When does the lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 18:30 to about 20:30 in the Town Hall Speichersdorf.

What is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee is 5 euros per person according to the official event page.

Are there any special notes for what to bring?

Yes, please bring a cup and a spoon; other materials will be provided by the event.

Is the venue accessible?

The Town Hall Speichersdorf has been awarded the Bavaria barrier-free seal and has barrier-free access; details can be found on the municipal website.

Are there parking facilities on site?

According to the event page, sanitary facilities and a dedicated parking area are available at the venue.

Will there be a book signing or Q and A?

No confirmed information is available on that; please contact the VHS Speichersdorf if needed.

Herbs, Spices, Voice: Johanna Eisner Unfolds Hildegard's Kitchen in Speichersdorf Live

Name: Lecture: Herbs and Spices – The Hormones in the Kitchen according to Hildegard of Bingen
Start: 2026-04-16T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-16T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Speichersdorf

Sensory Culinary Knowledge: Hildegard's Herbs as Fine 'Hormones' of Taste

An evening for the mind and palate: In the Speichersdorf town hall, speaker Johanna Eisner unfolds the art of Hildegard's cuisine. Amidst soothing scents, precise herbal knowledge, and understandable cultural history, a reading atmosphere arises that connects knowledge, taste, and tradition – a literary experience beyond the pages of books.

Hildegard's Legacy: Where Language Becomes Recipes

Hildegard of Bingen, abbess, visionary, and author of 'Physica' and 'Causae et curae', translated observations of nature into clear narratives. The lecture links these sources to today's cuisine: spices become stylistic accents, herbs become bearers of balance – a dialogue between text and plate.

Herbs, Sound, Body: The Voice as the Spice of Knowledge

When a voice illuminates the spice palette, language gains flavor: sage, thyme, spelt & co. take center stage as protagonists of a healing-oriented culinary art. Precise terminology, clear dramaturgy, and narrative rhythm make the art of language tangible – from the historical source to today's application.

Practical and Sensual: Small Rituals, Great Impact

All you need to bring is a cup and a spoon – the rest emerges in the space: scents, textures, memories. This transforms culinary culture into an author encounter with Hildegard's thinking: moderate, mindful, effective. Literature and the art of living shake hands.

Cultural Context: Between Vision and Everyday Life

The evening frames Hildegard's work within the literary scene and cultural discourse: genre boundaries blur between healing, natural studies, and spiritual prose. It addresses narrative quality, historical reception, and the relevance of a wise, moderate way of life.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect a concentrated, inspiring lecture with palpable connection to text, tradition, and taste. Anyone who wants to experience the connection between literature, herbal knowledge, and kitchen practice live should not miss this evening.