Hi! My name is Charissa and I blog about healthy food, fitness, and my everyday adventures. To me, balanced living is strawberries dipped in chocolate.
5
Jul
I’ve decided to start a new little feature here at Colourful Palate…Motivational Monday! The concept isn’t exactly earth shattering…I’ll probably be posting some photos, quotes, or new health information that I find inspiring! And hopefully
1
Jul
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
29
Jun
I’m back! Sorry it’s been a few days…there was a lot of traveling involved with this weekend’s concerts, and things took a little longer than expected. But I’m here now…bringing you a new favourite of mine.
22
Jun
I love pancakes to the moon and back. They’re just so flipping good (yes, that was almost a pun)! Here’s one of my favourite pancake recipes. Because of the bananas in the batter you don’t need any sweetener
20
Jun
I remember my first time eating gelato…it was at a huge, indoors Farmer’s Market and I had never even heard of the Italian ice-cream. It was perfect…it wasn’t as rich as ice-cream, but it was still so
18
Jun
For those of you who are new to my blog, I started an “Art Challenge” (read here about it) a few weeks ago and I haven’t had any time to work on art since Project One. But I finally made the time a couple days ago and was able to start and complete my fastest painting in just one evening
16
Jun
I have a confession. When I make cookies, I really don’t want the cookies…I want the dough. I’m not even really a cookie fan (unless there’s serious chocolate involved