Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
EAT
Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Tomato Shallot Confit with Whipped Ricotta
Our Saturday ritual consists of a walk to our local farmers’ market, and coffee and breakfast at a favorite restaurant. I often find that the farmers’ market dictates our menu for the week, with the lush fruits and veggies in season inspiring me. This Tomato Shallot Confit with Whipped Ricotta is no exception.
Small Batch Garlic and Dill Refrigerator Pickles
A quick and easy recipe for small batch garlic and dill refrigerator pickles. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes!
Southwest Taco Salad
Discover the health benefits of our Southwest Taco Salad! Packed with nutritious ingredients, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for maintaining peak brain and body performance.
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 Chutney
Cranberry–Apple Chutney with its sweet, tart and slightly savory flavors, is delicious as a Thanksgiving side dish, heavenly in a cranberry-apple baked brie, tasty as a condiment served with any poultry dish, and a great addition to a turkey, chicken, or grilled cheese sandwich.
Lemon Jewel Couscous
Looking for a side dish with bright and fresh flavors? This Lemon Jewel Couscous is great hot, cold, and at room temperature. It can be served as a side dish or as an excellent vegetarian or vegan entrée, when plated on a bed of greens, such as arugula. In the warmer...
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....
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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Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad
This Spinach, Berries, and Quinoa Salad is more than a pretty plate. The combination of tender greens, juicy berries, nutty grains, and heart-healthy fats hits all the right notes—sweet, tart, crunchy, creamy.
Loving-Kindness Meditation
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Simple Mantra Meditation
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