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.

Time for a cleanse (a bookshelf cleanse)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

UPDATE: we have a winner! Dairy Free and Gluten-free Kitchen by Denise Jardine & Sweet Cravings: 50 Seductive Desserts for a Gluten-Free Lifestyle Fingers Crossed Thank you No, no, not a diet cleanse, a book cleanse. 2014 has just been … Continue reading →

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Thankful for teamwork: thankful thursdsays

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, the first of my Thankful Thursday posts! It’s a bit of a roundabout thankful, but that’s sometimes how life works. I’ve been having some pretty intense GI stuff since Christmas, and so days have been really…something. I’m really glad, … Continue reading →

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Dec Sanity Retreat Round-Up & Thankful Thursdays

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

First, thank you so much to everyone who participated in the December Sanity Retreat, from my delicious co-hosts: Kate of Eat, Recycle, Repeat Carrie of Ginger Lemon Girl Valerie of City Life Eats to everyone who read, commented, shared, or … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Posts of 2013 (Pics!)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I really enjoyed posting gratitude for the December Sanity Retreat and I’ll be posting a roundup soon, but am so ready to get back to food! As I looked through 2013’s recipes, it’s clear to me that I’m posting less … Continue reading →

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Resolving to lose weight? Aim higher.

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

All of the weight loss resolutions I’m seeing are starting to grate on me. Did you know that I lost about ¼ of my weight and have kept it off the last 9 years? Probably not. I don’t mention the … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Mr. Dude: Day 31

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I did save my favorite “grateful” for last, largely because I don’t quite know how to put into words how much he means to me. We’re very different. He’s much more conservative than I am–okay, that may not be clear … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Love: Day 30

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

First, many thanks for the love from yesterday post and warm wishes online and off, and I’m feeling much better. I wasn’t really able to eat more than a few bites for the past 5 days and my poor digestion … Continue reading →

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Not really gratefuls: Day 29

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Gotta love it when my own advice comes to bite me in the tush. To be totally honest, I’m not feeling very grateful around now…I’m having a round of “medical mystery mess” and it’s extremely physically and emotionally uncomfortable. So … Continue reading →

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Grateful for my nephews: Day 28

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Short and sweet: I’m grateful to see my nephews, even briefly, and to get this bracelet that H made for me (he’s 4 1/2, so he had help.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drop by for the December Sanity Retreat! This week’s hostess is … Continue reading →

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Grateful for the power of a dream: Day 27

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve heard people talk about “being realistic about how real life works” and what’s possible. I’m grateful that I don’t listen very well, and realized a long-shot dream. 7 years ago I worked for DC government. I was doing great … Continue reading →

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