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.

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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Celiac Sprue Association Conference Oct 4-6th!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I am really excited to be moderating a panel on Gluten Free Blogging at 35th Annual Celiac Sprue Association on October 4-6th on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY. There will be great sessions on the latest and greatest from the … Continue reading →

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E’s Cake

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

13 years ago today, I went swimming in a gorge in Ithaca with a friend of mine. We kissed. Okay, we spent half the night kissing. And here I am, making a cake to celebrate, along with a belated birthday … Continue reading →

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Simply Gluten-Free Magazine Giveaway!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve been way overdue for fun news, and unfortunately the big ole pile of folders on my desk has kept me from blogging as much as I’d like! So the top 3 fun things: I’m writing for Simply Gluten-Free Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

I was torn about reviewing “The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking”, because a) I only review books that I really like because I don’t like giving negative reviews and b) there were some aspects of the book that I really … Continue reading →

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Plum butter

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Cheryl Harris

With an abundance of plums at the market, the timing couldn’t be better! I do like doing this with greengage plums best because then you get more of a jam than a butter, presumably because of higher pectin levels. But … Continue reading →

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