Eat More Plants. A Chef's Journal

"Eat More Plants. A Chef's Journal" is a unique work by Daniel Humm that documents the transformation of his renowned, three-Michelin-star restaurant Eleven Madison Park into a fully plant-based concept in 2021. The book is divided into four sections dedicated to the seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, reflecting the seasonality of his culinary art. Humm combines spontaneous drawings with handwritten notes that capture his thoughts, beliefs, and uncertainties about this bold reorientation. The illustrations celebrate the diversity of local fruits and vegetables, from everyday ingredients like carrots and cherries to more exotic elements like elderflowers and Matsutake mushrooms. This visual journal offers insights into the philosophy of a chef committed to environmentally friendly values in fine dining and recognizes the liberation from traditional cooking conventions as key to his creativity.