I promised the recipe for Gluten Free Spiced Apple Crumble Muffins when I shared the video of me and Kezia making them the other day, and here it is!
While I've written 4 cookbooks with over 500 new recipes between the 4 since 2013, and have amassed nearly 400 recipes that are here on the blog exclusively, I still feel a tinge of guilt that my little blog doesn't get as much TLC as it used to when I was a full-time blogger and didn't have cookbooks and 3 kids to manage! I do miss the old days of being an original food blogger. I started this blog back in 2009 when people used to visit blogs constantly for content.
Recipes, stories, photos. We enjoyed communicating back and forth with our readers in the comments, and saw people coming back time and again for a recipe to make it over and over in their kitchens. After they made the recipe, they visited to leave feedback about how much they enjoyed it, if they made modifications, to ask questions, or even to answer other's questions. It was such a great community! There's been a decrease in blog visitation over the years, and we're not sure if it's because people prefer cookbooks, to have the full recipe in an Instagram or Facebook post, or because the algorithms hide so much from you guys!
Getting Back To It!
I am working on my memoir book as well as cookbook #5 (EEK!!), but those aren't due out until 2021, so guess what that means?!
My first love, my blog, will be seeing a lot more love again. I've made it a goal to blog 2 new recipes a month until the end of the year, and then we'll see from there. I may be able to do more than 2, but I'm setting my goal a little lower since I now have 3 little ones who require a lot of my time plus a full-time business. HA!
I Want Your Advice!
I'm so curious – do you still use blogs for recipes? Do you prefer recipes directly in the Instagram or Facebook post? Leave a comment below and let me know if you'll come over to my site for the new recipes each month!
And also – what else besides recipes would you like to see here on the blog? More parenting posts? More non-toxic skincare and house cleaning recommendations? Home decor reveals? We've expanded to so much more than grain-free recipes over the years, so I'd love to hear what you're loving and what you'd love to see more of!
To Kick Things Off!
I wanted to share the Gluten Free Spiced Apple Crumble Muffins recipe Kezia and I have been making frequently since a friend of ours gave us a massive Costco-sized crate of apples from a tree in her backyard. I always keep a batch of my Grain Free Pancake Mix from my Meals Made Simple cookbook in my pantry, so I used the Blueberry Muffin recipe in that book as a starting off point and tweaked a few things to accommodate the flavors of the apples.
It took a handful of attempts to get the flavor and texture to where I wanted them (we of course ate all 7 batches regardless because they still tasted amazing!), but they ended up turning out so delicious. I shared a batch with the friend as a thank you for the apples, and she suggested adding a crumble on top with apple chips to up the apple flavor. I gave it a shot and mixed them with pecans, coconut sugar, and some unsalted butter and they really made the apple flavor in the muffins sing! The crumble topping is totally optional, but it is delicious!
If you don't have a copy of Meals Made Simple for the pancake mix, any grain free flour mix will work as a sub!
Kate M.
I still love blogs! Especially since you have made your website so searchable and easy to find recipes. I’m excited to see more recipes in my blog feed 🙂 these look delicious!
Heather
I still love blogs too! I really limit my time on Instagram and Facebook and just prefer my blog feed to alert me to new posts. I’d be interested to see your home decor. I enjoy your weekly digest posts too.
Nikki F
I generally find blogs through pinterest. I like the blog as a place I can reference for all time. I’m not super great about being a regular reader. But I love being able to pin a blog post to keep for awhile.And instagram posts remind me to go back to a blog and read.
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I get to the blogs I follow using a feed reader, specifically Feedly. I have always been curious if you get credit for my viewing of your blog through the app. The article usually opens first in the app and then if there is a click through, that is when it will open in safari etc. Some bloggers I follow (I.e. Joy the Baker) allows only a small preview of her post to be viewable within the app. I wonder if she gets credit for more views by doing that. By forcing the reader to click through.
Kelly Halverson
I still love blogs for recipes and I’m happy to see you here!
Kelli
I still use blogs for recipes for sure! Thank you for all that you do and share.
Kelli
I still use blogs for recipes and am very grateful for all you do and post!
Stephanie
Love your blog posts! Much prefer for the full recipe to be on your blog instead of facebook or instagram.
Tess Herndobler
Blogs are easier to keep track of with recipes! It’s like a digital cookbook! Recipes on Instagram get lost.
Angela Jones
I still prefer blog posts. It is nice to have a notification thru Instagram that there is a new recipe, but I still would rather read it on the blog. Is there a substitute for the arrowroot powder in this recipe? I am SCD not Paleo. I have always enjoyed your baked goods recipes, but it seems like more and more of them have arrowroot powder in them. It would be helpful if there was a side note of substitutions in the ingredient list when there is one available.
ShellieM
I love the blog and check back frequently to see what’s new. I mainly come for the recipes even though I have all your books. It just easier sometimes to look through your recipe index for ideas as opposed to going through the books, especially when I’m at work 😉 Thanks for all you do!
