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.

Thanksgiving Veggies & Menu Plan

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

Many thanks to Heather of Celiac Family for getting us rolling on the Thanksgiving theme! First, I’m thankful that we’ve got power and heat and all those things we take for granted. Many people on LI still don’t have heat … Continue reading →

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GO VOTE! (& cookies)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

  Get out and vote. Please. I have no doubt you’re sick of hearing about “Bronco Bama” and Romney. I’m in Virginia, so trust me, I hear you. We are super-saturated with robocalls! But here are 3 good reasons to … Continue reading →

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G-Free Food for Sandy

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I don’t know about you all, but Sandy missed us. Lots of wind, lots of twigs, but at the end of the day, no biggie. However, NY & NJ got hit hard. MOST STILL DON’T EVEN HAVE POWER and I’m … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving Party 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

  Ah, what a fun party. And what a tasty party.  And just for the record, that is Mr. Dude’s pumpkin carving prowess on display above,  not mine. I’m assuming everyone has done the Halloween thing yet, but if not, … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-A party menu plan

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, how I’ve missed menu planning. Life has been so busy so many meals have been last-minute affairs…and this week will be no exception.  However we are having our annual pumpkin carving party this weekend, so at the very least … Continue reading →

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Everything Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Cookbook Giveaway

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I’m hoping by now you’ve gotten word of the new Everything Gluten Free Slow Cooker cookbook by Carrie Forbes (AKA Ginger Lemon Girl). You know you want one… First, I must say, Carrie is fantastic. I’ve made so many of … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tips & Tricks

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I usually don’t cross-post, but I think this will be of interest to many of you! Think outside the candy dish…. When I first told my husband we weren’t giving out candy for Halloween, he looked at me like I … Continue reading →

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Odds ‘n ends

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

A few fun things: I was quoted in the Washington Post on one of my favorite veggies. Go team kale! Yep, those are my new babies above. I’ll be in NY later this week for the CSA conference with some … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin love

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I grow mini pumpkins every year. I just love watching ’em grow. I never grow the large ones because they’re so huge. So maybe in June, I saw a baby pumpkin plant volunteer in our front yard. I mean, after … Continue reading →

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Nourishing Meals–Giveaway #2

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I figured that since one giveaway was fun…wouldn’t 3 be much more fun?  I thought so, too. This is a giveaway of TWO signed copies of Alissa Segersten’s & Tom Malterre’s new book Nourishing Meals.  And just as a sneak … Continue reading →

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