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
Tomato Shallot Confit with Whipped Ricotta
Our Saturday ritual consists of a walk to our local farmers’ market, and coffee and breakfast at a favorite restaurant. I often find that the farmers’ market dictates our menu for the week, with the lush fruits and veggies in season inspiring me. This Tomato Shallot Confit with Whipped Ricotta is no exception.
Small Batch Garlic and Dill Refrigerator Pickle Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for small batch garlic and dill refrigerator pickles. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes!
Lemon Ginger Scone Recipe: A British Tea-Time Treat
Discover the perfect Lemon Ginger Scone recipe inspired by my London days. Enjoy the burst of lemon and ginger flavors wrapped in a buttery, cloud-like scone.
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.
Travel
Slow Roads and White Hill Villages of Andalusia
After ten days of travel through four countries and nine cities, Ric and I exhaled deeply as we settled into our rental car and headed out of Seville. As much fun as Barcelona and Sevilla were, we...
Slow Travel in Seville: Romance, Orange Blossoms, and Moorish Majesty
The Slower Pace of Seville After ten days on the move—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....
Phuket – Paradise Found
First Impressions of Phuket: Heat, Haze & Hospitality I could feel and hear the plane give that telltale tropical rumble—a low vibration caused by thermal waves rising into the sky. Despite...
Living Well
-Meditation Techniques-
-Some Thoughts-
A Lesson in Perseverance – One Step at a Time
Polar Nights and Northern Lights of Tromsø
Since I was a child listening to my mother’s stories about the boats that would weave their way through the fjords to bring letters and necessary goods to little towns and villages up north where Santa lived, I have wanted to visit northern Norway. This Christmas, I did.
Life In Portugal
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Latest Blog Posts
Slow Roads and White Hill Villages of Andalusia
After ten days of travel through four countries and nine cities, Ric and I exhaled deeply as we settled into our rental car and headed out of Seville. As much fun as Barcelona and Sevilla were, we craved quiet, and the White Hill Villages of Andalusia were exactly...
Slow Travel in Seville: Romance, Orange Blossoms, and Moorish Majesty
The Slower Pace of Seville After ten days on the move—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 serene...
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...
Phuket – Paradise Found
First Impressions of Phuket: Heat, Haze & Hospitality 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...
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.