Kristen
Still reference blogs for recipes often! Would definitely continue to visit if you post new recipes here!
Would also love to see kid centered content — lunch ideas, favorite shops for clothes, favorite books, educational toys, etc. And always looking for more clean products to bring into our home! Both household and skincare.
Love your cookbooks, recipes and content! I always get rave reviews when I make your recipes so thank you!! ❤️
Erin
I do not know why but I go to your blog all the time even though I have all 4 of your books. My family actually prefers the healing chicken soup & chocolate zucchini muffins from the blog than the book. I’d love a place to be able to ask questions & get feedback. about recipes. (Substitutions, why my bread turned out hard, etc. I’m not really sure how that could be done though. Also things like how to clean a wood cutting board, do I need different boards for different foods, how to pick good fruit, how to cut certain fruit, how to grow herbs…basic tips & tricks are always fun to me to see/read.
Ivette
As a mom of a one year, I would like to see parenting tips, easier breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas. Recommendations non toxic products you use. Thank you for everything.
Ilene
HI Danielle! I wish I had time to read all my favorite bloggers! Because you are a trusted recipe creator, I search your website first if I’m looking for something in particular. When I see you have posted a new recipe via FB or IG I check it out right away at the blog.
I’m not sure if that really helps you but I can imagine it is a lot of work to keep a blog going…thanks for all you do!!
Kemper
I prefer your blog. It’s fun to read and I don’t visit social media often for food items. Keep up the fantastic work and thank you for all you do!
Erica
I still prefer blogs and cookbooks. I found your blog and cookbooks while we were on GAPS, and being able to search online for recipes while managing food sensitivities is very helpful. I don’t love needing to be plugged into social media to avoid missing out on a recipe.
The Against All Grain cookbook was such a gift while we were on GAPS because nearly everything was compliant or could be tweaked to be, and Celebrations allowed us to have some “normal” GAPS compliant holiday options. Our kids were very excited to have traditional foods at Thanksgiving last year thanks to you! We’ve enjoyed some of the other recipes as we’ve moved off of GAPS just a bit. More nut free options would be helpful as school allergy policies change!
Kathleen Holcomb Messer
Thank you so much for posting the recipe! I have apples just waiting for the posting, so I can bake this weekend. My birthday is next week and these will be such a treat as I’ve been on Whole 30 for the last 4 weeks 😊
I check your blog, Instagram, and Facebook frequently plus I have all of your cookbooks. You have been such a blessing our family!
Alexandra Russo
An app for recipes would be great that maybe links to blog if needed. I have your cookbooks and enjoy your blog and enjoyed seeing you in Austin on your book tour 🙂 but I try to not spend all my time on social media. So I’m finding more and more that I use apps for what I need and am interested in instead of scrolling. I’m not too interested in home decor or cleaning products, but I’m probably minority ha ha. Thanks for recipe! Looks yummy!
Samantha M
Thank you for sharing!! I am still dipping my toes into the grain-free baking world and these look so tasty! I am a big fan of blogs because I can save the recipe to Pinterest and then scroll through my boards for inspiration when I meal plan for the week. Trying to find all the recipes on Facebook/Instagram makes it hard when all the recipes are all over. I love Instagram for the everyday stories, products you like, etc but recipes I would much prefer to see on the blog. Thanks for asking!
Renee Jansen
Yay I’ve been waiting for this recipe. I never got into looking for blogs years ago. But I find that mostly I just want a recipe w/o so much content. Not that content is annoying because its not I just don’t have time to read how the recipe came to be and the story behind it all. Also I enjoy any cleaning, kids stuff, decor stuff you do besides creating tasty recipes for us❤️Also your an inspiration!
Bec
I prefer blogs to cookbooks so recipes can be saved to my paprika app to make digital notes. While I love your cookbooks, I find myself reaching for my digital recipes more. The search function on the recipe app is invaluable for a busy mom.
Now if you could develop a recipe app that includes my favorite cookbooks in digital form, that would be perfect. 😉
Amy
I love the blog! I love having a place to reference. I’m old fashioned and enjoy being able to print recipes out and the blog makes that super easy!
Delia
I don’t have the meals made simple cookbook. Does that mean I can’t make these? I have Celebrations and Eat What You Love and they are amazing! I love your blog for recipes and anything related to motherhood. I also love seeing your outfits and makeup routine. Really, I just love a mix of everything. I just really want to make these muffins!
Kim Grissom
I actually love blogs still. I revisit them to search for standby recipes or to get new ideas. I actually find it frustrating to only have a recipe available on social media because it’s often so hard to find later on when I want to make it again. I often wish that more people were still active bloggers because the format offers great storytelling.
Rachel
I totally agree with everything you said! I find recipes on social media rarely get made again because I can’t find them, plus I like being able to read people’s comments on thoughts after they made it (social media is often just tagging others)
danielle s
Blog, yes! Everything Kim says here. I have also found new blogs when searching for a specific recipe — and then I get to peruse what else they have and make, and potentially buy their cook books! (I have done this for a couple people/bloggers!)
