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I’m Eva Marie, a cook, traveler, and an integrative nutrition and brain health coach. This is my little nook where I share my recipes, travel experiences, and stories. I’m so glad you stopped by to have a look around.
Latest Blog Posts
Chipotle Cowboy Coleslaw
I’ve been away for so long that I almost forgot it was Labor Day weekend back in the States. Even though the long weekend is almost over, I thought I’d share this Chipotle Cowboy Coleslaw recipe—perfect for a holiday cookout or barbecue. Our European Road Trip...
Fig and Wine Focaccia Bread
Recently, I decided to incorporate figs into my wine focaccia bread recipe, and it turned out to be a delicious success. In this recipe, figs are placed on top of the focaccia and lightly sprinkled with a pinch of sugar before baking. The result is a savory bread with sweet, slightly caramelized figs—a luscious mix of flavors that delights the palate.
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.
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 Pickle Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for small batch garlic and dill refrigerator pickles. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes!
Healthy and Delicious 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.
Healthy Choices
Winter Soups + Stews
Holiday Bakery + Sweets
Lemon Ginger Scone Recipe: A British Tea-Time Treat
Discover the perfect Lemon Ginger Scone recipe inspired by my London days. Enjoy the burst of lemon and ginger flavors wrapped in a buttery, cloud-like scone.
Gluten-Free Spice Cake
Many of us have a sweet tooth, but we’re also aware that excessive sugar isn’t healthy. I believe in a balanced approach to life where desserts are occasional indulgences, not daily sustenance. Lately, I’ve been craving a sweet treat with fall flavors. One of my favorite autumn desserts is my Norwegian Apple Cake, but I also wanted a gluten-free, low-glycemic option in my repertoire. After some experimentation, I came up with this delicious Gluten-Free Spice Cake.
Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Sitting on our deck, I’m watching a gaggle of wild turkeys in front of me scratching the dirt and pecking at dried-out grass fronds. They are a nervous bunch. Four of the twenty birds are caught in our fenced yard, and in a panic. Ric goes to open the gate and shoo...
Delicious Buttermilk English Muffin Recipe
Learn how to make the best homemade buttermilk English muffins with a subtle tang and perfect texture, and explore the history of English muffins, from Jane Austen’s Persuasion to the “Muffin Man” nursery rhyme.
Purple Sweet Potato Pie
There is a bit of excitement surrounding the forecast when a big storm is arriving. It begins as it usually does, with soft, fluffy flakes of snow gently drifting down through the sky. It's cozy inside with the fireplaces warming us, and then we wake up with four feet...
Butterscotch Pudding with Chocolate Ganache
Butterscotch is for many a nostalgic flavor harkening back to our childhoods and small boxes of packaged puddings our parents would make. It's a flavor that has had a recent comeback, and for good reason – it's delicious! Super rich and creamy, this is not the...
Lemon Roll with Mascarpone Cream
Nothing captures the taste of sunshine like citrus fruits, especially, lemons. In the midst of winter, while some of us are experiencing some cold and grey days, treating yourself to a bite of bright and sunny lemon roll, could chase away your mid-winter doldrums. I...
Brown-Butter Brandy Bundt Cake
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. It was a good one, for sure. Ric and I are feeling so blessed for our wonderful children, family, and friends, and the joyous experiences and adventures that 2015 brought us. This year has also brought me many new...
Pumpkin & Chocolate Twists
We could hear the wind before it arrived and see the fog, in the form of a low, snow filled cloud, moving across the foothills, making its way to our house in a matter of minutes. This is the fun part of living up in the mountains.Once the temperatures drop and there...