Category Archives: dessert

Cream (un) puffs: a challenged daring baker

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

“Honey, I think these are the best pancakes I’ve ever had”, said DH. Under other circumstances, I might have gotten all warm and fuzzy. He doesn’t give compliments lightly.  However, I was (in theory) making éclairs for the August Daring … Continue reading →

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An Adoption and an Adaption: Diet, Dessert and Dogs

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I decided to adopt Ricki, and her (not so) little dogs, too, because I like her philosophy toward real, unprocessed foods and avoiding processed sugars.  She’s creative and not afraid to go out on a limb.  All of her recipes … Continue reading →

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Peaches and spice and all things yum…

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I planned to make a simple peaches and cream ice cream as a fun raw recipe for July Go Ahead, Honey, It’s GF “UNCOOKING” edition, but the fates had something more interesting in mind. It was a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream–Daring Bakers Rule!

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Or, more accurately, 2 yummy chocolate hazelnut cakes Each time I see the new Daring baker challenges, I think, can I REALLY make this gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, corn free, sugar free and vegan AND have … Continue reading →

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Carrot Muffin-cakes

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I just couldn’t wait to share these, they were so tasty!  They never last long around here. They are perfect for everyday snacking, with or without the glaze, and great for breakfast, too. And did I mention that they are gluten … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo bars redux–A trip down memory lane

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I have to share a secret: few people enjoy food as much as nutritionists. Honest. In grad school, I had a friend Michelle who is a wonderful baker, and I got her recipe for Nanaimo bars. I’d make a huge … Continue reading →

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Nana Skillet Bread

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

By the time I got to stop by Kate’s Virtual BBQ Party, most of the letters, (aside from q and z, I think) were taken. So I figured I that N would work, although in the past, I’ve called this … Continue reading →

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Brazil Nut Brownies

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve got a few names for these brownies: Mayan brownies, Brazil nut brownies, and (dare I say it?) Black bean brownies.  Are you still there?  Please don’t run away!  I know the idea sounds wrong, but I can say, for … Continue reading →

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A GF Cookout and Blueberry Squares

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

One of my husband’s kung fu students is shipping off to Afghanistan, so we had a small cookout to send him off with warm wishes for safe and entirely uneventful tour. He and his wife are fabulous people, and it … Continue reading →

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Rosewater almond cookies

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As my family is Middle Eastern, I grew up adoring baklava, hummus, shwarma, halva, tahini, and all that good stuff. Since developing allergies to…let’s see, ingredients in all of the above, I’ve really been missing the tastes of family and … Continue reading →

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