To celebrate his 51st birthday and to mark the 25th anniversary of his top restaurant Pastorale, star chef Bart de Pooter has written Biotoop. In this book, this pioneer of the gastronomic vegetable menu—one of Pastorale’s trademarks since the very beginning—pays tribute to the adventures and culinary skills that have shaped his culinary biotope over the years. Illustrated with atmospheric and recipe photos by Kris Vlegels and interspersed with Bart’s kitchen secrets, this book is a beautiful ode and an indispensable work for every lover of refined gastronomy. A true journey of discovery filled with passion, technique, and experimentation.