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, April 27th

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, made you look.  That lovely blueberry cheesecake is part of today’s Daring baker post. Do you want to host a menu plan?  Come on, you know you do.  Drop me a line at cheryl(at) eharrishome (dot) com if you’re … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–Rhubarb!

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I planned on sitting this one out for time reasons, but changed my mind when I was at the grocery store and realized I didn’t know what was on the menu, because I hadn’t planned… Above is a pic of … Continue reading →

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Easy Almond Cookies

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I’m overdue for a recipe post. In some ways, it’s because I’ve gotten pickier. I make a recipe and I like it, but intend to do it again with changes and improve…and repeat…and then I don’t end up posting any! … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday April 13th–Flax!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I hope everyone had a good holiday! We had a good time–great to see family, and of course, great food This week’s ingredient is flax. To be quite honest, I don’t use flax as much as I’d like to, so … Continue reading →

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Springtime salads–menu plan monday

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I just love Spring. It’s such a beautiful time of year when I know I have as big a gap as possible between now and Winter. And, of course, it’s lovely to watch the plants start to poke up their … Continue reading →

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Adopt a (yummy) GF blogger: Chickpea and Spinach curry

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

The picture of the Chickpea and Spinach curry really doesn’t do the yumminess any justice.  Like most curries, the beauty lies within… This super yummy, vegan curry is part of Adopt a GF Blogger, the brainchild of Sea, of Book … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday March 30th

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Manda of Asparagus Thin is our kind hostess this week, and her food of choice is rice.  Rice is such a versitile food, and probably the mainstay of most GF diets.  Most regretfully, I’m quite sensitive to rice.   Despite my … Continue reading →

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Menu plan Monday with a Latin Flair!

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Many thanks to Elizabeth at Weird and Surprisingly Good for choosing Latin foods as our weekly theme! Love it. I’m assuming we’re including all of Central and South America. Quinoa, a Peruvian grain, is always a staple in my diet … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday March 16th–Nuts!

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Nuts happen to be among my favorite foods, so I am very glad that Sea of Book of Yum has chosen them as this week’s ingredient.   There’s so much you can do with them, and they add such great flavor … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Fit: Me, an RD!

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Usually, it’s all about the food, but here’s a short break to discuss…well, people who discuss food.  Maybe that’s not so much of a stretch? Sometimes people choose a career. My career choose me.  Since I’m from a Middle eastern … Continue reading →

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