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.

Shirley of GFE–Best of the Best

It delights me to continue “Best of the Best” with one of my very favorite bloggers–Shirley, of Gluten-free Easily (AKA GFE)  The first thing you notice about Shirley is her heart!  She radiates warmth and she’s one of the sweetest … Continue reading

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Food as Love–Menu Plan Monday

Happy Valentine’s Day all around! I’ve been a big fan since I was little, and in the past decade, the old-school heart cookies have been replaced with tuxedoed strawberries.   I even made these vegan using Hannah’s white chocolate recipe. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Raspberry Pie–Food as Love

Q: What’s better than a beautiful organic raspberry? A: A beautiful organic raspberry from your very own garden. It’s not growing now, of course, since we’re smack in the midst of winter, but I have a frozen stash to remind … Continue reading

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Best of the Best: Amy of Simply Sugar and Gluten-free

I had the inspiration to ask my favorite bloggers about their favorite recipes, and thus “Best of the Best” was born!  This edition is on one of my very favorite blogs, Simply Sugar and Gluten-free. I’ve followed Amy’s blog since … Continue reading

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Chia/Salba: Menu Plan Monday

I was looking back through my camera to delete old pictures and was stunned to see that it was like a journey back through time.  Mind you, 98% of the pictures were of food, and yet I could remember which … Continue reading

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Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger: Melissa of Gluten-free for Good

Whew! I am just under the line with this adoption, and I’m glad that I’ve seen so many other Adopt a GF Blogger posts, each of which have served as a gentle reminder that I needed to get my act … Continue reading

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Self-acceptance and authenticity

I’m a gluten-free baker. A cook. A gardener. A nutritionist. A kitty-momma. So many labels I enjoy, and my least favorite is someone who has had physical difficulties for over the past 7 years. I’m very, very lucky that I … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday–Nuts! Jan 31st

I can’t believe it’s almost February.  I think we (I) am going to make it through this winter after all…and I can’t wait until Springtime!  Have I mentioned I don’t really like Winter?  Pomegranates are really the most redeeming quality … Continue reading

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Best of the Best

I don’t usually have New Year’s resolutions, but one of mine this year was start a series, “The best of the best!”  There are so many great gluten-free bloggers out there, and so many delicious recipes to choose from.  I often … Continue reading

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Slow Cooking/Body Image

There’s been a lot of slow cooking this weekend–me, a ginormous pot of chicken broth, and for E, a big ole’ vat of orange barbecue chicken with carrots. (see “recipe” below)  Both very low maintenance, since I’m a bit under … Continue reading

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