Soil to Soul parliamentarians cooking series
In anticipation of the election year 2015, Furrer Hugi, in collaboration with various partners and chef Robert Speth, created a cookbook. Thirty-two parliamentarians or candidates participated in cooking sessions with Robert Speth over 15 evenings, resulting in the "Parlamentarier-Kochbuch; Kochen für Freunde" (Parliamentarian Cookbook; Cooking for Friends).
Looking ahead to the election year 2023, Furrer Hugi, in partnership with us, is launching a new edition of the Parliamentarian Cookbook. This time, the setting will be adjusted: there will be 10 cooking evenings with Martin Göschel planned, following the Soil to Soul principles. Each evening will feature a different menu, with recipes created by Martin Göschel and adhering to the highest sustainability standards. We aim to minimize the carbon footprint of the ingredients and reduce food waste through innovative concepts such as "Nose to Tail" and "Leaf to Root." While the focus is on vegetables, Ivo will also incorporate meat and fish into his recipes. We want to demonstrate that healthy eating and sustainability can go hand in hand, and that each of us can contribute to preserving our environment.
Instead of compiling the experiences of the evenings into a physical cookbook, they will be documented online by Gault Millau.
Why is Soil to Soul the main partner of this cooking series?
Through these cooking events, we aim to raise awareness for our movement and the importance of our soil in the economy, in politics and in society. We want to show participating politicians, as well as guests and readers, that indulgence does not mean sacrificing responsibility and that conscious and healthy eating plays a significant role. By being more mindful of our nutrition, we contribute to preserving our soils. In doing so, we restore the significance of soil for climate and the well-being of humans and animals.
Pictures © furrerhugi/Alain Bucher
Impressions of the cooking evenings
1st parlamentarian cooking evening | 16.08.2023
Christian Wasserfallen
Member of National Council
Party: FDP Bern
Bettina Balmer
National Council Candidate
Party: FDP Zürich
Host
Von Graffenried AG
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Rainbow Trout - Cevice - Coconut - Vegetables
cevice-from-the-trout-by-martin-goschel.pdf
Main
Stuffed saddle of veal - wild mushrooms - chicory -
potato mousseline
Sweets
Meadowsweet - Merengue - Almond Foam
2nd parlamentarian cooking evening | 17.08.2023
Lorenz Hess
Member of the National Council
Party: Die Mitte Bern
Sandra Stadler
National Council Candidate
Party: Die Mitte Thurgau
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Schlössli shrimp - fermented chili - tempura
Main
Ribelmais poularde - carrots - corn - lemons - herbs
ribelmais-poularde-by-martin-goschel_en.pdf
Sweets
Peach - Pistachio Ice Cream - Sabayon
3rd parlamentarian cooking evening | 23.08.2023
Werner Salzmann
Member of National Council
Party: SVP Bern
Hans Jörg Rüegsegger
National Council Candidate
Party: SVP Bern
Gastgeber
Aprior Weinhandel GmbH
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Vineyard Peach Gazpacho - sourdough bread with
prosciutto
vineyard-peach-gazpacho-sourdough-bread-with-prosciutto.pdf
Main
Stuffed quail - rowan berries - potato mousseline
Sweets
Dulce de leche - vanilla ice cream
4th parlamentarian cooking evening | 24.08.2023
Flavia Wasserfallen
Member of National Council
Party: SP Bern
Reto Müller
National Council Candidate
Partei: SP Bern
Host
dvbern
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Beetroot carpaccio - lupine miso - summer truffle
Main
Charred lamb - Paprikasud - gratin potatoes
charred-lamb-paprikasud-gratin-potatoes.pdf
Sweets
Strawberry Soup - Green Pepper - Lime Ice Cream
5th parlamentarian cooking evening | 30.08.2023
Lars Guggisberger
Member of National Council
Party: SVP Bern
Daniel Ern
National Council Candidate
Party: FDP Bern
Host
Fokus Bern
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Sashimi from alpine salmon - hay kombucha - marinated
Main
Veal from Gstaad - warm vegetable salad - red wine jus
veal-from-gstaad.pdf
Sweets
Sponge roll - berries
6th parlamentarian cooking evening | 01.09.2023
Mustafa Atici
Member of National Council
Party: SP Basel
Nadia Huberson
National Council Candidate
Party: SP Stadt Zürich
Host
Mindnow
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Whitefish - pickled - Rösti Espuma
pickled-whitefish.pdf
Main
Lamb - Bramada - BBQ
Sweets
Sweet Koji Rice Pudding - Vanilla
7th parlamentarian cooking evening | 06.09.2023
Maja Riniker
Member of National Council
Party: FDP Aargau
Sandra Hess
National Council Candidate
Party: FDP Bern
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Alpine salmon tartare - cow parsley
Main
Tsukane - Japanese Meatballs - Tofu - Hot Sauce
tsukane-japanese-meatballs.pdf
Sweets
Apricot compote - almond foam
© Pia Neuenschwander
8th parlamentarian cooking evening | 07.09.2023
Eva Herzog
Member of Council of States
Party: SP Basel
Nicola Forster
National Council Candidate
Party: GLP Zürich
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Oxheart Tomato - Warm - Koa Impact Vinegar
Main
Saddle of Venison - Asian Stock - Potato Espuma
saddle-of-venison-asian-stock-potato-espuma.pdf
Sweets
Apple tart - vanilla cream
9th parlamentarian cooking evening | 19.09.2023
Philipp Matthias Bregy
Member of National Council
Party: Die Mitte Wallis
Martin Rufer
National Council Candidate
Party: FDP Solothurn
SOIL TO SOUL MENU
Starter
Tomato Gazpacho - Toasted Bread
Main
Leg of rabbit cooked with exotic spices
leg-of-rabbit-cooked-with-exotic-spices.pdf
Sweets
Warm chocolate cake