Danielle
I love that you read the blogs, that’s where so much of the heart is. Thank you!!
Kelly P
I still love blogs! I much prefer them for looking at recipes then direct from instagram or FB and I will continue to revisit the blog when I remake recipes! Its so helpful to read for any tips or tricks as well and to hear some of the story behind the recipe! I would also love more posts about non-toxic skin care and house cleaning recommendations!
Danielle
Great feedback, thank you for letting me know! Definitely working on the skin care and house hold items!
Stephanie
I go to blogs when they are linked from IG or Pinterest and will sometimes browse them for other recipes. I search your more often then others to find recipes to make again and again. I’d love new recipes! I would also love healthy living and food. More lifestyle things too! Can’t wait for your memoir!! That will be fantastic!
Rachel
I love blogs and they are the first place I look for recipes (despite having all your cookbooks!).
If you expand, I’d love more info on non-toxic products, both personal care and for the home. For recipes, I’d love more egg free baked goods, foods that can be frozen for easy meals on busy nights, and lunchbox ideas!
Sue
Thank you for another great recipe! I love the blog. I have all your cookbooks, but my number one go-to when I’m thinking about what to make is Pinterest, where I have all your recipes pinned. I love it that you even have blog posts for recipes that are exclusively in a cookbook because I can pin that recipe idea for a reminder and then pull out one of your cookbooks as needed. Please keep up the blog!!
Danielle
Great to know! Thank you for your support!
Dee K
I love pulling recipes on the blog. I don’t run to make recipes as soon as they are posted. This Mama is busy too! So I love that I can easily search the blog, vs scrolling through FB/Insta! The blog is where to go, when searching for recipes!!! To remind people of content you already have posts on Social Media r great, but need to blog to house all the info. Also I can easily print from the blog vs. from a SM platform!
Danielle
This is helpful to hear what you’re expecting from each platform. Thank you!
Kim Voigts
Blogs are my Go-To for recipes!! I have all your cookbooks and have my favorite recipes in each, but on a day to day basis I use blogs to find new recipes and ideas way more the the big stack of cook books on my kitchen shelf!! I also love the personal insights each blogger shares about their food and health and life journeys. I’m an older mom/grandma so am more interested in health these days so my interests lie with natural health remedies, organic gardening, preserving food, and of course, cooking and eating delicious food with my family! So, please, keep on blogging!!
Danielle
Of course! Make sure to follow my new website daniellewalker.com for brand new recipes and blog posts!
Emma Mason
I love reading your blog! I will continue to visit. 😊 I’d love to see more store bought brands that use in your kitchen and serve your family!
Danielle
Got it! Thank you!!
Lauren Shinault
I enjoy the blog. I come to it again and again for recipes. I am interested in kid-friendly recipes, allergy friendly beauty & cleaning products, and hearing more about your faith. I personally love how you invite your kids into the kitchen to help you. I also enjoy the YouTube Videos and I am a big Fan of the Feeding Friendships. My daughters and I enjoy watching your videos. You are a great instructor and teacher. I feel I have learned so much from you. Thanks for all the hard work you do. Cannot wait to try this recipe!
Kylie
Blogs! I prefer to bookmark/add to favorites so I can find them more easily later.
KatieG
Blogs are still great for those of us not on social media—-yes there are still some of us out there! I can bookmark or share a recipe & print out my tried & true favorites.
Stephanie
I also really prefer blog recipes & cookbooks over social media options. I still regularly check your blog for new recipes and am excited that you will be posting more again. I would love to see non-toxic beauty and house cleaning options. Your blog is still my favourite for recipes – please keep it up!
Danielle
Thank you so much for the support!! Working on more recipes to have up here!
Beverly McCabe Baker
i prefer recipes in Facebook post
Pati Clark
Love stopping by your blog so I say post the recipes here so I can share too ! These muffins sound yummy !!!!
Veronica
I use the blog when I quickly want to look up a recipe and don’t want to get up and go get the coockbook. I have all 4 books but I still use the blog a lot for that. As far as extra content, I love when you post about non toxic skin care and household products. Since I assume that all of us here are health conscious for many reasons that adds extra value. Although from a strategic point of view you might want to add decor/fashion to capture new traffic. Once people are here I feel they will continue to come back!
Danielle
This is really great feedback, Veronica. Thank you!
Lindsay P
Blog post! It’s so much easier to view the recipe or go back to something you missed. I prefer it in one spot… and Facebook never opens in the same place I left off, so if I’m cooking I need to search all over!
Sue Jacobson
I prefer to get the recipes off your blog. Happy to go to the blog from social media. Would love more options about healthier options for house cleaning duties. I can deal with whatever … just a big fan of yours!!!
Jennifer Phillips
Social media always prompts me to look at your new recipes – I forget to check the blog. I have you starred to see your post first on FB so I am constantly bookmarking your newest things that way!
