One will initially have this book on the bedside table and read it like a novel, where the joy of cooking and the scent of gardens, meadows, and forests play the leading role. Johanna Maier's "Healthy Kitchen" captivates with the immense knowledge she imparts and her passion, which becomes palpable when she talks about the essence of a healthy kitchen. It's so exciting, interesting, and convincing that everyone will want to start trying out one recipe after another - the chili-lemon salt, the bread recipes, her legendary apricot butter, the five-element soups, the love tomato, the sweet potato curry, the "Waldorf" wok, or classics like the Viennese delicacies platter and the cheese Kaiserschmarrn. This wonderful collection of recipes for every day and every occasion is embedded in personal stories, sprinkled with countless helpful tips.