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.

E’s Cake (Chocolate Hazelnut Torte) Redux

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

It’s E’s birthday, so I went back to this Harris family classic and made some tweaks to E’s favorite.  Gotta say that none of the pictures I got are amazing, so *ahem* I just may need to make the cake … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Zen Master Houdini

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

  We lost our beloved Hou about 2 months ago, and it’s still fresh. I look for him on a regular basis, and it seems impossible that he’s no longer with us. It feels like he still might be right … Continue reading →

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Gluten…seriously?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

Have you ever looked at a product and said, “gluten….seriously? Why???” I know I sure have seen products I would have assumed were gluten-free, but they’re not. I rarely cross-post from my nutrition practice website, but I feel like this … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Columbia University Celiac Disease Center

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

Dear wonderful Columbia Celiac Center Researchers, First, thank you so much for studying gluten in probiotics. It’s a big deal, and something all of us were blissfully unaware of until last weekend. It’s gotten a ton of press, and gotten … Continue reading →

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DC Gluten-Free Expo June 7th & Coupon Code

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

A quick shout out for the upcoming 2015 Washington D.C. Gluten-Free Expo (coupon below) June 7th, 2015 is the annual DC Gluten-free Expo at the Doubletree Bethesda Hotel. The Expo benefits the Children’s National Medical Center Celiac Disease Program in … Continue reading →

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Ode to Almonds

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

I love almonds. I make almond crackers. I add chopped almonds to green beans. An almond piecrust? Done and…and re-done. I put them in cupcakes, bars, cakes, muffins and coat ‘em with praline. They’re a must for the topping of … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Zen Master Houdini

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

Houdini cat has throat cancer, and it certainly threw us for a loop. There were several scary weeks where he was struggling to breathe, and the vet kept saying nothing serious was wrong. It didn’t add up. Then came the … Continue reading →

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Comfort foods

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

When the going gets tough, the tough eat chocolate. But there’s a point where most of us *gasp* could use a break from chocolate or, at least, go for different chocolate variations. Here are some of my favorites that taste … Continue reading →

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Review: Living Candida Free

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

A long-time blogging buddy, Ricki Heller, just published a new book, Living Candida-Free, which was co-authored by Andrea Nakayama. It’s gluten-free, and like all of Ricki’s books, it’s vegan. I’m a big fan of Ricki’s and I’ve reviewed many of … Continue reading →

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Paleo: Fact & Fiction

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

I usually don’t weigh in on the pros and cons of the Paleo diet, because what I’ve found over time is that holding a nuanced opinion usually succeeds only in making most people angry. But since it’s snowing and I’m … Continue reading →

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