Colourful Palate

Happy Remembrance Day! I’m so thankful for every sacrifice that our soldiers and their families made for us…the future generations!

Today I have a blogger friend filling in for me. I know you’ll be as giddy as I was when I saw what she was sharing! It’s Katie from the amazing Chocolate-Covered Katie site! I love this girl…maybe because I now know I’m not the only one who eats chocolate with breakfast. Anyway, without further ado….welcome Katie! Continue reading »

Hello there lovely readers of the Colourful Palate!  I’m Kelly from EatYourselfSkinny and I’m so excited to be guest posting for Charissa today!

If you can’t already tell by the title of my blog, me and Charissa sure have a lot in common {aside from the obvious fact she’s an Continue reading »

I love Lara bars. Best travel snack evaaaa. They have saved my life many times.

But I try not to buy them for my every day at home snacking rituals. It could get a little pricey the way Continue reading »

I’m really getting a hang of this protein thing. I’m even putting it in my healthy snack foods. Take these cookies. I’m kind of crazy about them…this lovely month of August one of my goals is to avoid sugar and, of course, keep eating lots of protein. This lovely snack/dessert helps me Continue reading »

I’m pretty sure that yesterday (and the day before!) was the hottest day on the planet. It was so blazing hot, I felt like the air was thick enough to cut with a knife. I guess I’m just being a wimp because I’m not used to such heat…so I had think of ways to cool Continue reading »

So I’m at it again…picking away at cookie dough. But I really couldn’t help it. My newest cookie creation just sorta…entices me beyond the strength I have to resist. Normally, I’m not super nuts about cookies, but I patted myself on the back for the creation because I really like these ones! Actually…the smart thing to do would be to not make delicious desserts that make healthy eating more difficult…like cookies. BUT…these are healthy! And we all know that a healthy lifestyle involves dessert…which includes cookies. Period.

What’s so great about this recipe is that not only is it gluten-free, but it’s also Continue reading »

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians! This day is not just special because I’m Canadian, but because it’s also my Dad’s birthday! We have big plans going on for today, but first…I have to introduce to you my new-found love…Vanilla Milkshakes! Who knew you could have something SO creamy, indulgent, and Continue reading »