This is Mari Maris

For the cookbook author of Mari’s Groentebijbel and many more beloved titles, vegetables are everything. Why? Because they hold the entire universe of flavor. Every taste palette—sweet, sour, salty, or bitter—is already inside the veggies. And the textures? They’re endless! From crisp and crunchy to soft, silky, and meltingly smooth. After years as a chef in Amsterdam restaurants, she decided to change careers and focus on growing vegetables. As a result, she moved to France but still maintains a pied-à-terre in Amsterdam, keeping her connected to the city. For Mari, it’s all about exploring the many faces of vegetables, showing us that they are not just ingredients but true stars on the plate.