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.

Menu Plan Monday May 3rd-Quinoa!

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I decided to choose one of my very favorite foods as the theme for this week’s menu plan.  This yummy Incan food is a seed, not a grain, which is what makes Quinoa so fabulously nutritious, and the only complete … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday April 26th

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, the joys of menu planning. My husband is hosting a martial arts seminar next weekend (and I am doing the smart thing and going out of town!) so the biggest question is how to make enough make-ahead food for … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: favorite cookbooks

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The first thing I (re) learned this Monday is that when I work late, the whole week gets off to a hectic start (especially when I have to be up early for a Tues morning meeting!) Which makes menu planning … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday April 11th

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Happy sunny Monday! I’m loving the Springtime and all the sun that goes along with it. I still have some plants alive from last year, like to tomato plant. Can you believe it! And I have an artichoke that’s deciding … Continue reading →

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Chai Breakfast Cake

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Mmmm…. Usually I’m not big into breakfasts.  Well, I was, ages ago, but since giving up most simple carbs and dairy and eggs…not so much.  A bowl of millet on occasion is quite delightful, but hands down, my favorite is … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–coconut

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

It’s been a delight to see the coming of Spring, and I’m excited to post garden pictures very soon….but on to the food! Angela has chosen coconut as this weeks’ ingredient.  I love coconut, especially young coconut. The water is … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday: Cheap and Easy foods

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

My kitty is a good attack cat…he makes sure his humans stay safe, largely because we have opposable thumbs and can open the food container, and he can’t. I got a comment on one of my last posts asking for … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Sunbutter cookies

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I know that today is the Daring Baker day, with a recipe for Orange Tian.  But since I don’t eat dairy, and DH is dairy free right now due to his allergies (which, despite his complaints, is really helping with … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Giveaway and Menu

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

First, the fun stuff! I had a Menu Plan Giveaway and the winner is *drumroll please* Heather of Celiac Family! Yay yummy stuff. And onward to menu planning. I’m delighted to host, especially since I’ve been so busy so this … Continue reading →

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Gluten free goodie giveaway

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Last call! see http://www.gfgoodness.com/2010/02/28/a-menu-plan-give-away/ to enter and for details.

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