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Kale “Pesto”

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I love kale.  Adore kale.  Can’t get enough, really, and that’s why I’ve chosen if for this week’s menu plan (see below) And my (current) favorite way of making it is in pesto form.    It’s super easy, and totally customizable … Continue reading →

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Chai Breakfast Cake

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Mmmm…. Usually I’m not big into breakfasts.  Well, I was, ages ago, but since giving up most simple carbs and dairy and eggs…not so much.  A bowl of millet on occasion is quite delightful, but hands down, my favorite is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Sunbutter cookies

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I know that today is the Daring Baker day, with a recipe for Orange Tian.  But since I don’t eat dairy, and DH is dairy free right now due to his allergies (which, despite his complaints, is really helping with … Continue reading →

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Tuxedoed Strawberries

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

A simple, easy, Valentine’s treat! There’s still time to make these babies. I must say, I like eating seasonally and we were in Santa Barbara a few years back for Valentine’s Day and got HUGE luscious organic strawberries and the … Continue reading →

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Yummy Red Lentil Dal

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

As I was looking through my recipes, I realized that the number of of (well, mostly) wholesome desserts to food had gotten skewed more toward the dessert side. Which isn’t so much a problem, but I like balance. Since we … Continue reading →

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Nanaimos–A Daring Baker challenge

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Nanaimos=Canadian for bliss No one was more delighted than me to see this month’s DB pick! The January 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Lauren of Celiac Teen. Lauren chose Gluten-Free Graham Wafers and Nanaimo Bars as the challenge … Continue reading →

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Carob Chestnut Balls

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I love these babies. I’ve made them for a while, and finally wrote down the recipe…only to lose it in the shuffle of a kitchen remodel. But no worries! The new, improved version is even yummier (I think). So check … Continue reading →

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Flourless chocolate torte (sugar free)

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Yay chocolate! For better or worse, this was the month of the chocolate cake, and this chocolate torte was quite stunning and super easy. The recipe is adapted from Carol Fenster to be chocolat-ier and sugar free. Agave nectar and … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Heath Meringues

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

By popular demand…meringue cookies. Now, for a blogger who avoids eggs and sugar, this may seem like an odd choice. A good friend of DH’s is off in Iraq, and me being me, I’m “doing my part” by sending cookies. … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Cherries!

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I’m delighted by Kim’s choice of cherries as this week’s theme for Menu plan Monday.  We’ve been getting beautiful ones, and some Ranier cherries too, which are beyond delicious.  Although I think cherries are perfect as is, I did make … Continue reading →

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