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.

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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Hazelnut Buttah

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Ah…heavenly hazelnut butter. On one hand, this is a non-recipe kinda recipe. On the other, I’ve both burned the hazels and had them under-toasted and it’s easier to do it *right* when you know what right looks like. I wish … Continue reading →

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Giveaway-10 Magazine Subscriptions

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

GIVEAWAY of 10 magazine subscriptions! (SCROLL DOWN FOR THE WINNERS) Like many bloggers, I get a fair share of offers, and I try to sift through what I (and my readers) would find fun and interesting. And this fits the … Continue reading →

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Hazelnuts: Menu Planning Again!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

    Wow, this weekend was way too short, but my goodness, it’s so nice out here! I could live with this—temps in the 50s and 60s. It was even warm enough to grill on Saturday! The last few weeks … Continue reading →

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Candied Orange Peel

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

If you’ve clicked through to see how I made candied peel without any sugar like my other recipes, you’re out of luck. I’ve been making these babies FOREVER and make them only once a year, and so it’s become quite … Continue reading →

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