Elana's Pantry

Elana Amsterdam, Boulder, CO

Elana’s Pantry is the creation of eco-entrepreneur and gluten-free guru Elana Amsterdam. Elana shares weekly recipes, ingredient selection, food purchasing, and preparation tips. She has written for publications including the Denver Post, Shape, and Parents magazine. Her book, "The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook", was published by Random House in July 2009. Elana lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and two boys (chefs in training), two bunnies and five chickens.

My Favorite Food Memory

Visiting my grandparents on the East Coast was an incredibly sensory experience growing up. My grandmother (Bubby) cooked all of her food from scratch and made the most amazing Matzo ball soup. Growing up, I always made dinner with my mother—it’s a wonderful memory. I can still see her in the kitchen, wearing her blue apron, chopping away. Now I cook dinner with my own children. For me food is family and the kitchen is our gathering place, with many, many memories in the making.