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One Pot Gnocchi Bake

“Felt creative, might update my website later” turns out to be a 100% true Instagram caption today! Hellooooo everybody, it’s definitely been a minute, but I’m here! I’m feeling culinarily … Continue readingOne Pot Gnocchi Bake

28 Years Around the Sun

Hello! Today is my birthday and I’m OFFICIALLY “late twenties” which is wild and insane and I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I graduated high school and 6 … Continue reading28 Years Around the Sun

Rum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

Last month I spent a solid, good two consecutive weeks being Chef Viviana, plumping myself and my family up with sugary carb foods like what I’m about to share today, … Continue readingRum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

A Very Romanian Christmas

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Wishing you all a wonderful day full of love, laughter, mimosas, and delicious food. Yesterday, I spent the vast majority of the day … Continue readingA Very Romanian Christmas

A Walk Through Cranbrook

Today was the first day of the rest of my life.  Without being too cryptic, I’ll say that I did things today that were cathartic and healing and I received … Continue readingA Walk Through Cranbrook

Jungle Fever

I realized when I posted these photos on my Instagram accounts that my photography Instagram (@vivianapodinaphotography) still says I’m participating (PROCRASTINATING) in the r/WeeklyPhotos 52 week challenge. However, I haven’t … Continue readingJungle Fever

Ginger Hair, Ginger Life

I had a brief dance with blonde for two weeks this month but alas, decided it wasn’t for me. So I’m back to ginger in full force and my makeup … Continue readingGinger Hair, Ginger Life

Poppy Fields and Memories

IT. HAS. BEEN. A. WHILE. Have I been keeping up with the r/WeeklyPhotos 52 week challenge? No. Because I suck. And I barely have time to do extracurricular activities outside … Continue readingPoppy Fields and Memories