Adapted from a blog I got from a friend on Facebook. These bad boys are my go-to lunch most of them time (if no crock pot leftovers are available!) Perfectly said from the original blog post (with my notes in blue): "While some of us have a whole weekend afternoon … [Read more...]
{Throwback Thursday} Marseille, FRANCE
**All images are (c) Vanessa Vila and may not be copied or used without express permission from the owner.** Moving along through my personal "Blast from the past" trips... next up is the South of France! I went straight from Norway to Paris, then took the high speed TGV train … [Read more...]
{Throwback Thursday} Bergen, NORWAY
For TBT, or “Throwback Thursdays,” I will be reminiscing about trips past. I had the pleasure to travel to Europe three times--before I moved there--so I'll be living vicariously through these memories until we can afford to go back (still debating, with or without the kid!) I … [Read more...]
{TRAVEL} Blowing Rock, North Carolina
This weekend was the glorious trifecta that this blogger enjoys: eating well (and healthy!), running, and traveling to a new place :) That I could share it with my FAMILY made it that much better! (well, 2 of 3, I did the run solo) On Saturday we headed out--not too early--to … [Read more...]
Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers Recipe
I made these burgers for a little get-together with friends months ago, and hadn't made them since! I like them because 1) Black beans & Quinoa are two of my faves sources of veggie (non-meat) protein, 2) I have all the ingredients on hand, and 3) you can pair it with … [Read more...]


