Handed down through history
Spelt is at the heart of cooking in the tradition of Hildegard von Bingen. On this page you can read what has been preserved of her teaching on the subject – and how we as a mill have specialised entirely in it with our products.
Handed down through history
Hildegard von Bingen speaks of “the best of grains”
Spelt is the best of grains; it is warm and fatty and strong, and it is milder than all other grains. It provides the person who eats it with good flesh and good blood, and it makes the human mind happy and full of joy. And however it is eaten – be it in bread or in other dishes – it is good and mild.
We reproduce this quotation as a historical source. It describes Hildegard’s view of spelt – it is not a statement about health effects of our products.
A holistic view
The Hildegard way of life looks at the person as a whole. Four areas belong together – on the plate and beyond it:
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Food
At its heart is spelt – “good and mild”, as Hildegard describes it, whether in bread or in other dishes.
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Thoughts and feelings
The mind belongs to it too: Hildegard credits spelt with making the mind “happy and full of joy”.
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Dealing with stress
How we deal with stress is part of this way of life too – not just what comes to the table.
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Exercise
Taking time to move is, for us, as much a part of this way of life as the meal itself.
What we need today are concepts that do not depend on fashion, but rest on human nature and human wellbeing.
Our specialisation
With good reason, we are turning once more to this ancient grain, which holds a special place in the Hildegard tradition. Through our work with Dr. Hertzka and Dr. Strehlow, we have specialised entirely, with our products, in cooking in the tradition of Hildegard von Bingen. With herbs and spices from this tradition we enrich the menu – and are happy to share tips and ideas for the modern kitchen.
Processed according to the guidelines of
Dr. Hertzka.
Good to know
What has come down to us from Hildegard von Bingen is a historical source — not a medical statement. Our pages and products pass this tradition on; they are no substitute for medical advice.
Recommendations according to Dr. Hertzka & Dr. Strehlow
A selection from our Hildegard range – from spelt flour to books.
