http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:18:05 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/baked-goods-soggy#post-2535 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 08:56:36 +0000 gfplus 2535@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have had great luck freezing baked goods in zip-lock freezer baggies (which I reuse over and over :). I have done this with Elana's cookbook favorites like Classic Drop Biscuits, Chocolate Chip Scones, Chewy Chocolate Cookies, Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies. They don't freeze rock hard and I happen to enjoy the chewiness they take on right out of the freezer! They are also good when brought to room temp -- which doesn't take very long. I happen to travel for business and because of multiple food sensitivities, I have to tote my own food. The frozen goodies help keep food cold in my little soft-sided coolers, plus I get to have treats on the road! Once unfrozen, I keep them in the frig. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/baked-goods-soggy#post-2507 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:51:18 +0000 elana 2507@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Yes, if you store the almond flour baked goods in a closed container at room temp, they will get too moist. I actually leave mine unwrapped on the counter. </p> <p>I wonder if anyone has other methods that work for prolonged storage?</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/baked-goods-soggy#post-2500 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:40:18 +0000 colormepink 2500@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>It's been a while since I've thought much about this but these products do seem to hold more moisture with age, especially if stored in a closed container. Storing in the fridge might help, I usually end up making smaller batches that will only last a few days. It might help to put them back in the oven for just a few minutes to refresh them. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/baked-goods-soggy#post-2463 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:35:30 +0000 marynfaski 2463@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi - Love the site and the cookbook. However, am finding that the baked goods - cookies, muffins, etc. are really moist which is great except that over time they take on a spongey/oily texture. I have double checked my measurements and all is dead on. Has anyone else experienced this? I am wondering if perhaps all baked items should be refrigerated?</p> <p>Please advise - thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-should-i-store-elanas-crackers#post-2430 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:02:20 +0000 elana 2430@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>In humid climes, I store in a sealed container on the counter. Here in Colorado where it's super dry, I leave them out on a plate and they get crispier by the day. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-should-i-store-elanas-crackers#post-2365 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:34:37 +0000 Shawnamarie 2365@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I made the Spicy Crackers from Elana's cookbook and now I'm wondering what is the best way to store them. I usually store crackers in the pantry, but these have eggs in them and some of them didn't come out quite as crisp as others.</p> <p>Are these best stored in the pantry? I'm afraid if I store them in the fridge, they'll get soggy.</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> Shawna </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2068 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:29:26 +0000 Amy_Green 2068@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Pat - That's a great recipe. :) Thanks for sharing it here.</p> <p>About long term storage - it's just me and my husband and the two of us rarely (ok, never!) eat an entire batch of anything, regardless of how good it is because two people just can't, and shouldn't, eat that much. I practice balance in my eating and eat dessert once a day at the most(unless I'm testing recipes....).</p> <p>I also freeze cookies, cakes, and anything else I bake. When we meet up with friends or someone stops by unexpectedly I always have something delicious to share. It also extends the shelf life so we enjoy them over time. My rule of thumb here is to freeze the baked goods the same day or within 24 hours of baking. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2067 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:43:26 +0000 glutenfreenomad 2067@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Marie, When I make almond cookies and leave them at room temperature they disappear way faster than they could go rancid! </p> <p>And the ones I make without sugar keep just fine too. Sometimes they don't even make it into a sealed tin and they are fine. (Although I do live in a dry climate.- If you have any humidity you would probably want to put them in a cookie tin or other airtight container.)</p> <p>But frozen cookies are really really good dipped in hot coffee or hot chocolate, so you can make extras and stick them in the freezer for a special treat. Here's my favorite, very easy to make Italian almond cookie recipe: <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/italian-almond-cookies.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/italian-almond-cookies.html</a></p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>Pat </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2046 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:51:09 +0000 Amy_Green 2046@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hey Marie - I don't know about that. Most cookies can be stored on the counter and after they're baked I would think that the flour would be more stable. I use almond flour in addition to other flours but not exclusively. Maybe someone who regularly makes almond flour cookies can answer this with more certainty. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2038 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:24:19 +0000 marie_ambrosia 2038@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I'm still pretty new to this. Thanks for bearing with me on my "beginner" questions. I made a batch of cookies from Elana's cookbook yesterday. I put them in the refrigerator, too. Is that the right thing to do? And should I do that with anything that I make with the almond flour? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2036 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:52:01 +0000 marie_ambrosia 2036@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Oh, neat! Great tips. Thanks so much!