The Joy of Cookies: humour us a little

from Chasing Stars · host Sarah and Doug

In this episode... Today we celebrate the feast day of polymath saint Hildgard von Bingen with her recipe for Cookies of Joy, and a more palatable modern version.Cadden, Joan. “It Takes All Kinds: Sexuality and Gender Differences in Hildegard of Bingen's Book of Compound Medicine.” Traditio, vol. 40, 1984, pp. 149–174. Cambridge University PressMaddocks, Fiona. Hildegard of Bingen. Faber & Faber, 2013Hildegard von Bingen. Hildegard von Bingen's Physica: The Complete English Translation of Her Classic Work on Health and Healing. Translated by Priscilla Throop, Healing Arts Press, 1998.“The Healing Spice That Inspired St. Hildegard’s Joy Cookies.” Doctor of the SoulO'Neill, Natalie. “This Medieval Cookie Recipe Is a Real Eye-Opener.” Atlas Obscura, 18 Dec. 2017Dominique Ansel BakeryGoldstein, Darra, editor. The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press, 2015.Nelson, Andrea. “Dominique Ansel Shares His Recipe for Sablés Viennois, a Classic French Butter Cookie.” People, 17 June 2024Biohotel Schwanen. “Fasting Week According to Hildegard von Bingen.” Biohotel SchwanenSend us Fan MailHosts: Sarah Davis & Doug RightProducer: Will EllessonAudio Consultant: Ben StaubCover Art: Matt LavertyMusic: jonworthymusic/Salty, Sugar, Sweet - Instrumental/Tribe of NoisePlease support the creators whose work we are attempting to reproduce. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are entirely our own and do not reflect the greater Chasing Stars team. Please like, follow, and share. Thanks again for listening.Website: Welcome to Chasing StarsFacebook: Chasing Stars PodcastInstagram: welcometochasingstarsBlueSky: @chasingstarspod.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected]

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