Living A Nourished Life
A nourished life is one lived with intention—where food, rest, connection, and joy are honored equally. It’s rooted in presence, guided by care, and feeds both body and spirit with vibrant food, love, and purpose.
It isn’t about perfection, but about tending to what matters most: good health, joyful movement, meaningful relationships, a comforting home, and a soul that feels fulfilled. It’s the salad and the slice of cake, the seaside walk, the table set with love, and the small daily rituals that become sacred.
Latest Recipes
Simple Greek Salad
A Greek salad almost needs no recipe. Grab a few tomatoes, a red onion, a cucumber, some fresh oregano, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a high-quality slab of feta—and you’re good to go. It’s easy, tasty, and perfect for hot days when you want something fresh...
Lemon Amaretti Squares
These Lemon Amaretti Squares are a bright twist on the classic lemon bar—featuring a cookie crust made with almond-scented amaretti. Easy, elegant, and irresistible.
Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad
This Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad is more than a pretty plate. The combination of tender greens, juicy berries, nutty grains, and heart-healthy fats hits all the right notes—sweet, tart, crunchy, creamy.
Jalapẽno Cheddar Cornbread
Not Your Grandmother's Cornbread Recipe, But Close Jalapeño cornbread has been a favorite in my kitchen for as long as I can remember. My love for it began as a child during visits to my Mexican grandmother in San Antonio, where she taught me to make sweet cornbread...
Macho Salad With Cornbread Croutons
Cherry Creek Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. I make a point of eating there whenever I’m in town. I always order the smoked salmon appetizer—probably the best smoked salmon I’ve ever had—and the Macho Salad, minus the chicken, since I eat a...
Southern Honey Cornbread
Cornbread: A Taste of Tradition My cornbread memories take me back to camping trips and barbecues. This southern staple, however, has its roots in Native American cuisine, where cornmeal was a dietary essential. Over time, cornbread evolved into the moist, hearty,...
Hi, I’m Eva — a cook, traveler, and seeker of soulful experiences.
Inspired by my Mexican and Norwegian roots and grounded in my studies in nutrition and brain health, I explore how food, travel, and wellness shape a meaningful life.
Whether you’re here for inspiration, tasty recipes, or curiosity, I’m so glad you stopped by. There’s always something simmering.
Summer Pies, Cakes & Tarts
Anna’s Apple Pie and Our November Gift
Discover the story and tradition behind the delicious Anna’s Apple Pie. Learn how to make the tasty butter pie crust and sweet and tart apple pie that has become a family favorite.
Provencal Asparagus Tart
Apple-Cherry Pie
There is something comforting about the smell of an apple pie baking. The butter, cinnamon, apples, and sugar create a delicious blend of aromas that can make any space feel like home. Adding sweet cherries to make an Apple-Cherry Pie happened by chance, but it is now a delicious family favorite.
Fresh Peach Tea Cake
Sour Cherry Hand Pies
Sweet Cherry and Blueberry Pie
Living Well
Discovering Your ‘Why’ for a Healthier You
Discover the power of identifying your ‘why’—the key to staying motivated and creating lasting change in your journey to a healthier, more mindful life.
4-7-8 Breathing
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is rooted in the ancient Indian practice of pranayama, which means “regulation of breath.” This particular method, developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. I often begin my meditation practices with...
A Lesson in Perseverance – One Step at a Time
Hiking the Maroon Bells: Nature’s Lesson in Perseverance One foot in front of the other, we trekked our way up the narrow path where the Aspen trees rustled in the breeze, creating a sound somewhere between water running down a stream and that of a joyful musical...
Loving-Kindness Meditation
The loving-kindness meditation, is a practice rooted in Buddhist traditions that involves cultivating feelings of love and compassion and offers a profound and beautiful way to invest 10-15 minutes daily. I frequently wrap up my workouts by lying on the floor and...
Life In Portugal
Reflections on moving to Portugal, the allure of a slower pace, and what it means to surrender and start anew.
This is where I share the real story about what it’s like to start over in a new country, navigate everyday life in a new language, and discover beauty in the unfamiliar.
From practical insights to heartfelt moments, you’ll find stories about expat living, wellness in a slower culture, and the sweet, messy joy of making a new place home. Whether you’re planning your own move or just curious about life in this lovely and intriguing country, you’re welcome here.
Fresh Salads
Crisp greens, fresh veggies and fruits, nuts and seeds, delectable cheeses – there’s no limit to what you add to a salad to make it unique and delicious. Here are some recipes and inspiration.
Simple Greek Salad
A Greek salad almost needs no recipe. Grab a few tomatoes, a red onion, a cucumber, some fresh oregano, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a high-quality slab of feta—and you’re good to go. It’s easy, tasty, and perfect for hot days when you want something fresh...
Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad
This Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad is more than a pretty plate. The combination of tender greens, juicy berries, nutty grains, and heart-healthy fats hits all the right notes—sweet, tart, crunchy, creamy.
Macho Salad With Cornbread Croutons
Cherry Creek Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. I make a point of eating there whenever I’m in town. I always order the smoked salmon appetizer—probably the best smoked salmon I’ve ever had—and the Macho Salad, minus the chicken, since I eat a...
Chipotle Cowboy Coleslaw
I’ve been away for so long that I almost forgot it was Labor Day weekend back in the States. Even though the long weekend is almost over, I thought I’d share this Chipotle Cowboy Coleslaw recipe—perfect for a holiday cookout or barbecue. Our European Road Trip...
Zucchini and Edamame Salad
Some dishes are so fresh and bright that they taste like summer, and this Zucchini and Edamame Salad is one of those. And just like summer, the beauty is in the ease and simplicity – it can be thrown together in minutes!
This time of year, gardens and markets are overflowing with zucchini, and everyone is trying to figure out what to do with them. You can stuff them, slice them, sauté them, and grill them, but why not keep things cool, healthy, and delicious? Most of us don’t think of eating zucchini raw, but fresh, uncooked zucchini shaved into thin ribbons has a delicate and crisp taste.
Southwest Taco Salad
Discover the health benefits of our Southwest Taco Salad! Packed with nutritious ingredients, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for maintaining peak brain and body performance.
Travel
Latest Blog Posts
Simple Greek Salad
A Greek salad almost needs no recipe. Grab a few tomatoes, a red onion, a cucumber, some fresh oregano, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a high-quality slab of feta—and you’re good to go. It’s easy, tasty, and perfect for hot days when you want something fresh...
Lemon Amaretti Squares
These Lemon Amaretti Squares are a bright twist on the classic lemon bar—featuring a cookie crust made with almond-scented amaretti. Easy, elegant, and irresistible.
Discovering Your ‘Why’ for a Healthier You
Discover the power of identifying your ‘why’—the key to staying motivated and creating lasting change in your journey to a healthier, more mindful life.
Phuket – Paradise Found
Heat, Haze & Hospitality of Phuket I could feel and hear the plane give that telltale tropical rumble—a low vibration caused by thermal waves rising into the sky. Despite taking an early morning flight from Singapore, the heat that greeted us in Phuket was...
The Romance of Seville
The Slower Pace of Seville After ten days on the move, with four countries and nine cities behind us, Ric and I felt a deep sense of relief as we settled into our seats on the high-speed train to Seville. What would’ve been a ten-hour drive turned into a scenic and...
4-7-8 Breathing
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is rooted in the ancient Indian practice of pranayama, which means “regulation of breath.” This particular method, developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. I often begin my meditation practices with...