Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Chipotle Coleslaw
I’ve been away for so long that I almost forgot it was Labor Day weekend back in the States. Even though the long weekend is almost over, I thought I’d share this Chipotle Coleslaw recipe—perfect for a holiday cookout or barbecue. Our European Road Trip Adventure This...
Fig Focaccia
Recently, I decided to incorporate figs into my wine focaccia bread recipe, and it turned out to be a delicious success. In this recipe, figs are placed on top of the focaccia and lightly sprinkled with a pinch of sugar before baking. The result is a savory bread with sweet, slightly caramelized figs—a luscious mix of flavors that delights the palate.
Zucchini and Edamame Salad
Some dishes are so fresh and bright that they taste like summer, and this Zucchini and Edamame Salad is one of those. And just like summer, the beauty is in the ease and simplicity – it can be thrown together in minutes!
This time of year, gardens and markets are overflowing with zucchini, and everyone is trying to figure out what to do with them. You can stuff them, slice them, sauté them, and grill them, but why not keep things cool, healthy, and delicious? Most of us don’t think of eating zucchini raw, but fresh, uncooked zucchini shaved into thin ribbons has a delicate and crisp taste.
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
Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon
Memories from My Kitchen I used to toil away late into the evening in the back of my little store, cooking in a small kitchen with nothing more than an apartment-sized electric oven and a few well-loved tools. After a long day with customers, I’d sweep the floors,...
Apple and Cherry Pie Recipe
There is something comforting about the smell of an apple pie baking. The butter, cinnamon, apples, and sugar create a delicious blend of aromas that can make any space feel like home. Adding sweet cherries to make an Apple-Cherry Pie happened by chance, but it is now a delicious family favorite.
Roasted Squash, Red Onion and Pomegranate Salad
A Cozy Day for a Nourishing Salad The quiet was soft as snowfall, broken only by the sound of the cat’s gentle paws padding across the wood floor. It was the kind of morning made for lingering under blankets, curled up by the fire with a steaming latte warming your...
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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