Pure Frische

The garden of Schloss Schauenstein is an integral part of the culinary world of Andreas Caminada. Designed as a sustainable permaculture, it provides the top chef with vegetables, fruits, and herbs. It inspires him to create extraordinary dishes from the unassuming. In this book, the garden also symbolizes healthy soils, heirloom varieties, and the art of preservation. Caminada demonstrates with his recipes that vegetarian cuisine can be surprising when the products receive the necessary attention and one knows which ingredients highlight the qualities of a variety. A tangy counterpart makes the earthy-sweet beet the star, while kohlrabi harmonizes with saffron. Dishes with depth do not always call for meat. Complex flavors can also be created with vegetables or mushrooms—especially when smoke is involved. The recipes are sophisticated yet accessible for home cooks.