QUESTION: do you have a preferred sub for palm shortening? Or a brand you love that has nothing to do with deforestation?
After the recent fires in Brazil I am committed to buying less products that contribute to the loss of those beautiful trees.
Chelsey Romans
I would enjoy seeing some motivational posts too about staying the course with your food as medicine. I also suffer from a few chronic illnesses, and food has helped so much. That being said sometimes it’s hard not being able to have what I used to, and if I am not feeling well putting in the extra effort is hard. I know I feel better, but on bad days/weeks it’s hard sometimes to have the energy and drive to put the effort in or sometimes it feels like why try its not helping now etc. I really enjoy the blogs!
Danelle Hansen
I’m on Facebook and see your posts. I actually never think to go to a blog.
Kara Fread
One of my kids just asked how long we are we going to eat “this way” (it’s been 3 yrs), and my other kid asked me to drive the cart down the bread aisle so she can relive the smell of bread! But today I made the apple muffins and “this way” was a huge win!! Thank you for your awesome recipes that are delicious, nonintimidating, and I can feel good about serving to my family.
JustALittle JoJo
I use the blog for recipes (& figuring out which book a recipe is in). Much easier to search & read than on socials. I never miss an insta post/live/story but I definitely use the blog to find things!
R S
yes blog is better for recipes and appreciate the recipes ! Also any other non toxic skincare household items that would be affordable;
Thank you for all your hard work. God bless you ~
Megan McCoy Dellecese
I’ll admit that I don’t always frequent blogs as much as the “good ol’ days” but I definitely still use them. As others have said, they’re far more searchable than social media and the comment section is a goldmine for answers to one’s own questions. I know that it may be less appealing to sponsors that you may have fewer hits, but I’d like to assume that by purchasing cookbooks, engaging on different social media, AND heading to your blog whenever we need a recipe that we’re able to support the bloggers we love most (you!). That could be wishful thinking, though. 😊
Erin
I like the blog best for recipes! I like the ability to search for what I’m looking for on the blog…even if it points me to a cookbook. It is easy to find the recipe that’s needed! 🙂
Samantha Nelson
Blog recipes, for sure, please! There are those of us who choose not to be on social media who would still like your recipes :). I have 3/4 of your cookbooks but still use the blog often. While I love the recipes in your books, the comments on blog posts are SO helpful so I make blog recipes much more often than cookbook recipes. If a cookbook recipe doesn’t turn out like it looks like it should from the picture in the book I’m just left wondering. If that happens with a blog recipe, it’s often happened to someone else too and they are usually more knowledgeable than me and post what to do different, and/or YOU are able to interact/help/discuss as well. Thank you!
Giorgiana Bele
I definently still use the blog for recipes and the search feature is amazing because I don’t have to look through all 4 books for a recipe, it direct me to the book and page number. I’ve also used it for product recommendations. I love videos though so I do use social media for your recipe videos a lot. I would love to see more product recommendations and also new paleo products that have started to pop up on the market (like a taste testing). Videos would also be great on the blog, like a quick 3 min fast-motion video of how you make the recipe.
Tracy Morales
I think your blog is different (read: better) than other recipe blogs and blogs with generalized stream of conscious content (even if that person is grain free). While you don’t give medical advice I consider your advice near expert. Yours is a blog I return to for recipes, discussions on ingredient use (specifically why an ingredient is or isn’t for you). I repeatedly visit your kitchen gadget page. This place is connected to a story, recovery and continued management. Scrolling instagram is something I do every day and I’m a follower, but your blog is primary for me.
Rachel Maikranz
I have all four cookbooks but sometimes it’s just easier to go to my Family Favorites Pinterest board while meal planning so that I’m only looking in one place. I do like having your pages on the blog about the recipes in the cookbooks (that don’t actually have the recipe on the blog) because I can add those to my board and if a recipe looks good I can go directly to that cookbook for the ingredients list.
Jessica Granger
I much prefer the blog for recipes and do still use it a lot. It’s more functional for ease of searching, depth of content and well, it gets me off IG. 😉
I came for the recipes and health journey 8 or 9 years ago, but I’ve enjoyed seeing it evolve. Plus, blog posts are pinnacle and I don’t pin IG links to Pinterest.
I like all the other content hehe. Maybe ole Ry can make an AGG app? That connects to the blog. Making it handy for those app users, but connects to the blog somehow for traffic? He’s a genius; I’m sure he can figure it out!
Jessica Granger
PS – I got to this post from being subscribed to your email list, not from Social. In case that helps with data gathering.
Rodney Bowcock
I think in our family, we prefer cookbooks but definitely refer to the blog more than Facebook posts, etc.
Stephanie
I love coming to your blog! I personally prefer it over IG, however, I don’t like all the ads that are on blogs today that weren’t there before. I know everyone makes a little money from allowing the ads, but for me they detract from the content.
Your cookbooks are amazing, and I love flipping through the beautiful pictures, and making the recipes! Thanks for all you do!
