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much I just indulged everyday. 

Currently being 5 months pregnant I feel that I am in a different phase of pregnancy. I

finally feel like myself, and it feels so GOOD!!!

​I began to eat foods I normally eat like avocados, veggies, hummus etc and they are

satisfying again. The biggest change in my diet is the number of times I eat in a day

(because it seems like I eat 10 meals). But pregnancy is not a time to restrict, so I am 

​enjoying these little indulgences. The biggest food change Ive had was that I started eating

meat again and put my prior vegetarian lifestyle on hold. There’s no particular reason for

this, other than the fact that I told my hubs once I get pregnant I will eat lean meat for the

baby (and I am holding that promise).
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Let’s Talk Food
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Biggest Indulgances/Food Cravings so far:
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Veggie Hummus Wraps with a side of Lays Chips

an incredible change and produces such a miracle. My plan is to take everything slow,

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Have you had any silly food cravings during pregnancy? I would love to hear from you below!

Victoria

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Yield: 20-24 (1/2 sliced rolls), 10-12 full rolls

Ingredients:

1 package Rice Paper

1 avocado, thinly sliced the long way

1c shredded or thinly sliced carrot

1 small/medium sized cucumber, thinly sliced into strips

1c shredded red cabbage

1/2c long sliced red pepper

5-10 baby romain/or endive leaves

Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

1/2 package firm tofu, sliced into strips or cooked, seasoned chicken strips (optional)

1/2c peanut sauce (for dipping)

1/2c sweet chili sauce (for dipping)

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Directions:

​garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds if desired. 

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xo,
Victoria

We are so, so, so excited to finally announce that we are expecting this summer!

​I can’t even describe the joy, excitement, and happiness we feel sharing this news with our

friends and family. It’s been a busy and bumpy few months, but now that I’m in my second

trimester things are getting a little easier. 

Our Pregnancy Story:

Michael and I were praying to expand our family about 6-8 months after I completed

college. We always talked about having babies, but honestly the idea was exciting and

frightening at the same time. Our life felt so complete already with love, adventure, and

I wanted to get pregnant when I was about half way into my

rotations and we are so grateful that God had a similar plan for us. After we decided to 

start trying, we got pregnant right away. Once I find out I was expecting (I was very 

shocked for a few days!!) , I decided to keep it a secret from my hubs and wait until

christmas morning to tell him. It was always a dream of mine to tell him

the news on a special day and Christmas was just too good to pass up.

It was the longest few weeks of my life trying to keep a

secret like that. But the torture and patience was so worth it. I bought a little pair of

sneakers and wrapped them up. On Christmas morning I let him open his gift as I recorded

​ his reaction. He was speechless, shocked and beyond happy (tears were definitely involved

here). Telling him made everything seem more real, and the shock really hit us, (we’re 

going to be parents!!). 

My First Trimester:

Once I found out I was pregnant, I felt so great. I had not one symptom and I was happy

the afternoon. Im looking forward to more better days, and for that bump to really pop!

I would love to read your comments, tips, tricks and advice on pregnancy below!

xo,
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Victoria 

So.. who would have thought it would be 60 degrees in the middle of December in NY?!

Defiantly not me! But I am still enjoying wearing fall looks to welcome the beginning of winter!

I find that on a day when you feel like you have nothing to wear (I mean, I know we all have a closet full of clothes.. but.. you know what I mean..)

wearing black on black is classic, effortless, and so tres chic!

Thanks for stopping by!

Xo,
​Victoria

​ I wanted to make my cheesecake a little more special..

1 small creme brûlée torch

– 1c graham cracker crumbs
– 1/3c hazelnut flour
– 1/3c sugar
– 1/2c coconut oil or butter

​- 1 package of instant creme brûlée mix (I used this one), can be found at your local grocery store or online

a moist crumbly mixture. Then press evenly into the 9-inch pan, making sure to

spread the crumbs over to the sides, and pressing firmly to solidify the mixture.

Then bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes.

Then remove from oven and cool, while reducing heat to 300F and place 1-2

remains of water into the lower shelf of the oven to create a sauna effect
(This prevents any cracking).

3. Using an electric/stand mixer, combine cream cheese with sugar and beat

until fluffy and well combined. 

4. Add vanilla, and continue to beat for another few minutes.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure the batter is evenly mixed before

adding each egg. Continue to mix on high for another 1-2 minutes.

6. Pour batter over crust, and bake at 300F for one hour. Once its done, remove

and cool.

7. Meanwhile, prepare creme brûlée mixture per directions on the box (aka. add

cream and milk and simmer). Pour creme brûlée mixture over cheesecake and

refrigerate until firm (30-40 min?..) Before serving, sprinkle the sugar that comes

with the creme brûlée mixture over the top, and using a small torch, caramelize

the sugar, garnish with fresh fruit and powdered sugar.

8. Enjoy and share with me by tagging me into your photo @allthingsvictoria or

#eatcleanwithvictoria

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*Disclaimer: Although I usually share healthy recipes, a treat once in a while and in moderation is completely ok! 🙂 

​Victoria 

Although black friday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, I do all

my shopping online. Its the best time to start your christmas shopping!

The following are my favorite stores with some of the best deals this weekend! (Click on the store names to open each page) 

Rag & Bone – 25% off everything

Horchow – 20-40% off everything

xo,
​Victoria

new items for the season.

Here are my top 3 favorite fall combinations:

1. Over the knee boots + casual mini dress/skirt with a cozy cardigan + chunky scarf

2. Boyfriend/or skinny jeans + loose blouse/your husbands t-shirt tucked in the front + a fun jacket + cute high heeled shoe (bootie or pump)

3. Leather pants + cute oxford loafers/flats + chunky knit turtleneck sweater

Color combinations that work well together:

Victoria

Happy Sunday!

Oh how I look forward to the weekends!

Weekends are great for catching up on chores… not! More like lounging 

around in your comfy pi’s, sipping on piping hot – hot cocoa and watching Christmas

 movies.. Okay, maybe that’s just us on this sunday night (the proof is on snapchat

@vlagoyda) , but needless to say I love the weekends. I love dressing up or dressing down,

or sometimes a little mixture of both. I paired this special fuchsia pink bag with this old

grey comfy cardigan and my trusty SW over-the-knee-boots.

Grey has been my favorite color to wear this season, other than an all white

or all black look, can’t go wrong with those…  either.

I wanted to share a little story about this bag, and

why I love purses in general, so here goes:

A very long time ago, when I was maybe 4-5 years old, my childhood best friend, Arina and

graduation gift. Something I will always think of when I wear it.

​Photography done by the one and only: Kateryna Popik Photography 

New York City a few years back.  Since that point, I tried to

recreate that recipe numerous times and I think I finally got it down.

This pudding is light and fluffy with the sweet and tartness from the

raspberries completing the flavor.

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​                                         with #eatcleanwithvictoria or tag @allthingsvictoria!