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.

Red Pepper Soup

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I love red peppers. And yellow peppers. And orange peppers. I guess I really mean all sweet peppers! Raw, roasted, sauteed…you really can’t go wrong. I eat a ridiculous quantity of roasted peppers in the summer and fall months. As … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving Party

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

We host one big party the Saturday before Halloween. The deal is that DH is fine if it’s GF–as long as no one can tell. Or, in other words, as long as the food is delish! I spend countless hours … Continue reading →

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Menu plan and T-day info

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I was going to skip menu planning, but since I have to figure it out before I go shop, here goes! It’ll be an easy week, and will feature greens, as selected by Angela, our host for this week. In … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving info…

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

We’re off for a fun weekend away, so I won’t be doing a menu plan. However, in my “real life” I’m a nutritionist who works with people who are gluten free, so I have gotten together a lot of info … Continue reading →

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Pecan Pie: A flash from the past II

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Growing up, pecan pie was my favorite food.  When I eventually found my way into the kitchen, it was no surprise that perfecting pecan pie was my first project.  To me, they’re so perfect that it’s impossible to describe the … Continue reading →

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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Our fabulous host for this months’ Daring Baker challenge is Rosa of Rosa’s Yummy Yums. Our recipe this month is pizza! I was quite excited. I hadn’t had pizza in a LONG time, maybe 4 years or so, so I … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Oct 27th

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

The swap is hosted by the lovely Manda of Asparagus Thin, and our ingredient is one of my favorites: coconut! I go through a ridiculous number of young Thai coconuts, and coconut water is one of the yummiest things I … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin seed brittle–A flash from the past

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Every year, we host a pumpkin carving party. And every year I hunt down recipes and plan and scheme. The last few years have been more challenging, and I do my best to make sure that everyone has something, except … Continue reading →

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Excellent blogs

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Rachel, of the Crispy Cook, was kind enough to award my blog with an “E” for excellent!  I’m quite honored.  Rachel’s blog is excellent in my humble opinion!  She has a clear love of fresh produce, and does a lot … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Oct 20th

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This week’s food is squash, which is perfect for the season. As you can see, my baby pumpkins are small but on their way, and I think they’re too cute. Our host this week is Kim from Gluten free is … Continue reading →

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