Kristin Dahl
I like the blog because when I refer other people to you, especially those that are new to a diet change, they can start immediately with the recipes you have on your blog. I personally own all your cookbooks, but still like your blog recipes as well 😁. I’m not super into home decor or clothes and what- not, but I do appreciate your beauty tips, cookwear and food company recommendations.
Thanks for all your hard work. It makes my life easier.
Peg Grimes
I go to your blog most weeks since I am on your email list which provides the link. I’ve been following you for quite a few years now and actually met you at Northeastern University in Boston a few years back. I am gluten free and my son is allergic to most dairy so I’ve found such inspiration in your recipes and your philosophy knowing what I make is safe for my whole family. You are a beautiful and expressive writer which makes your blog come alive. I also follow you on IG and FB but I’m not on those sites every day. I own 3 of your books, but I typically Pin your recipes from the blog so they are handy and easy to find. I haven’t typically come back to your site when I’m searching for something, but may reconsider that now since you are devoting more time to it in the coming months.
Ingrid N.
Hi! I love your website and frequently use it to search for recipes (I own all of your books but it’s easier to search online). I love your blog too and prefer recipe posts and anything to do with food. Thank you for so many wonderful recipes over the years and all of your hard work. I can say that many of my faves are your recipes! I know I can trust whatever you post because they are consistently great. My suggestion is too keep the focus on food. There are many bloggers that switch gears half way through and then I’m weeding through posts that I have no interest in. And some are incorporating ingredients that I can’t eat so I can’t rely on those recipes like I do yours. Hope this helps!
Julia Cyr
Hi Danielle!
I own and love all of your cook books and love gifting them to family and friends as well. That said, the reason I started buying your books was because I tried and loved so many recipes on your blog. Now, as a nurse practitioner working in women’s health, I love being able to recommend your books to my patients but really appreciate that they can try out you recipes first on the blog…as for many this is a massive life style change and another cost in addition to all of the new ingredients can impede the transition for them initially. I’m so grateful for all that you do, you have changed mine and so many of my patients lives.
Holly
I prefer recipe on the blog! Not everyone is on social media, including me. Your blog is my favorite of all the ones I visit and your recipes are consistent and never fail me! I own two of your cookbooks and absolutely love them but I do miss the regular postings on your blog as a few years ago. Family first though! Thanks Danielle and may God continue to bless and prosper you!
Elaine
Danielle, I love all your recipes and have all your books. However I must say I prefer recipes on Instagram only because I have recipe folders. If you create a save recipe function on your blog allowing users to save recipes either on another server or in your blog, I’d use that too. Typically, despite my vast library of cookbooks, 99% of the time I cook from the recipes online. I will also always buy your books because I love them and read them cover to cover but by and large it’s easier to reference recipes from my iPad.
I so appreciate you sharing recipes and your inspiration with us. ❤️
Kelsey
The blog is great, keep it up! 😊 I click thru to it from your emails, practically never from social media. I have all your cookbooks but like others have said sometimes it’s easier just to do a quick search here (plus there are some recipes here that aren’t in the books!).
Just my two cents here, but I’m not as interested in other subjects; while info on non-toxic beauty/household might be nice, on the whole I feel like diversifying would dilute the truly top-notch food content. Like others have said, people might get bored scrolling thru the other stuff to get to the recipes — I know I would. And there are lots of other bloggers with that type of material, but there’s only one AAG! I had Lyme several years ago and now there are a lot of things I can’t eat. So I really love having a place to come where I know all the ingredients are “safe” and I don’t have to alter the recipe just to be able to eat it.
Kelsey
P.S. I second the comment about making an app! That would be great! (And this means a lot coming from me bc I hate having too many apps on my phone!)
P.P.S. Hi from Walnut Creek! 😄
EL
Although I don’t visit your blog super often, this is my go-to for finding your recipes. Your Instagram account is great for more on-the-fly updates, but I find it better for inspiration and not as good as an easy reference. I often check your cookbooks out from the library, too. As for other content, I’d be happy to hear more about work-life balance and other parts of your lifestyle and staying well overall. Your writing style and wit are a pleasure to read.
Patti Sarette
Love the Blog….My Son who is in the Navy bought me your cookbook for Mothers day and shipped it to me and i love it. Read cookbooks like novels…. Like All The Things….
