Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Roasted Beet, Orange and Mint Salad
From Market to Table: A Winter Salad in Portugal I walked along the ocean after lunch with a dear friend, the sun on my face, a cool breeze threading through my hair, the sound of life all around me. Waves crashing in wide, steady rhythms. The high-pitched giggles of...
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad with Lemon–Honey Vinaigrette and a Sweet and Salty Brown Sugar Almond Crunch Some salads are just bowls of greens, but this one has some serious craveable cred. Deep greens paired with jewel-toned purple and gold signal...
Polenta Cakes with Roasted Tomatoes and Artichokes with Ancho–Honey Glaze
Some dishes manage to feel both deeply comforting and quietly sophisticated at once, and these polenta cakes with roasted tomatoes and artichokes with ancho–honey glaze are one of them. We’ve been traveling over the holidays, first to New York to see our son,...
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.
Winter Reset Recipes
After the whirlwind of holiday gatherings and celebrations, the new year invites us into a quieter, more intentional rhythm – a time to gently nurture both mind and body. This collection of vibrant, nutrient-dense, flavor-forward recipes is designed to help you feel restored without giving up comfort or joy. Colorful, satisfying dishes that support your wellness.
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad with Lemon–Honey Vinaigrette and a Sweet and Salty Brown Sugar Almond Crunch Some salads are just bowls of greens, but this one has some serious craveable cred. Deep greens paired with jewel-toned purple and gold signal...
Purple Sweet Potatoes with Charred Peppers and Lemon-White Bean Purée
Sometimes a dish hits every note you didn’t even realize you were craving — salty, sweet, tangy, bright, and just a touch spicy. This roasted purple sweet potato with charred peppers recipe is one of those dishes. It looks beautiful on the table, tastes even better...
Roasted Squash with Tahini Sauce
Roasted squash of the winter varieties is one of those simple dishes that feel far more special than the effort it takes to make. A quick toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme transforms naturally sweet, velvety squash into a deeply flavorful side that...
Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens
A Sweet-Savory Dish of Balance | Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens There’s something irresistible about the way miso, honey, and soy sauce come together — rich umami with just enough sweetness to make everything taste alive. This Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens is one of those...
Moroccan Cauliflower
A Spices in My Bones Spicy food is part of my DNA. I grew up in California, where Cal-Mex cuisine reigned—fresh, vibrant, and full of heat. At my grandmother’s house in San Antonio, we were served authentic Mexican dishes alongside comforting Tex-Mex classics. Meals...
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.
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
Eating the Colors
What decades of nutrition research tell us about vibrant plant foods and eating the colors People often comment on how colorful my meals are. That is by design. If there is one nutrition principle that appears consistently across longevity research, it is this: people...
Japanese Interval Walking: The Science-Backed Routine for Energy, Balance, and Longevity
What’s All the Hubbub About Japanese Interval Walking? If your social feed has been buzzing with people touting Japanese Interval Walking, you’re not alone. This evidence-based walking method from Japan has become one of the most talked-about longevity trends in...
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...
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Roasted Beet, Orange and Mint Salad
From Market to Table: A Winter Salad in Portugal I walked along the ocean after lunch with a dear friend, the sun on my face, a cool breeze threading through my hair, the sound of life all around me. Waves crashing in wide, steady rhythms. The high-pitched giggles of...
Eating the Colors
What decades of nutrition research tell us about vibrant plant foods and eating the colors People often comment on how colorful my meals are. That is by design. If there is one nutrition principle that appears consistently across longevity research, it is this: people...
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad with Lemon–Honey Vinaigrette and a Sweet and Salty Brown Sugar Almond Crunch Some salads are just bowls of greens, but this one has some serious craveable cred. Deep greens paired with jewel-toned purple and gold signal...