Colourful Palate

One of the first things people notice about my blog is my little slogan…

“Hi! My name is Charissa and I blog about healthy food, fitness, and my everyday adventures. To me, balanced living is chocolate on whole wheat toast.”

When Kraft Philly came out with their chocolate cream

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One of my Dad’s favourite chocolate bars is the EatMore bar, but what some people don’t realize is that you can make the exact same chocolate bar in your kitchen and it’ll taste almost exactly the same. My Daddy is obsessed with these.

As we’ve been traveling this past week, I’ve had more Continue reading »

Last night I was happily eating my favourite healthy dessert when the thought came to me…

“Charissa, you haven’t shared this piece of heaven on your blog yet…”

So today’s missions to share one of the yummiest AND ridiculously simple treats ever. It’s pretty low in Continue reading »

While I love stashing store bought bars in my bag for when I’m out and about, it can get a little pricey.

That’s why, from time to time, I like to make a big batch of homemade bars. I will wrap each bar in plastic wrap and freeze most of them until I need them.

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I don’t know about you, but I have a serious love for peanut butter. A serious love.

I put it in everything.

Yesterday morning I had it in my Favourite Oatmeal and all week long I’ve been having it in my Continue reading »

I have been wanting to share this recipe with you for ages. For all of you who like sweet evening snacks, you will love this one! It’s low calorie, high in protein, and won’t wreck your clean eating. Continue reading »

There’s a few things I am addicted to. Chocolate, of course. Pancakes are number two on my favourite things list.

Then there’s popcorn…oh my…I love, love, love it. I like the satisfying crunch, the melt in your mouth texture of the kernels, the salt, the variety of flavours to choose from, and…well, everything about it. Nowadays movie style popcorn can be Continue reading »