Yummy Questionnaire: Elana from Elana’s Pantry

Elana from Elana’s Pantry is the not only beautiful creator of Elana’s Pantry, a food blog dedicated to gluten-free recipes, but is also the author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook.  Please welcome her to ThatsSoYummy’s Questionnaire this week.

* Sweet or Savory?
Both, especially in the same dish.

* Which ingredient(s) do you use the most?
Almond flour.

* What’s your favorite cooking smell?
The scent of fresh baked cookies.

* What is your most favorite cooking sound?
Well, I would have to say the sound of my family enjoying the food I make –even though that’s not exactly a “cooking” sound.

* In the kitchen, what’s your most treasured possession?
My cast iron pans. Beautiful and functional, what could be better?

* What do you look for inside a dish?
Simplicity and deliciousness.

* What is a “faux pas” in your kitchen?
No such thing in my kitchen.

* Is there a food you will not eat?
Not really.

* What food is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate. In particular my Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies.

* Have you ever changed how you feel towards a food?
All the time!

* If you could prepare a dinner for anyone, who would it be?
Obama.

* If you could choose a living or historical cook to prepare a meal for you, who would it be?
My Bubby.

* Which food website/ or blog would you die without?
Believe it or not I’m not into many food blogs right now; my current favorite blog is remodelista.com, I’m addicted.

* What is your favorite food related word?
Schmaltz.

* What is your favorite food shopping experience?
Free samples at Whole Foods.

* If you could move, which country would you move to for the food?
Thailand.

* What’s the dress code in the kitchen when you cook?
No shoes. Slippers or clogs. Plus an apron.

* What would you request on the menu if it was your last supper?
Pancakes.

* What food would you prepare to seduce someone?
Icebox Cake, from my book.

* What food are you craving right now?
None. Just finished dinner of roast chicken, big salad, with pancakes and tea for dessert.

* What is your comfort food?
Chia Pudding or Matzo Ball Soup.

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