“This is the [time] that I relish the most, when everything is new and fresh. The glistening lime greens, yellows and oranges of oaks and beeches fade so fast that every moment has to be savoured. The fleeting pink of unfurling copper beeches has a magic…

“[P]lant-based recipes aren’t just enticing and flavorful; these are anti-inflammatory, alkaline foods that balance hormones, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Simple to prepare yet effective, this is hydrating food, rich in the emollient oils that are so good for your skin, nervous system, and brain. They…

“Summertime is picnic time, and the table on my terrace in the country has replaced the picnic tables of my childhood but not the memories. Eating outdoors has always felt festive because of those childhood memories of cooking on the grill, having large family gatherings outdoors,…

“I was brought up to follow a very simple style of cookery. In a composed menu, I want to recognize the ingredients on the plate. I want to know, what end of which season it is and where I am. Am I in the north, the…