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2033 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:15:44 +0000 Amy_Green 2033@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Marie!! I use glass mason jars - make sure to get extra lids when you see them on sale because they rust after a few washes. I also get those really cool flip top glass jars from World Market and use those sometimes, too. They look great when they sit out on the counter. :) </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2032 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:08:27 +0000 marie_ambrosia 2032@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the help, Amy! Do you use mason-type jars? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2030 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:03:36 +0000 Amy_Green 2030@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Marie -</p> <p>I keep some in a glass far in the refrigerator so it's always ready to use. The rest goes in glass jars in the freezer. I'm sure you know this but it'll go rancid rather quickly if not refrigerated/frozen because of the high fat content.</p> <p>Hugs!!<br /> Amy<br /> Simply Sugar &amp; Gluten-Free </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2029 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:16:57 +0000 marie_ambrosia 2029@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi! I just got my first 5 lb. bag of almond flour. I am single, so I use ingredients kind of slowly. What would be the best way to store the flour? </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/keeping-coconut-flour-muffins-fresh#post-1636 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:37:14 +0000 Ellen 1636@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>thank you! I tried refrigerating blueberry muffins today, but now they are feeling wet(?). Any experience with this? Ellen </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/keeping-coconut-flour-muffins-fresh#post-1635 Tue, 25 May 2010 08:01:57 +0000 lisastafford 1635@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Elana recommends the refrigerator, even though she doesn't have to use it much at her house. LOL the baked goods disappear so quickly.</p> <p>I have started baking 1/2 recipes because we prefer the fresh taste and texture. When I do have extra, I refrigerate or freeze. Sometimes I'll send a frozen muffin in my daughter's lunch box. By the time she is ready to eat it, it is thawed and ready to eat! I have to put it in a container, though, because in a ziploc, it has gotten smooshed. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/keeping-coconut-flour-muffins-fresh#post-1632 Mon, 24 May 2010 11:13:25 +0000 Ellen 1632@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>opps-I forgot to say they were coconut flour muffins that went bad. I had intended to make a banana bread today with coconut flour, but will wait until I know how to store it so it doesn't go bad so fast! Any suggestions would be most appreciated! Ellen </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/keeping-coconut-flour-muffins-fresh#post-1630 Sun, 23 May 2010 05:33:52 +0000 Ellen 1630@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am new to gluten free baking. I made muffins and stored them in a container on the counter. They went bad quickly (two days). Do you keep them in the refrigerator, or freeze them? I was sad to throw them out! Thank you! Ellen </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/nut-mix-storage-time#post-1193 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:33:44 +0000 Kodama 1193@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I'm a recently diagnosed diabetic and have been making drastic changes to my diet. I'm using nut mixes as the majority of my snack food, and was looking at the smoked paprika almonds as a healthy snack to eat during the day. Does anyone know the shelf life of the almonds if stored in a container? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-flour-038-flaxseed-meal#post-1109 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:49:06 +0000 jenzyme 1109@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>we keep all flours and things in our deep freezer, they go bad quicker than you think! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-flour-038-flaxseed-meal#post-1074 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:47:20 +0000 Diane 1074@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I buy whole Golden flax from Whole Foods (about 10lbs at a time) &#38; keep it in the fridge. Every couple of weeks, I grind up a batch &#38; keep this meal in the freezer (in airtight containers). I incorporate flax meal in my daily diet &#38; find that the colder the meal is, the better it blends with liquids without thickening &#38; becoming mucilaginous too quickly. I put 4 tablespoons in my morning protein shake &#38; the colder the flax meal is, the thinner &#38; easier the shake is to drink. - Diane J. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-flour-038-flaxseed-meal#post-1066 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:15:59 +0000 bakingfool 1066@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>After I open the bags I put the flour into jars with a tight fitting lid and store in the fridge. Long term storage is vacuum sealed with the foodsaver and into the freezer. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-flour-038-flaxseed-meal#post-683 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:23:43 +0000 eatingfreely 683@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I always keep my flaxmeal and nuts and seeds in the fridge; the natural oils can go rancid quickly, espeically in ground nuts/seeds like flaxmeal. As for flours, the flours that I don't use often I refrigerate/freeze, so as not the risk them spoiling. But the flours I use regularly, I don't refrigerate, since I go through them more quickly. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-flour-038-flaxseed-meal#post-585 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:36:16 +0000 Skycatcher 585@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I do, simply based on almond nuts going stale if not sealed tightly, so I keep them refrigerated. Don't know if it's necessary, but at the cost of the flour, I wasn't taking any chances. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-flour-038-flaxseed-meal#post-570 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:01:32 +0000 shirehobbit 570@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>After you've opened the bags do you keep them in the fridge? </p>