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.

Menu Plan Monday Sept 5th

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I don’t know about anyone else, but it doesn’t feel like a Monday!  I am enjoying peace and quiet time, and I hope everyone else is, as well. If you haven’t already, please check out my last post, which is … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Tomatoes

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I hope everyone has weathered the earthquake and storm with grace.  What a week, huh?  I had a good one, and a relaxing weekend, which was way long overdue.  The storm gave me extra opportunity to sit home and do … Continue reading →

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My New Fave-Simply Yum Quinoa

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Quick and easy has been the overriding theme for the past few months and forseeable future. And of course, that’s a wonderful thing, no matter what!  So here’s one of our favorite one super yummy, super simple, something-for-everyone wonders. Easily … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-Melons Aug 22nd

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Hope everyone is enjoying the tail end of summer! We’ve got some tomatoes growning, The deer came through and enjoyed themselves thoroughly.  Either that, or our neighbors like plant stems. Last weekend I baked a bit.  I made Elana’s Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free In 5 Minutes-A Surprising Hit!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I received a copy of Roben Ryberg’s Gluten-Free in 5 Minutes to review.  As I looked back, they did say it was a microwave cookbook, and yet my brain skipped over that part.  When I realized it was a microwave … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Aug 15th

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I goofed.  Well, sort of.  I thought Heather was hosting this week’s menu plan, so I didn’t even check back to realize, nope, that’s next week!  So I do apologize for the confusion.  Please let me know if you’d like … Continue reading →

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A mini rant…

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

A mini-rant to medical professionals: Lecturing me about following directions from other medical professionals is silly.  No, I didn’t know better.  I’m not a doctor, and I don’t specialize in your area.  I’m here because I DON’T know. Telling me … Continue reading →

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Self-Care Retreat Roundup

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

It’s mid-August, and about this time I realize how I wish summer could go on just 4 or 5 months more…and that our  self-care retreat could go on a few more months, too!  It has been such fun working with … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-Back to School

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

But I don’t wanna go back to school!  I like the long days of summer And I’m not ready for the summer to be over yet!  And yet Angela of Angela’s Kitchen has us looking ahead, which is probably a … Continue reading →

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Self-Care through Creativity

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Our final week of the July Self-Care Retreat is on Self-Care through Creativity.  And yes, I realize posting on a July event in Aug can be considered “creative”.  Just roll with me on this one… I was more than a … Continue reading →

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