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.

Grateful for apples! Day 7

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I absolutely adore apples, and I think that’s part of growing up in NY. I’m also very particular about the apples that I like. The quintessential NY apple, of course, is a Mc Intosh, but they don’t grow around here. … Continue reading →

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Grateful for new experiences: Day 6

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I just finished teaching the 2nd semester of a grad class on Mindful Eating and Nourishment. I love to teach, and it’s definitely been a learning experience for me because it’s so different from all the other classes I’ve taught. … Continue reading →

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Grateful for beautiful weather

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

 I love warm weather. Love love love. And today it was warm. Lusciously, beautifully warm…it even went up to the 70s! The warmth feels liberating, it feels freeing. I realized that I am often bracing myself when it’s cold, and … Continue reading →

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The roundabout road to gratitude: Day 4

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I assumed somewhere in December there would be a day that I didn’t feel grateful. At all. And the more I tried to talk myself into gratitude, the crabbier I would get. Well, I didn’t expect that would be day … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Amazing People!-Day 3

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I was having trouble writing a post for today (I’ll share more tomorrow on why) and I saw this video making the rounds about Alice, a 109 year old pianist and Holocaust survivor who speaks of her great love for … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Genghis Khat-Day 2

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I fully recognize that if you’re looking for unconditional love, adopting a cat is generally not the wisest of strategies. But I got lucky. Genghis adopted me, and he clearly knew what he was doing. 11 years ago, we were … Continue reading →

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December Sanity Retreat: Day 1 Gratitude

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I’m really excited to be starting the 6th installment of our self-care retreats—the 3rd December Sanity Retreat! (More on the retreat & contests below.) Every year, I always post on the things I want to add or simplify in my … Continue reading →

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December Sanity Retreat 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

December, here we come. I spoke with my sweetie a week ago, decided I didn’t need anything for the holidays and that we’d just find a needy family and gift our holidays that way. And then oh, the sweet seduction … Continue reading →

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Coconut Chickpea Stew

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

                  There’s a silver lining to everything, and for me, the bright side of winter is soups and stews. And this soup has it all–creamy, warming, spicy, filling, satisfying and yummilicious! At … Continue reading →

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Please help me reclaim stolen family posessions

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I am a pretty private person, and generally fly under the radar when possible (unless chocolate is involved). But there are times when it’s simply wrong to be silent and so…please help me urge the U.S. to return stolen religious … Continue reading →

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