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.

A G-Free Thanksgiving- Tips, Recipes, Turkey list & more

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I don’t usually cross-post from my “work” job www.harriswholehealth.com but I put SO much effort into all of the recipes and turkey list that I really want to share! If you’d like to receive my monthly g-free newsletter, see www.harriswholehealth.com … Continue reading →

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Kind Bar Giveaway: Treats, no tricks!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Happy Halloween! To celebrate, a lucky winner is getting a big box of treats from Kind Bars—24 bars and 3 pouches of granola. Yowza. (see info on the winner below!) The kind folks at Kind Bars contacted me and let … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving Party Pics & Recipes

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

We had a deliciously good Pumpkin Carving party, and I’m eager to share the recipes in case you’ve still got a Halloween-themed party in the works this year! It was great fun, with 40-ish people and pumpkin goop as far … Continue reading →

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PRALINES!!! (vegan, paleo-friendly)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Overall, I don’t miss the foods I ate way back when. I love real food and don’t feel like I’m missing much. But. BUT! I love pralines. And Mr. Dude loves pralines. And so I do still make them once … Continue reading →

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Roasting a Butternut Squash

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I like easy. And tasty. And good for you. But easy is key. It doesn’t get any easier than this. Some people avoid butternut squash because it seems daunting. That couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s one of the … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Everything Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook by Ms. Carrie Forbes

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Hopefully you’ve seen Carrie’s wonderful new book, the Everything Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook? I’m a big fan of Carrie’s baking, so I was really looking forward to this book! But I have a confession to make. With all of my dietary … Continue reading →

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National Kale Day!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

IMHO, every day should be National Kale Day. And squirrels should not have eaten up my kale. The pic to the right was my garden in kale-happier times. I LOVE kale, and can’t imagine how I went the first ~20 … Continue reading →

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Naturally Sweet and Gluten-Free: Review

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

How time flies! I just realized it’s the end of September and I forgot to post my new article on Growing Up Gluten-Free for Today’s Dietitian. Now, moving into tastier territory, I have the delight to review Ricki Heller’s cookbook, … Continue reading →

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Weight Stigma

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

It’s weight stigma awareness week, and I’m choosing not to get onto my soapbox. I’ve just got a few brief questions for you. Do you think you’re better than someone who weighs more than you? Would you be a worthier … Continue reading →

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Is Sourdough Wheat Bread Safe on a Gluten-Free Diet?

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

In a word, no. First, for starters, I’m a tree hugging, sauerkraut-making Berkeley grad who has admired Louise Hay’s work for a long time, so I was tremendously disappointed to see her share a post on Facebook called “Can Sourdough … Continue reading →

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