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.

A Gluten-Free Autumn Menu Plan

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

What says Autumn?  Apples, pears, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkins, oh my!  So since we haven’t had cinnamon in the rotation for a bit, I thought I’d throw some in.  Many of my recipes do feature cinnamon because DH adores it.  Just … Continue reading →

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Lentil Stew (and why I love my garden)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Gardening is such a joy.  I don’t always get a lot of food or exercise out of it, per se, but it’s so delightful to spy a growing watermelon, a new flower budding, my first artichoke–oh!  my babies.  The butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Oct 11–potatoes!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Oh my, what a week. I was at an amazing conference with fantastic people…and yet I sprained my ankle so I’m hobbling around and more than a bit stir crazy.  It’s challenging to walk, a pain to drive, awkward to … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chestnut Fudge

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Note: Somehow I managed to ‘un-publish’ this recipe and I just realized it, so I’m sharing this again because it’s too good to miss!  Bon appetit! This fudge, or a version of it, was my saving grace.  When I went … Continue reading →

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Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger–Shirley of GFE

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I can’t believe that October snuck up on me, and so did the Adopt a Gluten-free blogger deadline over at Book of Yum.  Now, I’m at a mind-body conference all this week, learning fantastic things with absolutely amazing people and … Continue reading →

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Apple Quiona Breakfast Cake

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I brought this cake to work, went to see one client…and when I returned AN HOUR LATER, this little piece was all there was left.  I think the results speak for themselves, especially since there were trays of glutenous, sugary … Continue reading →

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Baking Dreams into Reality–DB Sugar Cookies

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The September 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mandy of “What the Fruitcake?!” Mandy challenged everyone to make Decorated Sugar Cookies based on recipes from Peggy Porschen and The Joy of Baking. But to me, the best part of … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Pears

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer to fall transition.  I love it–warm but not hot (usually), the beginning of color on the trees and movement in the air.  Good stuff, all around. We’ve been busy around these parts.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The Gluten-free Girl and the Chef, is pretty much what you’d expect–beautiful pictures, passionate stories and inventive recipes, cover to cover. And who can argue with that? Certainly not me! My biggest challenge was figuring out where to start! The … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–Apples!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve been largely occupied with studying, which means baking and making excuses for not studying. So it was a fun week of baking/cooking ’round these parts–I received Shauna’s book, and made the fococcia and spiced walnuts, which I’ll post this … Continue reading →

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