Forum for a healthy and esthetic food culture
Forum for a healthy and esthetic food culture
A post by Simona, September 27, 2026 Today I would like to describe the principles that can be used to compose and prepare a harmonious meal, based on the concept of holistic vegetarian cuisine. In its original sense, the Greek word ἁρμονία (harmonia) meant “connection, union, appropriate ratio, agreement, harmony, melody” (1). In this sense, […]
The Ether of Life is described as appearing in shades of rose or pink. The ethers themselves do not possess actual color, yet they can work upon us as if they were colored.
The chemical ether is associated with the element of water. It is described as an etheric force that continually contracts. Through this ongoing contraction it exerts an outwardly attracting effect while at the same time generating a subtle counter‑movement.
How does the light ether affect the atmosphere, plants, and human beings?
When the light ether is active in the atmosphere, nature appears in a clear and lively interplay of light and shadow. This light affects the observer, as though space itself were opening, making the atmosphere appear wide and transparent. The sensory impression unfolds a fine and vibrant feeling that allows the space to become open and expansive.
“Barley” was the topic of the video conference held by the Forum for Holistic Vegetarian Cooking Art on July 24, 2026. Fourteen participants from five countries attended. The next video conference will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The Telegram group “Holistic Vegetarian Cooking Art” is a public group dedicated to […]
Creating a healthful meal A post by Stella, translated from German in June 2026 I found the following note in Sigrid Königseder’s recipe notes: “Barley with buttermilk and dill. Pour 3.5 times the amount of boiling water over the barley, or bring it to a brief boil. Then let it soak in the oven at […]
The Forum for Holistic Vegetarian Cooking Art is an initiative dedicated to deepening our relationship with food and food crops, thereby contributing to a new food culture. To this end, we meet once a month online in the Telegram group Holistic Vegetarian Cooking Art, as well as in person in the small village of Lundo in Trentino, Italy.
From the perspective of a holistic approach to nutrition, as pioneered by figures such as Rudolf Steiner, Udo Renzenbrink, and Heinz Grill, the presence and effects of silicic acid in the diet is an important and fascinating topic. In both, plants and the human body, this primarily involves the stems, leaf regions,husks and awns of cereal ears; in humans, it involves all ligaments and supporting tissues, the skind and the senses.
“In nature lives a delicate magic, a fairy‑tale‑like romantic play of light and shadow, a quiet sounding and ringing of sprouting and thriving.” Heinz Grill The Life of the Plant The question of how a plant is able to grow, is likely of interest to everyone. A plant germinates, sends out roots, the leaves begin […]
Holistic vegetarian cuisine integrates the whole person into the process of eating. We invite you to learn about this culinary art and the associated research work in our video conferences and to engage in an exchange with us.
