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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Rustic Apple Galette
This rustic apple galette has quickly become one of my favorite fall and winter bakes. Unlike a traditional pie, which demands precision and patience, a galette is forgiving—a free-form tart meant to look delightfully imperfect. Fold, pleat, and let it be. In return,...
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Blondie
Nourishing Indulgence Because sometimes, you just want something sweet and decadent while still keeping it healthy-ish. I created this recipe for self-serving reasons. I was craving something chocolaty and gooey, but I wanted to keep it vegetarian, dairy-free, and...
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...
Moroccan Cauliflower
A Spices in My Bones Spicy food is part of my DNA. I grew up in California, where Cal-Mex cuisine reigned—fresh, vibrant, and full of heat. At my grandmother’s house in San Antonio, we were served authentic Mexican dishes alongside comforting Tex-Mex classics. Meals...
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...
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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Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad with Lemon–Honey Vinaigrette and a Sweet and Salty Brown Sugar Almond Crunch Some salads are just bowls of greens, but this one has some serious craveable cred. Deep greens paired with jewel-toned purple and gold signal...
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...