Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
EAT
Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Cranberry Breakfast Buns with Orange and Honey Syrup
A Cozy Winter Morning We woke up to a very chilly mountain morning, complete with a fresh dusting of snow and a pair of deer peacefully grazing in our front yard—a quintessential winter postcard scene. With a nasty cold keeping me homebound, it was the perfect day to...
Monte Vista Tortilla Soup
Monte Vista is the area in San Antonio where my grandmother and grandfather bought a little Spanish-style home that was built in 1926. My father was raised there, and my family would visit there in the summers. My grandmother was Mexican, from Puebla. Her home always...
Elegant Fig and Almond Tarts
The Beauty of Figs Not everyone is a fan of the fig, but I absolutely adore them — and I think many people simply don’t know what to do with them. Fresh figs are delicious eaten as they are, sliced on toast with ricotta or blue cheese, or tucked into a charcuterie...
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.
Winter Reset Recipes
After the whirlwind of holiday gatherings and celebrations, the new year invites us into a quieter, more intentional rhythm – a time to gently nurture both mind and body. This collection of vibrant, nutrient-dense, flavor-forward recipes is designed to help you feel restored without giving up comfort or joy. Colorful, satisfying dishes that support your wellness.
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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
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...
Elegant Red Wine Poached Pears: A Simple and Beautiful Dessert
Whole red wine poached pears are a simple and beautiful dessert. In this recipe, we steep the pears in a syrup made of wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla, infusing them with the flavors of the season while keeping them light. Depending on how long the pears...
Mango Caprese Salad
A different take on the traditional Caprese salad, with flavors of the Mediterranean fused with a tropical flair and a hint of south of the border. Juicy mango, raspberries and salty mozzarella make for a spectacular mix, especially when you add a bit of heat from some chilies and a tangy hit from pickled onions.