maker#post-1048 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:43:50 +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/canning-jars#post-584 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:23:30 +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 12:58:55 +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 16:45:50 +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 10:20:39 +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 12:02:33 +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 03:04:53 +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 11:03:40 +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>