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.

Cinnamon Apple Millet

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Taught a fun class for DC Celiacs today up in Bethesda.  We talked about healthy eating, a variety of gluten-free grains, seeds, fibers, etc. and how work them into our diets.  Even better, a few volunteers brought in their favorite … Continue reading →

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Interview on Celiac Disease on the Washingtonian Blog

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

I had the pleasure of an interview with Emily Leaman, a writer at the Washingtonian health blog, Well + Being on Celiac Disease and a gluten-free diet.  She confessed that Celiac was new to her and so I was worried … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Quick and Easy

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Happy Spring!  Yes, that’s not what the calendar says, but as far as I’m concerned, if my daffodils are up, it’s Spring.  Wow…this weekend flew.  Some of it was losing an hour, but I could have sworn I’ve lost at … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chai

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Quick and easy, one pan wonders or as Ricki puts it, flash in the pan.  As we are trying to get our house in condition to sell, I find myself unable to make grand concoctions, because then there are too … Continue reading →

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A New Crush

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

Ok, I’m hooked. I found Nutsonline.com and it was like a little kid in a candy store! I’ve been long frustrated with the selection of gluten-free flours out there, because most aren’t certified with GIG or CSA and do their … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday March 7th-Celery!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

What a whirlwind week!  I taught 4 classes, which were all fun, and we’ve been packing and reorganizing like mad.  I also won a book from Nicola, the G-free Mom, and am looking forward to finding it a new home. … Continue reading →

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Yahoo! I won!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

It’s fun to win. It isn’t always so much important what you win, but it’s such a delightful feeling to get an unexpected treat. It’s even nicer to be able to turn around and give someone else the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–DIY or MYO Foods

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

What a week/weekend! We’re moving in a few months (wanna buy a house?) and so there’s been extra shuffle to move things to storage and all that jazz. And somehow I’ve got myself committed to teaching 3 classes this week … Continue reading →

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Panna Cotta and Florentines: a Daring Baker Adventure

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

After missing last month’s DB challenge, I’m back with two! The February 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis … Continue reading →

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Garlic! and a mini menu plan

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Cheryl Harris

See those babies?  They’re actually garlic shoots, which is a nice reminder that Spring will eventually be here.  I took those this week, I guess somehow I knew that our hostess, Michelle of Gluten Free Smiles would go with a … Continue reading →

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