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.

Contamination in Lentils :(

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Cheryl Harris

I’ll just try to stick to the facts here: I am extremely diligent about following a strict gluten-free diet. I do eat Amy’s products, and have for years. Earlier this week, I was having a can of Amy’s Lentil soup, … Continue reading →

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Paleo *le sigh*

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Cheryl Harris

I know, there are many things to worry about in the world, and this is low on the list. I do get frustrated when I see RD publications giving the same party line about the risks of a Paleo diet … Continue reading →

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Maple Spiced Nuts

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Cheryl Harris

Fiending for a quick and yummy dessert? I love this recipe, and it’s a staple at our house in the colder months. I first posted a version in 2014, and I’ve got the tweaks and specifics on making it FODMAP … Continue reading →

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Low FODMAP Holiday Treats

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

I love to bake. And I love to make candy. Not all the time, of course, because I’m sure it would get old quickly, but I typically make special treats a few times a year. For me, feeding people is … Continue reading →

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Fresh Cranberry Relish (low FODMAP)

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

I wanted to see if I could adapt my favorite cranberry side to make it FODMAP friendly, and indeed, it’s delicious, and only takes a few minutes. 2 cups fresh cranberries, picked over 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks 1 large … Continue reading →

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Mint Chocolate Egg Creams–Low FODMAP version

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

It’s definitely time for a chocolate fix, yes? I decided to tweak an old recipe to make it FODMAP friendly, and Mr. E and I are loving it! Years ago, I was flipping through a magazine that had a recipe … Continue reading →

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Garden bounty 2017

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

Happy almost summertime! I love seeing my garden grow, and I’m in the excited anticipation phase. I’ve learned, from past experience, that all it takes is one big fat groundhog to clear out my garden overnight, but fingers crossed that … Continue reading →

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Eating Evolved–Chocolate Love

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

*please note, some posts on this website do contain affiliate links* I’m in love. E doesn’t seem threatened, which is a good thing. The problem is, sometimes I just can’t find my beloved, or my love just can’t handle sitting … Continue reading →

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My IBS Journey

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

April is IBS awareness month, and for way too many of my years, I’ve been entirely too aware of IBS. You could say it owned me for parts of the past decade. I know many of you can relate. So … Continue reading →

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Chocolate PB Fudge–Happy Blogniversary!

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve been blogging for 9 years now. 9 years! So, to celebrate, I give you fudge. I love peanut butter. Lovelovelovelovelovelovelove. And I avoided it for years, and then gradually reintroduced it a decade later…no problem at all. So I’m … Continue reading →

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