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.

Change in the air…

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Cheryl Harris

It’s the season of change…and I love seeing the burst of pink blossoms among the bare the trees, or even the buds. I haven’t posted in ages. Some of it is that I’ve been more introspective, more introverted, and maybe … Continue reading →

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Hot Vanilla & Giveaway

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Cheryl Harris

Like so many on the East coast, I’ve got some time on my hands because I can’t go anywhere. We’ve got~17 inches now, and it’s still coming down strong. I cannot say I’m a fan, but maybe if I were … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Honey Mint Cups

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

Make these ASAP! I don’t remember the last time I was so gleefully delighted about a recipe, and E shares my excitement. I miss peppermint patties, and it’s that time of year. The HFCS ones are out, of course, and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Treat Roundup!

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

So…a few times a year I do share content from my other site, www.harriswholehealth.com, including this mega-roundup of Christmas & holiday delights. So…onto the food, right? Some of us aren’t all about mixing 5 different gluten-free flours and whipping out … Continue reading →

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Wintertime Granola

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve always loved granola. Because, really, what’s not to love? But without oats or grains, even the idea of granola didn’t compute. I finally tried Paleo Krunch, which was super yummy, but the price tag was enough of a deterrent … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Good Eats

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

I’m hoping for a pretty mellow Thanksgiving because, well, I’ve been overextended lately, and I need down time in a big way. But we’ll still be having a yummy feast. A few of my Thanksgiving must-haves: My Cranberry Fresh Fruit … Continue reading →

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Spider cookies

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

Ever get something in your head, like you want to make cute spider cookies? Well, I set out to make pumpkin spider cookies (and I did), and I made a few batches until I was satisfied…but Erik gave them a … Continue reading →

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Cheerios & G-Free Breakfasts

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

So…it’s become clear the Cheerios thing isn’t going away on its own, so I finally decided to share my 2 cents. Quick recap. Cheerios announced they were going gluten-free. (YAY!) General Mill’s Cheerios announced they were using regular oats, which … Continue reading →

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E’s Cake (Chocolate Hazelnut Torte) Redux

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

It’s E’s birthday, so I went back to this Harris family classic and made some tweaks to E’s favorite.  Gotta say that none of the pictures I got are amazing, so *ahem* I just may need to make the cake … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Zen Master Houdini

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Cheryl Harris

  We lost our beloved Hou about 2 months ago, and it’s still fresh. I look for him on a regular basis, and it seems impossible that he’s no longer with us. It feels like he still might be right … Continue reading →

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