In the witch's kitchen: Radish cream from the recipe book of Saint Hildegard of Bingen

Hildegard was not only a nun, but also a doctor, naturopath, composer and thinker. Her nutritional principles are still relevant today: 

• we should eat seasonal foods, 
• prefer home-grown plants, 
• heal ourselves with the medicinal plants around us, 
• consciously take care of our physical and mental health in our everyday lives. 

The following radish cream can be an excellent companion to homemade sourdough bread for a pleasant snack outdoors. Radish strengthens the immune system and aids digestion, while onion  cleanse the vascular system.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of radishes, without stems
• 100 g sheep's milk cream cheese/cashew cream cheese for vegans
• a few chives/shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon hemp oil
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

Grind the radishes in a food processor and let them drain in a sieve to remove excess water. Mix the radishes with the cream cheese, chopped chives and hemp oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

Recipe source:

Mélanie Schmidt-Ulmann: The Holistic Healing Secrets of Saint Hildegard of Bingen