Monthly Archives: August 2011

Menu Plan Monday: Tomatoes

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I hope everyone has weathered the earthquake and storm with grace.  What a week, huh?  I had a good one, and a relaxing weekend, which was way long overdue.  The storm gave me extra opportunity to sit home and do … Continue reading →

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My New Fave-Simply Yum Quinoa

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Quick and easy has been the overriding theme for the past few months and forseeable future. And of course, that’s a wonderful thing, no matter what!  So here’s one of our favorite one super yummy, super simple, something-for-everyone wonders. Easily … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-Melons Aug 22nd

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Hope everyone is enjoying the tail end of summer! We’ve got some tomatoes growning, The deer came through and enjoyed themselves thoroughly.  Either that, or our neighbors like plant stems. Last weekend I baked a bit.  I made Elana’s Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free In 5 Minutes-A Surprising Hit!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I received a copy of Roben Ryberg’s Gluten-Free in 5 Minutes to review.  As I looked back, they did say it was a microwave cookbook, and yet my brain skipped over that part.  When I realized it was a microwave … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Aug 15th

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I goofed.  Well, sort of.  I thought Heather was hosting this week’s menu plan, so I didn’t even check back to realize, nope, that’s next week!  So I do apologize for the confusion.  Please let me know if you’d like … Continue reading →

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A mini rant…

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

A mini-rant to medical professionals: Lecturing me about following directions from other medical professionals is silly.  No, I didn’t know better.  I’m not a doctor, and I don’t specialize in your area.  I’m here because I DON’T know. Telling me … Continue reading →

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Self-Care Retreat Roundup

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

It’s mid-August, and about this time I realize how I wish summer could go on just 4 or 5 months more…and that our  self-care retreat could go on a few more months, too!  It has been such fun working with … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday-Back to School

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

But I don’t wanna go back to school!  I like the long days of summer And I’m not ready for the summer to be over yet!  And yet Angela of Angela’s Kitchen has us looking ahead, which is probably a … Continue reading →

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Self-Care through Creativity

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Our final week of the July Self-Care Retreat is on Self-Care through Creativity.  And yes, I realize posting on a July event in Aug can be considered “creative”.  Just roll with me on this one… I was more than a … Continue reading →

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(updated) Gluten Free Labeling- the Aug 2nd Teleconference

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Could it possibly be?  At long last, there’s some movement on the behalf of the gluten-free labeling movement. This is REALLY big news for people who are gluten-free in the U.S.!  The FDA has re-opened a comment period for 60 … Continue reading →

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