The art of cooking is explored in this light-hearted documentary with Doris Dörrie and the Zen priest of cookery, Edward Brown. Together they show that food is more than just pure nutrition and that cooking is a feast for the senses as well as an act of love and generosity.

Edward Brown is a hot-tempered, and at the same time, cheerful Zen priest. He combines philosophical thoughts about Zen meditation with practical explanations about cooking. His recipes are easy to follow yet rich in flavor and aroma. For him, a simple watermelon contains the universe, and in his pots and pans he prepares not just food, but mountains and rivers.