Plant-Based Recipes & Wellbeing
EAT
Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Lemon & Vegetable Couscous
Looking for a side dish with bright and fresh flavors? This Lemon & Vegetable Couscous is great hot, cold, and at room temperature. It can be served as a side dish or as an excellent vegetarian or vegan entrée, when plated on a bed of greens, such as arugula. In...
Cranberry – Apple Baked Brie
Whether you are entertaining at home or bringing a dish to share at a get-together, this Cranberry-Apple Baked Brie is a beautiful, delicious, and impressive appetizer on any table. Using a store-bought puff pastry makes this a fairly simple dish to assemble. Often...
Rum Raisin Banana Bread Recipe
Not So Basic Banana Bread Recipe When I first opened my shop on Fishers Island, I envisioned creating an ever-changing menu filled with bold, unexpected flavors. I spent countless hours in the kitchen testing unique recipes, some wildly creative, while others were a...
WELCOME TO A NOURISHED LIFE
I’m Eva, a cook, writer, and lifelong seeker of the good in 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 Spring Recipes
Spring cooking is all about freshness – crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and dishes that feel light yet satisfying. This collection brings together simple, seasonal recipes perfect for easy lunches, outdoor gatherings, and everyday nourishment
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Living Well, Simply
What we choose each day—how we eat, move, rest, and connect—shapes our health, our energy, and even our mood. Rooted in both tradition and science, I believe these daily choices are powerful tools for cultivating wellbeing.
Food is an essential part of that. Some meals are pure joy and celebration, while others are created with nourishment in mind—both have their place in a life of balance and intention. As Michael Pollan wisely said, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
A well-lived life extends beyond the plate. It’s found in balance—in how we care for ourselves and how we savor the beauty of our meals, our surroundings, and the company we keep.
WELLBEING
Tools, rituals, and reflections for a nourished mind and body
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FRESH FROM THE BLOG
The Land of Trolls and Apple Cake
A delicious traditional Norwegian Apple Cake recipe from my mother’s homeland. The land of trolls, fjords, and apple cake.
French Potato 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...