Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Browned Butter Cherry Bars
Rich, simple, and irresistibly buttery with a burst of cherries in every bite There’s something incredibly satisfying about a recipe that’s easy to throw together, yet feels like a special treat. These Browned Butter Cherry Bars are exactly that. They strike the...
Roasted Squash, Red Onion and Pomegranate Salad
A Cozy Day for a Nourishing Salad The quiet was soft as snowfall, broken only by the sound of the cat’s gentle paws padding across the wood floor. It was the kind of morning made for lingering under blankets, curled up by the fire with a steaming latte warming your...
Mediterranean Flatbread Sandwich
We flew off to Newport, Rhode Island and the Connecticut coast to visit with family and to celebrate some special birthdays. Those warm, humid summer days that turn into misty cool evenings with foghorns blowing in the Long Island Sound, are evocative of a past life I...
WELCOME TO A NOURISHED LIFE
I’m Eva, a cook, writer, and lifelong seeker of the good life, living along Portugal’s windswept coast. Here, I share mostly plant-based, often gluten-free recipes that nourish both body and spirit, along with reflections on healing, aging, and intentional living.
To me, a nourished life means living with presence and grace. It’s a quiet walk by the sea, a meaningful conversation, and the joy of both the salad and the slice of cake.
I’m so glad you’re here.
SEASONAL RECIPES
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Healing Through Food
What we eat doesn’t just feed us, it informs our health, our energy, and even our mood. Rooted in both tradition and science, I believe food can be one of our most powerful tools for healing. While some dishes are pure joy and celebration, many are created with wellness and nourishment in mind, supporting a life of balance, vitality, and intention.
WELLNESS
Tools, rituals, and reflections for a nourished mind and body
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FRESH FROM THE BLOG
Fresh and Easy French Potato and Peapod Salad
This French-style potato salad is delicious on its own, served on a bed of greens, or used as a side dish with a protein. The crisp pea pods give it a fresh flavor, and the dressing is filled with bright-tasting herbs and mustard.
A Taste of Barcelona
Barcelona - A City of Contrasts One of the first things I noticed upon arriving in Barcelona, the capital of the Spanish region of Catalonia, was its remarkable architecture. It has a compelling contrast of medieval stonework, Catalan modernism, and sleek contemporary...
Discovering Budapest
Discover Budapest and its top attractions. Get food, sightseeing, and market tips, and a 3-day itinerary to explore Hungary’s vibrant capital.