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.

Genetically Modified Salmon? Oy.

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

It’s no secret that I’m an advocate of fish as part of a healthy diet.  And, of course, as more people eat fish, we risk depleting these resources. And yet…I truly believe that the new genetically engineered salmon that are … Continue reading →

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Pi Day! 3/14

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

My inner nerd and inner baker tend to collaborate to celebrate Pi/Pie day. For the record, when Mr. Dude turned 31.4 he did get a pie. Not 10. I’m trying to figure out what’s on the menu here, pie-wise, but … Continue reading →

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Blog Changes & a Quick Update

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

First, quick fun stuff—I am really excited to see my new article on Mindful Eating out in Today’s Dietitian. I’m proud of how it turned out, and of course, this is a major passion of mine. I also posted on … Continue reading →

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Ditching food guilt, and creating a bigger conversation

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Every time I see “guilt-free” descriptions on recipes or blogs, I’m amazed and sad. I have a strong dislike of the whole guilt thing. It just makes no sense when you think about it. Why should eating make us feel … Continue reading →

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Creamy Veggie Soup (Vegan)

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, soup. There’s nothing like soup this time of year, and the colder it gets, the more it needs to be creamy soup. I’m not one for faux dairy or cheese substitutes, and yet there are a lot of other … Continue reading →

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Kindness Week

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

    It’s Random Acts of Kindness Week! There’s very little that has brought more happiness and joy into my life than sharing and receiving kindness with others. So to celebrate, I’m giving away a copy of Sharon Salzberg’s book, … Continue reading →

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Winter Recipes

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

When it gets cold, I go for cozy foods. Here are some of my wintertime faves: Food: Celery in Chestnut Sauce (GF, CF, EF, SF, sugar free and vegan) Coconut Curried Greens (GF, CF, EF, SF, sugar free and vegan … Continue reading →

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Kale and Beef in Chestnut Sauce

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Wanna hear something funny? When I first started my blog, I intended it to be an even mix of meals, breads, soups, desserts, etc. that mirrored how we eat. When I re-did my recipe index, I realized that notion bit … Continue reading →

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A breath of warmth to thaw the Winter chill…

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

For me the last few months have been a bit of a roller-coaster, and I was hearing the same from a bunch of blogging peeps around me. We’ve all got our “stuff” sometimes. I definitely see the toll it takes. … Continue reading →

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Caturday Fun

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

We’ve gotten a lot of adorable visitors lately. No, the foxys aren’t back, but our back porch is still full. These pics may take a minute to load, but the full sized versions are so much cuter. Genghis mindfully contemplates … Continue reading →

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