La Cuisine Verte by Swaane Lauwaert

My debut cookbook is finally here!

A shared dream, a gathered table. I cannot wait to welcome you into my kitchen!

A sensory and poetic journey across the sacred landscapes of the Mediterranean. The Taste of Her Journey is much more than a simple cookbook: it is a rich sensory, historical, and spiritual exploration. Through 100 creative recipes and evocative stories, Swaane Lauwaert retraces Mary Magdalene’s legendary path—from the sun-drenched shores of Galilee to the serene silence of the Sainte-Baume massif in Provence.

I cater for all types of events – mostly for retreats but also for parties, corporate entertaining, weddings, festivals, crew catering, in-home cooking and everything in between.

In addition, I host special dinners inspired by Mary Magdalene, featuring recipes straight from my cookbook, The Taste of Her Journey.

With 20 years catering experience I can create original and exciting menus to suit varying budgets and facilities – mostly plant based of course, but we can talk about everything.

For years I have been travelling through France to assist people organizing a retreat. With a car and suitcase full of pots and pans, beautiful serving dishes and wonderful scenting spices, I drive everywhere and work with you to develop a menu that takes the wishes of all guests into account. Together we will make it a fantastic retreat because as everyone knows: the kitchen is the beating heart and means so much more than a full stomach.

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“The food was an initiation of its own. It was not simply nourishment for the body – it carried love, devotion and the joy of Swaane who prepared it.”

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I live in the Provence, France, after many years travelling and learning to cook from different cultures, and spices from all over the world. My natural kitchen is a beautiful mix of the colourful Mediterranean cuisine, the flavours of the middle east and the healthy ayurvedic homeostasis, mostly based on vegetables. But the most important ingredient is <love>, the love for vegetables, the love for cooking, the love for sharing food with others.

With love,

Swaane Lauwaert

“The food was an iniation of its own. It was not simply nourishment for the body – it carried love, devotion and the joy of Swaane who prepared it.” – Tanya Ryan.

Photo: Louise Van Gend

Ateliers: 83860 Nans-les-Pins & 13001 Marseille
Telephone: +33 (0)789 06 32 01

info@lacuisineverte.com