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
Four Cheese Tortelloni with English Peas, Roasted Beets & Baby Broccoli
Nobody has ever accused me of holding back when it comes to eating. Obviously, I love food. What I don't like is when things become too complicated, in life or food. Complex is good, unique is interesting, complicated is usually unnecessary. As it is, life throws...
Veggie Cuban Sandwich
We were out to dinner a couple of nights ago with some serious foodie friends - one of them being an accomplish food writer of many years, and the conversation made its way around to movies we had recently seen. One film in particular had us all gabbing, Chef. Have...
Mango & Fennel Citrus Salad
With so much rain this spring, it is a verdant paradise in Boulder right now. The mountains are as green as could be and the wild flowers are in full bloom with snow-covered peaks still in the background. It is a time of year that I love. Working in the garden pulling...