Author Archives: Cheryl Harris

About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food. Thanks for stopping by.

Banana Chocolate Tarts: Fast and Fresh Dairy Free Time Trials

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I haven’t hid my lifetime love of the Olympics, and it seems the closest I’m destined to get is the So Delicious Fast and Fresh Dairy Free Time Trials from Go Dairy Free and So Delicious. Works for me! I … Continue reading →

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Winter Gardening: Thursday Thankful

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Yay! Isn’t my lettuce too cute for words? Winter isn’t exactly my favorite season. Between the cold, the snow and ice…yeah, I’m so over that. So somewhere along the way I decided I needed to get to see something GREEN … Continue reading →

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A Thursday Thankful Assortment Box

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Today’s thankful is a bouquet of mini thankfuls: Thankful for fun recognition from the Washingtonian, thankful for my ability to receive it, thankful for the Olympics and thankful for Brazil nut chocolates! I was surprised and very appreciative to see…ME! … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Round Up

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve always loved Valentine’s Day. For years, I made batches almond cookies with pink frosting, and I haven’t been motivated to do that particular tradition post-gfree yet. However, I’ve more than made up for it in chocolate. Here are a … Continue reading →

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Thankful for a Wake up Call

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Today’s “Thankful Thursday” theme is pretty easy. 5 years ago today, I was in an oncology unit at Virginia Hospital Center. I’d been sick, really sick for a few months, and tests seemed to show that I had leukemia. The … Continue reading →

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Amazing Chocolates or Hazelnut Buttercups

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Alright, so the chocolate votes win! I couldn’t wait to post these. I feel like a 4th grader, beaming with pride, waiting for show and tell time to share them with you. It’s kinda crazy how good these are, and … Continue reading →

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A recipe tease, & odds and ends

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve gotten behind on posting recipes, so I’d love your input. Which do you want to see next:         Maple glazed walnuts     Homemade vegan & sugar free chocolates     Or,   Ultimate roasted broccoli … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Edgar

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Everybody say hi Edgar! Edgar is my dragon co-pilot. Just for the record, he’s not a hippo, and he’s not a dinosaur, thankyouverymuch. He’s a dragon, and generally a happy dragon. To tell you the truth, I’m not a happy … Continue reading →

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Wintertime wonders…(recipes)

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve had a bad tummy bug that was limiting my munching, and it’s finally gone away. Now my appetite has come roaring back, and all I want to do is make up for lost time! What a difference it makes … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Warmth/Raynaud’s survival tips

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I was really grateful to be diagnosed with Raynaud’s a few years ago. No, not right way, but as soon as the dust settled, it was actually a relief. I was in such pain whenever it was cold, and it … Continue reading →

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