009 - St. Hildegard, the Rhine Wine Cobbler, and How to Drink Like a Saint, Pt. 3

Mike and Alexandra talk about St. Hildegard of Bingen, her interest in food as medicine, and the influence of strong women like her in the Church and society. They also continue their five-part series on drinking like a saint.

St. Hildegard of Bingen: September 17th

Drink: The Rhine Wine Cobbler

1 tsp. Simple syrup

½ oz. Lemon juice

Rhine wine, such as a Blue Nun Riesling

1 Lemon twist and mint spring (for garnish)

Build the syrup and lemon juice in an old fashioned glass and fill with ice. Top with Rhine wine and garnish with lemon twist and mint.

St. Hildegard’s Cookies of Joy Recipe

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons butter

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup raw honey

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 2 1/2 cups spelt flour (you can usually find it in the baking aisle)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter, then add it to a medium bowl with the sugar, honey, and egg yolks. Beat gently, then fold in the rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate the dough for an hour.

  2. Flour a surface and then roll out the cookie dough until about a 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into small circles using a cookie cutter or an upturned glass.

  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until a golden-brown. Let cool, then enjoy.

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