Colourful Palate

I must confess that I haven’t been eating a lot of salads lately. I absolutely love salad, but my favourite salads are the ones that I make interesting. You know, the salad meals that are loaded with different veggies of

This is a different Easter for my family. While we normally have a houseful of family, lots of games, and the traditional Easter dinner…but this year most of my family at home caught the flu. So plans were canceled… I’m okay with it though, school has been

Thank you all for the happy birthday wishes…I certainly had a happy day. I was able to meet up with some friends in between classes, and we went out to Cora’s for lunch. That place is like breakfast heaven…except for the part where the staff starts singing to you about “getting old” while

Guess what today is? Yup. The first day of spring. Oh, and my birthday. Today I’m looking forward to girl’s lunch out, going to an exercise class, coffee with a friend, and getting a massage. How perfect is today?! I’m so spoiled. And yes…just a

I love a simple smoothie. A banana. Some almond milk. Maybe a little cocoa and I’m all set up for a happy meal. However, I love how smoothies can be a vehicle for extra nutrients. When I have a smoothie, I usually try to add a least one “superfood” to get that extra boost of vitamins/minerals in my diet. Superfoods are a bit of a… Read More

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

It’s almost spring! Which gets me veeeeerrrrry excited! Not only does this mean the beginning of bare feet, beach volleyball, and warm sun…the day spring comes happens to be my birthday too. Without me…there is no spring. I brought it. Just thought you should know that. With all