Plant-Based Recipes & Wellbeing
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
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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
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...
Grilled Flatbread
Lovely, flavorful flatbread can be used in so many ways. It can be used to scoop up hummus and other dips, flat and crisp, almost like a pizza with various toppings, or similar to a pita or tortilla, filled with delicious goodies. Grilling the flatbread is a quick way...
Fresh Peach Tea Cake
Cinnamon Bears and Fresh Peach Tea Cake Life in the Colorado mountains is anything but ordinary, and this summer has been full of surprises. From the adorable chipmunks and foxes that bring smiles to our faces to the unforgettable moment when a seven-foot cinnamon...