Spätzle, Maultaschen, or Schupfnudeln - these classics of Swabian cuisine have long conquered kitchens beyond Swabia. Moreover, there are many original recipes to discover in the region that will also delight non-Swabians. As down-to-earth and hearty as the dishes often sound, they taste just as good. At the same time, Swabian regional cuisine is as varied as few others. Herbert Walker, a devoted Swabian and experienced whole-food cookbook author, has compiled and developed vegetarian whole-food versions of Swabian dishes for his book. With a wink, he shares much about the land and its people - with the necessary dose of irony that only a true Swabian can afford. And since not all Swabian terms are immediately understandable to outsiders and newcomers, a small Swabian-German dictionary is included.