Pam Drake
I have all your cookbooks to date (Celebrations is on my Kindle). Your first cookbook was MY first cookbook after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroid disease. I learned so much on how to move from resorting to boxed mac and cheese, canned soups, etc., to a more whole foods “Paleo” diet. After I followed my doctor’s lifestyle changes for approximately two years, I was able to send that Hashimoto’s nightmare into remission. To this day my antibodies are still resting peacefully (LOL). I fell in love with almost every, single recipe I tried from your books. Having said that, it’s quite apparent I love a physical cookbook. But, then came Pinterest. LOL! So, at this point in my life (retired and traveling more) I enjoy having my recipes from your blog saved to Pinterest as well – it saves me from toting heavy cookbooks with me. As a side note, I made four of your recipes just this week: Instant Pot Sesame Orange Chicken (one of our FAV’S), Sheet Pan Fajitas, Chicken Gyro Wraps (with Crépes and Tzatziki Sauce) and finally, Cowboy Cookies. All but the Sesame Orange Chicken was from your book, Eat What You Love. Oh wait…. I also made, for the first time in YEARS, the onion rings from EWYL! OMGosh!!! I was almost in tears that I was actually able to have onion rings!! And you were right when you said, “… it’ll take you back to the days of burger joints,” Thank you for that amazing recipe!!! Now, mind you, I should have taken a picture of my kitchen afterwards – it was a hysterical disaster – but it was SO worth every little greasy mess! haha! Next time I’ll have the process down better and will leave my kitchen in better shape, I’m sure! LOL
Cass
I cook new recipes all of the time and I get them all from blogs. I have been wanting to get more from cookbooks, but blogs are my first stop always. Just so convenient!
Adrianna
I love that you’re going to be blogging more!!! I miss that genuine connection too, I MUCH prefer to read recipes/stories/posts on blogs rather than social media. It allows me to focus on your content without all the distractions & really creates a warm friendly environment! Can’t wait for more! I would love parenting posts & nontoxic beauty/cleaning too! PS I usually click over to your blog from email newsletter OR Pinterest, but I would love to be able to know about NEW Blog Posts w a Swipe Up in your IG Stories, it’s super convenient!!
LaTanya
I love blogs for recipes and the ability to search easily for a recipe. I’m more likely to cook a recipe from a blog than a cookbook. I do like social media for you sharing a new recipe that I can tap your bio (or swipe up) and view the recipe on your blog. But I quit taking a screen shot of recipes in social media, or saving the post, because I never remember to look for it later. Also the reason I no longer use pinterest. Just too much to keep up with.
For content, I definitely like the idea of you expanding to more areas of your life. Safer skincare, cleaning products, any new handy kitchen/household products/hacks you have found, etc..
Theresa Wright
Hi! Please keep posting recipes on the blog. I don’t even know how to search for recipes on social media. And, if you are wondering what else to post, please include more healthy living tips. What we put on our skin is just as important as what we eat!
Your blog and social media have really helped me navigate my autoimmune journey. Thank you for doing what you do! Theresa
kate klaty
Looks like you’ve gotten a lot of great feedback on the blog! I also love your blog, over social media, and I came to this post through your newsletter. As for content, my first favorite is the recipes, hands down, obviously, but I love your aesthetic also. It looks like a lot of people wouldn’t welcome diversifying, but I wonder if you had a “lifestyle” post, say, once a month, that discussed your favorite whatevers from the other categories (mainly non-toxic skincare and design.) Thank you for the apple muffin recipe! It looks great–can’t wait to try it!
Tara
I definitely use your blog for recipes! I find instagram especially difficult to use for recipes. Also, I love that your blog and recipes aren’t so full of ads and popups that it makes it difficult to even find the recipe. I have stopped using many food blogs because by the time I get through all the ads and close all the pop up windows, I am frustrated and give up. If it is a great recipe, I will print it but I don’t usually return to those blogs.
Michelle
Hi! I love the blog for accessing recipes! I usually click over from email, pinterest, or mostly I just google Against All Grain and the recipe that I’m looking for.
I would super love more from you on parenting and home decor (are you doing projects at your new house?!), but if you didn’t want to post it on your blog I realllly like insta stories for that kind of stuff, and I really enjoy seeing you on there too!
Thanks for all your hard work! Your recipes are ones I can count on to always turn out amazing.
Kimberly L
Non-toxic skincare, makeup, hair, cleaning, everything! I love it! I still use blogs to find recipes. I come here or to RunningPaleoMomma.com and look around. You make me feel like “Okay, I can do this.” My daughter, age 8, cannot have gluten, and your recipes are her love language. 🙂 and STYLE-you have such great style!
Leah
I come to your blog via the newsletter, and when I’m searching for a recipe. I try not to go on social media as it’s a time drainer.
I have your Cookery app, and would love if that could be updated with new recipes. It’s so handy to have that with me when I’m out at the shops.
I have your books, but I’d also like to be able to have them on the app.
Keep up the great work!
Emily Caldwell
Hi Danielle, loved seeing you at the come to the table tour last night in franklin! Such a fan. I Solely use blogs for recipe, but I get them from Pinterest. I sometimes search your recipes in Pinterest so I can pin them for reference. I may be the minority but I deleted my social media, and I miss seeing you! I’d love a newsletter. But I’m sure that’s just me 🙂 thanks for all you do ❤️Emily
Kate Boucher
I came today looking for this recipe, and while I’ve been a longtime fan, I admit I haven’t been visiting the blog like I used to (I check your Instagram frequently) but reading that you want to post new recipes here more often has piqued my interest in coming back here like I used to! I love the recipes and though my autoimmune condition is different from yours (and there are plenty of Hashimoto’s bloggers out there), I kept coming back – and will continue to – because I like you! I find your writing easy to read and your personality warm and approachable, like a neighbor I’m fond of visiting with. I have all of your cookbooks, and even still sometimes look back at the ebooks you put out a while back. Thank you for always providing valuable content and continuing to do so in a down-to-earth way. Love from the East Coast!
