This is the Harz: What a delight the simple, hearty meal is! The recipes in this book tell us about it. The earliest ones have been passed down from the monastery and herb kitchens. Each generation added its own experiences. When we try them out, we find ourselves back in grandmother's kitchen. Traditions of Harz's culinary culture can be discovered in this book: Red Höhenvieh cattle grazing on the Harz meadows, a herd of goats accompanied by a shepherd, the unmistakable aroma of Harz cheese, the abundance of fish in the rivers and ponds, the game in the dark forests, the old fruit varieties, and the diversity of chocolate. What makes the culinary Harz unique and special are the people who bring it to our plates. With care for the tried and true, courage for the new, and artisanal skill. This inspires a passion for cooking, for a beautifully set table, and for enjoyable gatherings, tickling our taste buds and warming our hearts: This is the Harz.