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.

Almond-Coconut Pie Crust

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

It’s pie crust season for sure, so I wanted to get this posted ASAP! This is my new favorite-most thing. Most pie crusts use eggs or palm shortening, which I can’t have. My old one used agave, which I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

There’s something amazingly lovely about digging in the garden–and pulling up big ‘ole sweet potatoes! I didn’t “cheat” and check, so I had no idea they’d grown so well. So a big thanks to the deer for not pre-nomming the … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Beauty

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Sing it with me! I’m not a fan of winter or the holidays, but oh, how I love Autumn. I was trying to find the *perfect* tree to photograph, and came to … Continue reading →

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Halloween Fun

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

It’s almost Halloween time! I’m totally enchanted with my strawberry friends–dipped in melted white chocolate/cocoa butter (or vegan chips). They’re best served the day they’re dipped. I also wanted to take the opportunity to share my post on a healthy, … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Support: Thankful Thursday

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Sometimes it’s hard to put into words, so I’ll use more elegant words than mine: “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep … Continue reading →

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You are pretty awesome

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

There are so many people that I admire, appreciate and respect…and think they’re pretty awesome. I often don’t say it, and most of us aren’t regularly reminded of our awesomeness past elementary school, and life would be more wonderful if … Continue reading →

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Thankful for my hair: Thursday Thankful

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve loved having long hair as long as I can remember. I had short hair in 2nd grade or so and, well, it convinced me that short hair never needed a repeat. Genghis also loves it when I have long … Continue reading →

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Autumn Recipes: Top 10 Favorites

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, the taste of Autumn. Here are some of my favorite recipes that are perfect this time of year: Desserts: Apple crisp Vegan, grain-free—one of my very favorites Vegan Maple Pralines! So amazingly delicious—refined sugar-free and vegan Cinnamon Roasted Walnuts … Continue reading →

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Thankful for a mini-vacation: Thursday Thankful

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind emotionally, so I was extremely grateful that we had a long weekend planned in WV. It was so great to get away and sit on “my” mountain, listening to the birds and … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Savta

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Cheryl Harris

Note: I wrote this post on Tuesday morning as a tribute, and Savta died Tuesday night. I’m not ready to go through and switch all of the grammar to past tense quite yet. I trust that Savta is out of … Continue reading →

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