Annie Soete
Yes, I am SUCH an avid reader of your blog, and am here on a weekly basis! I’ve been reading your blog since 2014, and love your posts. I especially love the parenting posts but would love to see home decor reveals as well!! Personally, I think people evolve, as do brands, and love the idea of you incorporating different posts in addition to grain free recipes. I understand what some of the other commenters mean, but your YouTube/IGTV channel are all so recipe focused that there are definitely places for people to go who are just looking for that. Can’t wait to see what’s in store! 😊
Kat
I’m happy with Facebook posts, and your blog which I love, even though I own all of your cookbooks in one format or the other, some in more than one format. I first discovered you on Facebook years ago, and I’m a creature of habit to a degree about it. I’m more than happy with recipes, as I LOVE to cook, and am a huge foodie. With a very recent major health setback, I am now even more focused on eating and staying healthy. I am looking forward to getting back in my kitchen in the next few days to whip up a lot of your beautiful Fall recipes.
Heather Heroldt
I prefer to find recipes at sites or blogs – I’m not much into the social media stuff, and I find things from there are hard to physically get to my kitchen in a form I can cook from. Ugh. I come in through your emails, when I don’t navigate straight in looking for something. I like to read it over, check out the author and general info, and if it catches my eye, I actually print it out for my kitchen notebook. Just like I did for these muffins, which were awesome! Hubby loved them! I was so scared they’d be too wet, but it worked like a dream. Super yum! I’ll be making again for sure.
I don’t mind occasionally hearing about other topics, after all, life is meant to be lived, bu all of us, but I come here primarily for the food content, so I could see getting turned off by too much straying… I’ve actually ditched a few people who really want me to be into their yoga class and new make-up regimen, lol… That’s just me!
Helena W
I get your email newsletter. When I want to find a recipe, I usually head to my computer, not my cookbooks. There I can search and compare when I am looking for ideas and substitutions. I have learned so much from your blog, books, and online content, much to my family’s pleasure!
I don’t use Instagram and am cutting back my time spent on Facebook and unfollowing many pages to save time!
Mandi Levitan
I don’t check your blog regularly but your site is a go to always when I am looking for a recipe or some inspiration for something new to make.
Kimberly P
I still like to refer to a blog for recipes and information. I do Instagram but only to browse through. For a recipe, this is the next best to having a cookbook in hand. I hope you will still update here!
Kimberly P
Oh…..and I might would use an app. I’m less likely to read about health and beauty products. I still like to watch Vlogs. I would like to see more variety in that. How to navigate travel and grain free eating, restaurants, maybe vlogs relating to the Celebrations cookbook, Paleo fakeaways, etc
WCondra
Yes, I do use blogs for recipes! Cookbooks, not so much. I love the beautiful pictures, but the recipes I like I print and put in a binder with customized notes for my family to follow, so the posted recipes are much more helpful to me! Ditto on the keeping the focus on food. You are ADORABLE and could sell ice cubes to eskimos, so you’ll never be wanting in that department, but I think you’ll find life, family & business easier to manage if you don’t feel spread too thin with having to keep up in other areas. I SO appreciate the excellent recipes – Praying for you!
Toni Cooper
I agree with Kelsey’s comment. I frequently used the website more often than social media. I love the blog. I like your focus on recipes and food along with how to cook with “safe” foods. Thank you!
Also, I agree on the app. I have the cookery app; however, it has never been updated with new recipes.
Azmom
I am such a fan and have been following along since 2013. Thank you for everything you do! I am not on social media but check your blog through email notifications. I, personally, am not interested in non-recipe related posts but that’s just me. I would say to pray about where God wants you to spend your time and energy… where it would be most fruitful so that He can use you, bring forth fruit out of your efforts and give you joy in the process. I’ve found that when I add in other things (Extra layers) that are more time suckers that, not only is there far less of me to go around, I’m usually not as joyful. God sees every step in front of you and knows the price it will cost to add more to your plate. I’ll be praying for wisdom for you so that your focus can be His. Praying for your body to grow strong and your time, focus and energy to be well-spent.
Wendy
Yes and amen!
Vicki Lovett
I am a cookbook girl. I love sitting down with the books and plan what meal to make. Looking through each picture, page, ingredient or just being able to grab several cookbooks to reference if needed. Now for your blog, I love that too. It’s kinda my “cheat” or second dessert that I get because I usually find something unexpected or new to me and of course it’s a great resource. Your videos are also very helpful for me especially when I can catch you suggesting a substitution for certain items. My suggestion would be to just keep doing what feels right for you, your family, your body/energy, your schedule, and your interests. I will use the information in whatever form it comes in that meets my needs at the time. Thank you for all you do.
