Plant-Based Recipes & Wellbeing

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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions

Apricot and Plum Galette with Cream Cheese and Thyme

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

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...

Lemon Amaretti Squares

Lemon Amaretti Squares

These Lemon Amaretti Squares are a bright twist on the classic lemon bar—featuring a cookie crust made with almond-scented amaretti. Easy, elegant, and irresistible.

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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A Nourished Life

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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How To Roast Butternut Squash

How To Roast Butternut Squash

A simple guide for how to roast butternut squash for a creamy, caramelized flavor every time Roasting a whole butternut squash is one of the easiest ways to bring out its natural sweetness and velvety texture. Whether you're using it in soups, baked goods, grain...

Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Blondie

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...

Living with UCTD and MS: A Personal Autoimmune Healing Story

Living with UCTD and MS: A Personal Autoimmune Healing Story

A journey through early MS symptoms, a UCTD diagnosis, and the slow, intuitive return to health   It started one morning with a strange sensation running down my spine, a sharp, tingling current from the base of my skull to my waist. Within days, the sensation spread...