Plant-Based Recipes & Wellbeing
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Purple Sweet Potatoes with Charred Peppers and Lemon-White Bean Purée
Sometimes a dish hits every note you didn’t even realize you were craving — salty, sweet, tangy, bright, and just a touch spicy. This roasted purple sweet potato with charred peppers recipe is one of those dishes. It looks beautiful on the table, tastes even better...
Toasted Walnut and Basil Pesto
This year, I celebrated my birthday in the most unexpected and heartwarming way: in Como, Italy, with my son and my granddaughter—three generations who all share the same birthday. We decided to meet there to be near my daughter-in-law’s family, who live just outside...
Cheddar & Cranberry Quesadillas with Chimichurri Sauce
A Childhood Wrapped in Tortillas Growing up in a half-Mexican family, absolutely nothing was spared from being wrapped, folded, or tucked into a warm tortilla. It was our universal delivery system—breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, you name it. To this day, my...
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 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
Polenta Cakes with Roasted Tomatoes and Artichokes with Ancho–Honey Glaze
Some dishes manage to feel both deeply comforting and quietly sophisticated at once, and these polenta cakes with roasted tomatoes and artichokes with ancho–honey glaze are one of them. We’ve been traveling over the holidays, first to New York to see our son,...
Purple Sweet Potatoes with Charred Peppers and Lemon-White Bean Purée
Sometimes a dish hits every note you didn’t even realize you were craving — salty, sweet, tangy, bright, and just a touch spicy. This roasted purple sweet potato with charred peppers recipe is one of those dishes. It looks beautiful on the table, tastes even better...
Toasted Walnut and Basil Pesto
This year, I celebrated my birthday in the most unexpected and heartwarming way: in Como, Italy, with my son and my granddaughter—three generations who all share the same birthday. We decided to meet there to be near my daughter-in-law’s family, who live just outside...