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.

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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December Sanity Round Up

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

All good things must eventually come to an end…and so must our December Sanity Roundup. I always enjoy the Sanity retreats….writing, reading other posts, the FB group and just having it a little more on my radar. So THANK YOU, … Continue reading →

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Letting go of New Year’s Gremlins

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Sometimes I get excited with the possibility of new goals for a new year. And it also can be a measuring tape for comparison and expectations. Sometime my inner critic runs amok with…well, everything I haven’t done, and my frustrations … Continue reading →

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Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger–Kate of Eat, Recycle Repeat

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I love the Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger monthly event because it’s an added incentive to try something new. It was originated by Sea of Book of Yum, and Sea is our happy hostess this month. My “adopt-ee” is Kate of … Continue reading →

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Sanity Goals Update

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

December has been a whirlwind this year. Some things have been much easier than expected at Chez Harris, and the reverse has been true, too. The holidays do usually tend to kick up my most neurotic, overachieving, compulsive self, and … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Cookies–‘Tis the season!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

Mmmm…’tis the season for hazelnuts, and I wanted to make sure I shared these in time for the holidays! I really love them. The outside is chewy, and the inside is soft and melty-ish hazelnutty goodness. They’re definitely my newest … Continue reading →

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The Bright Side–December Sanity Retreat

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I did write up my December Sanity Retreat post ahead of time because I’m hosting this week, but what feels the most sanity promoting right now is a focus on the beautiful, touching, loving acts of kindness that are out … Continue reading →

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