Christa
I love blog content. I have your books but still go to my phone while in the kitchen and look in your blog archives first for things even when they are actually in my books! 😆 I appreciate having a large library available online! And its easier than taking my books with me to my sisters house when we make stuff together. I end up looking over what’s available here first.
Jessica
I love blogs and finding recipes online. And I have several favorites that are the first place I visit when I’m looking for something new or to use a specific food item. Please keep your blog alive!
Also, I can’t wait to make these muffins.
Danielle
Jessica,
Thank you so much!! Let me know what you think of the muffins – they are one our favorites!
Wendy
Yes, please blog, but don’t feel obligated to write a whole lot with it. I keep a 3 ring binder of recipes & any modifications, so the printable format is fantastic (although if the pics are too big it feels like a waste of ink). I love the beauty of your cookbooks, but still make copies of the ones I use to add to my binder. Makes it much easier when the fam is helping cook 🙂
Mary K
I have your cookbooks but I really love your blog for getting what is hot off the press recipes! I do use FB but prefer the personal feel of your blog.
Brooke
I love your emails and blog! I always go to your blog for recipes. I find it easier to search for what I am looking for than to just get recipes from IG. Merry Christmas!
Jill
I prefer the blog over FB or instagram. I use your blog and cookbooks for great recipes and prefer not to have it mixed with parenting tips or children’s items.
Linda Mikottis
I only find recipes via blogs and appreciate the selection each month along with the story behind it. So many times they mirror mine over the last 30 years of our family food journey. My middle son, now 29, was the impetus behind my experimentation, but now includes most of us. Thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s real life.
Susan
I love blogs and am always looking for recipes for gluten-free baked goods as well as menu ideas. I don’t use Facebook or Instagram.
Pattie
I have all of your cookbooks – I LOVE them but I also get the recipes from your blog – I hope you’ll continue to feature them on your blog. I do not use Facebook or instagram.
Danielle
Absolutely! Make sure to check daniellewalker.com for new recipes!
jillian
Love the blog. Love the digest. I really enjoy watching your children grow and news of your week. I also enjoyed when you spoke about your clothes and shopping sources. Even though I have all of your books I tend to go online for recipes. Need to get back to those.
marci
i have all of your cookbooks & your newest book, that being said…i prefer blogs as i can save the recipes to pinterest and have them all in one place.
Amy Vanderkooy
I still love your blog for recipes. I have the books but some days I love being able to search for a thing I am wanting and see all the options. Thanks for yummy things I can create to fuel my family with nutrition and joy 🙂
Corrie
I don’t read every blog post as soon as it is written like I used to for many blogs, but when I am looking for recipes I am far more likely to look for a recipe on a blog than on Facebook or Instagram. I appreciate how easy it Is to search and find recipes on the blog versus social medial.
Kim
I definitely use your blog recipes. I don’t follow you on Facebook or Instagram, so the blog is a great source for me. Thank you for sharing your recipes and insights. I have all of your cookbooks as well as your new book. I have purchased your books for friends whose dietary needs are met by your recipes. Again, thank you! I count on you every day.
Maggie Boozer
I have all your cookbooks and use Pinterest to organize the recipes from your blog.
I had my friends over after a run for coffee and made up a batch of these…they quickly came back for seconds and never suspected they were gf! That crumble topping is wonderful! Thank you for the wonderful fall memory ❤
Dee
I love the cooking expertise you bring to Grain free eating and love the blog posts. I don’t have Facebook or Instagram so I would definitely miss getting your recipes if the blog went away. Keep on bringing good things to eat in your blog
Nancy
Definitely I use blogs for recipes. If I’m on IG and see a recipe I immediately go to the blog to print it out. I will admit due to time-I usually click “Jump to the Recipe” and not always read the blog content. I do get tired of sites that ads keep popping up and making the recipe go away and constantly refresh. So I will tend to stay away from blogs that do that or quickly print a recipe and move on. But I much more enjoy blogs and videos over FB or IG. 😊
Jane
I’m at the point where I prefer cookbooks rather than searching & printing recipes. However I do still come here often for recipes that aren’t in your cookbooks because they are always so good, plus so we’ll tested so I know they’ll turn out and not be wasting ingredients. Love all that you do!! Thank you!!
Danielle
Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you’re enjoying my recipes. This one is a classic favorite!
Amanda C
I love your blog recipes!!
Your email linking me to them is also amazing.
I use your Paleo chia parfait recipe all the time.
Kimberly Aime
Hello! I completely agree with you on how blogs have changed. I blogged around same time you were 2008-2013. I wrote two cookbooks and the blogging community was so different than it is now. I just finished your book Food Saved Me. I’m going through some health problems now- sensitivity to corn and dairy, candida overgrowth, lymes disease. I’m working through your cookbooks. As a recipe developer, I really respect your work. Keep blogging. I know I’ll be ready and remembering the golden age of blogging!