Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Apricot and Plum Galette with Cream Cheese and Thyme
Summer Travel, Sweet Fruit & Slower Moments July rolled into August in a flurry of movement, with trips to Milan, New York City, and Fishers Island filling the calendar. But in between the airport runs and suitcase repacking, I made time to savor the season. At...
Greek Heirloom Tomato Salad
Greek Heirloom Tomato Salad Almost Needs No Recipe A Greek Heirloom Tomato Salad almost needs no recipe. Grab a few tomatoes, a red onion, a cucumber, some fresh oregano, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a high-quality slab of feta—and you’re good to go. It’s...
Lemon Amaretti Squares
These Lemon Amaretti Squares are a bright twist on the classic lemon bar—featuring a cookie crust made with almond-scented amaretti. Easy, elegant, and irresistible.
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
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....
Apple-Fennel Tart
I wish I could tell you this Apple-Fennel Tart was my original idea, but it was inspired by something I tasted at a friend's house some time ago. The unique combination of flavors was different and delicious, so I tucked the idea away for future use. The memory...
Spiced Olive Oil and Butternut Squash Cake
Why I Love This Cake (Even Though I Don’t Usually Like Cake) I’m not a big cake eater. Most cakes I’ve been served—at restaurants, events, or potlucks—are too dry, too crumbly, or hidden beneath overly sweet frosting that overpowers everything else. This cake is...
Red Onion Marmalade
Who would have thought that simmering red onions, sugar, vinegar, and a couple of herbs could produce such a lovely compote that lends itself so beautifully to just about any savory dish? This Red Onion Marmalade is one of my favorite condiments. I use it on fried or...
Southwest Butternut Squash Soup
November has been a historic and wild month for us Americans. The political scene has made for an emotional rollercoaster and a myriad of distractions. Now that the election is over, I hope for peace, kindness, inclusion, compassion and for love to prevail. As John...
Pumpkin & Chocolate Twists
We could hear the wind before it arrived and see the fog, in the form of a low, snow filled cloud, moving across the foothills, making its way to our house in a matter of minutes. This is the fun part of living up in the mountains.Once the temperatures drop and there...
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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Living with UCTD and MS: A Personal Autoimmune Healing Story
A journey through early MS symptoms, a UCTD diagnosis, and the slow, intuitive return to health  It started one morning with a strange sensation running down my spine, a sharp, tingling current from the base of my skull to my waist. Within days, the sensation spread...
How to Thicken Vegan and GF Sauces and Soups
A plant-based, gluten-free guide to silky, satisfying textures Whether you're making a rich gravy, a creamy soup, or a smooth cheese sauce, thickening without cream, butter, or flour is totally doable and delicious. Here’s a guide on how to thicken vegan and GF sauces...
Lemon And Artichoke Fettuccine
The Memory of Lemons It’s fascinating how scents and flavors affect our brains. They can spark memories and emotions in an instant; the whiff of a rose reminds us of a garden, or the smell of bread baking pulls us back to a cozy kitchen. For me, Lemon and Artichoke...