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 the extraordinary from the unremarkable. In this book, the garden also represents healthy soils, heirloom varieties, and the art of preserving. 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 dishes are sophisticated yet accessible for home cooks.