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.

Nightshade skillet meal: Go ahead, honey!

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Everyone has that go-to meal for long days and times when there’s just no time.  This is one of my favorite last minute standbys.  It is ready in less than 20 minutes, and it’s a healthy, tasty, simple meal. I … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday June 23rd

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I can’t believe how the summer is flying by! It seems unbelievable that it’s the end of June but here we are. This week’s flavor is oregano, as chosen by our kind host, Gluten Free Sox Fan. It is very … Continue reading →

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A meme for me?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Brenda at Book of Yum was sweet enough to tag me for a meme. I’m honored! So what is a meme, you may ask? Here are the rules: 1. i must link the tagger to my blog and list the … Continue reading →

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Roasted Spring Onions

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’m a pretty free spirited gardener. So when I plant things, (like onions for example) I don’t label them because I can tell the difference between carrots and onions, right? I also (apparently) tend to forget what I planted from … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday and a cute fruit roundup

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Our lovely host this week is Gluten Free Mommy, and she’s chosen cherries. Cherries just hit the Farmer’s Market today, but quite honestly, weren’t great. So I may hold out a week or two before I go overboard with cherries, … Continue reading →

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Rosewater almond cookies

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As my family is Middle Eastern, I grew up adoring baklava, hummus, shwarma, halva, tahini, and all that good stuff. Since developing allergies to…let’s see, ingredients in all of the above, I’ve really been missing the tastes of family and … Continue reading →

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Coconut Carob Truffles:Adopt a GF Blogger

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

The timing for this worked perfectly. It’s over 100 degrees outside, a perfect day for a no-bake recipe. Additionally, I’m attending a conference in June, and they’ve challenged all participants to go grain free for a month (including quinoa and … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday–June 9th

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This week is going to be another busy week, and there are quite a few days when I simply won’t be home at dinner time, so planning before hand is even more important, so that my husband simply has to … Continue reading →

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Quick and Flavorful Tomato Sauce

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

It was one of those moments. We were already hungry, and I was hoping to toss some sauce with veggies or pasta and call it dinner…then, the moment of panic creativity.  What do you mean we’re out of tomato sauce?  … Continue reading →

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Menu plan Monday June 2nd

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I just peeked at the ingredient of the week–cabbage! Not only am I currently munching on a meal including napa cabbage, so I’ll have to include that. And I just happen to have bought a cabbage this morning. Quite lucky, … Continue reading →

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