Tradition for Everyday Life
Recipes according to Hildegard von Bingen
Hildegard von Bingen was not only a significant mystic and visionary, but also a pioneer of conscious nutrition. Her recipes are far more than mere cooking instructions – they are part of a comprehensive life concept that connects nutrition, herbs and spirituality.
In the Hildegard kitchen, natural, unadulterated ingredients take centre stage. Particularly valued are spelt, fennel, sweet chestnut, certain herbs and moderate enjoyment. The dishes are meant not only to nourish, but also to be prepared consciously and mindfully.
The Foundations of Nutrition according to Hildegard
In her writings, Hildegard distinguished between recommended and less recommended foods. According to her teachings, many foods play a special role in conscious nutrition.
Among the particularly valued foods are:
- Spelt as a valuable staple food
- Fennel as a versatile herb in Hildegard's teachings
- Sweet chestnut as a firm component of the Hildegard kitchen
- Wormwood, galangal, pellitory as spices for the daily kitchen
- Moderation as a central principle – in quantity and preparation
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Popular Hildegard Recipes for Everyday Life
The recipes according to Hildegard are simple yet well-considered – they combine nutritional value, flavour and tradition.
Spelt Vegetable Soup
A soothing soup made from spelt semolina, fennel, carrots and a little galangal. A classic of the Hildegard kitchen.
Fennel Biscuits
Baked goods with fennel, spelt flour and a little honey. A cherished recipe in Hildegard's tradition.
Galangal Wine
White wine is infused with galangal root and gently warmed – one of the most well-known recipes from Hildegard's teachings.
Wormwood Tonic in May
A classic of the spring cure: wormwood, wine and a little honey – a mindful ritual practised over several weeks.
Cooking as a Conscious Practice according to Hildegard
For Hildegard, cooking was more than the preparation of food. It was a conscious act of mindfulness – for oneself, for others and in harmony with nature. Her recipes remain a treasure to this day for all those who wish to eat more consciously.
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