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
Nectarine and Orange Salad: A Refreshing Summer Recipe
The vibrant colors and flavors of the season are everything I want on my plate on these hot summer days, and this Nectarine and Orange Salad delivers those healthy and tasty vibes in spades. It’s a beautiful salad with sliced nectarines, oranges, red onion, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
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
A Taste of Barcelona: A City of History, Architecture, and Modern Life
First Impressions: 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—a compelling...
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.
Nazaré, Portugal – why you should visit the land of big waves and long sandy beaches
Nazaré A two-and-a-half-hour cork and eucalyptus tree-lined drive north of Lisbon lies the seaside town of Nazaré. Nestled along the Costa da Prata (Silver Coast) sits this vibrant and lively...
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Meditation in Snow and Silence
On this bitterly cold day across most of the United States, I come to you from Bergen, Norway, where I am spending the Christmas holiday with family.
One Christmas while in the Colorado mountains, I was overwhelmed by the season – too much emphasis on buying the next big thing for gifts, frantically shopping, cooking, sending out cards, and ensuring everything was perfect. I took a walk in the woods to clear my head and breathe. I thought I’d reshare this post I wrote when I emerged from that walk.
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Latest Blog Posts
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...
Simple Mantra Meditation
When I delved into the practice of meditation, a shroud of secrecy surrounded the process, prompting questions about the necessity of ceremonial initiation and associated fees. I firmly believe that meditation should be an accessible skill taught in schools,...
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,...
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.