Bas Wiegel has had his hands on food since his early teens, but it has been a long road to where he is now as Chef de Cuisine of Amsterdam’s De Kas Restaurant. He is passionate about all plants and vegetables, food in general, and spending time outside on his bike. For illuminate, Bas opens up in a monthly column that shares a behind the scenes look at life as a plant-based chef. Follow him on Instagram for plenty of plant and food inspiration.