It’s a beautiful thing to have a dream. It’s another to take a chance on yourself and literally leap. I met Charisse a year ago at the Philadelphia Christmas Village. She made me the best French Toast bites of my life.

One of a Kind

If there is anyone who knows me from a kid they know I do not like french toast. I might have eaten a piece or most likely a bite to be courteous but you ain’t ever seen me finish a serving like I do these amazing French Toast Bites. They are the most crispiest French toast I’ve ever had. Even with going vegan I don’t even have to miss them because they are vegan approved!

Tenacity

Charisse quit her job to pursue this dream full time. The type of quit where your items are mailed to your home type quit. Not many would or could pull off such a great jump. When I met her at Christmas Village it wasn’t just about a tasty treat. From the beginning I saw someone who believed in hard work and practiced what she preached. She’s a go getter. Someone who doesn’t wait for doors she creates them! You can’t help but be impressed.

Piazza Pod Park

If you haven’t been to the Piazza Pod Park and you live in Philadelphia I have to question what you have been doing. It’s the home of some amazing businesses including the French Toast Bites. The Piazza is my go to for all things fun. They have had an amazing Summer and Fall. Let me tell you what I saw when I went on a random Summer night. I saw Charisse serving a customer with the same vigor as she would a large crowd. I saw a business owner working hard and making it happen. She’s also in school to get her Masters by the way!! I was there attending a nearby event and I just wanted some peace and quiet. The Piazza is where I went and as I enjoyed my French Toast Bites I saw Charisse just grinding hard.

Lokal Artisan Foods which is home of the French Toast Bites, fresh pressed lemonade and the amazing French toast seasonings-yes you can buy it for your personal use at home brand is one to contend. As it expands I plan to follow, buy, and always lend my support.

Today’s one year celebration was one for the books. Guests were greeted by some amazing food, adult drinks and you know I love a good mulled and spiked cider, kombucha, and CBD Delight Drinks!

You know the drill the camera always eats first!

Special shout out to Wild Kombucha! They had some of the best Fall favorite flavors and my favorite was the apple spice!!

Today’s celebration motivated me especially after hearing Charisse pour her heart out! I felt motivated to a thousand! There’s nothing we can do when you push past that place of being uncomfortable!

Shout out to the Piazza for having these amazing fire pits! I loved the s’mores that were made today!

Charisse’s team is hands down the type of team we all need in our corner! We need the ones who run with us and ask questions later! We need the type of team members who believe in the dream just as strongly as we do! Having that type of fire with you makes a huge difference!!!

Made in America

Hearing how she even got to be a vendor at Made in America was super inspiring! Who would have known one cold call and some persistence could open a door?! Not many can say they have spoken on anyone on Roc Nations team but Charisse has and isn’t stopping any time soon!

Anywhere Lokal Artisan Foods is you can count on me with my notebook, debit card, and camera! To many more years Charisse! I’m so proud of you!!!

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Order the French Toast bites seasonings especially with the holidays coming up. This perfect blend will take your French toast to another level!!

You can see where I posted my first video of Charisse a year ago here!