Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Grilled Romaine, Beets & Blue Cheese Salad
Grilled Romaine with Roasted Beets and Blue Cheese This is the kind of salad I love to make when I’m entertaining. It’s visually striking, full of flavor, and easy to prepare in advance. The ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, and the final presentation, whether...
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...
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
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...
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...
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Not Your Grandmother's Cornbread Recipe Jalapeño cheddar cornbread has been a favorite in my kitchen for as long as I can remember. My love for it began as a child during visits to my Mexican grandmother in San Antonio, where she taught me to make sweet cornbread...
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
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...
Wellness Starts with Why
Discover the power of identifying your ‘why’—the key to staying motivated and creating lasting change in your journey to a healthier, more mindful life.
Understanding Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
Understand the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load, and why glycemic load may be a more accurate way to manage blood sugar levels.
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Grilled Romaine, Beets & Blue Cheese Salad
Grilled Romaine with Roasted Beets and Blue Cheese This is the kind of salad I love to make when I’m entertaining. It’s visually striking, full of flavor, and easy to prepare in advance. The ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, and the final presentation, whether...
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
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...