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I'm Christine, your host at esskunst food coaching. I'm an almost 30 year old German food lover, nutritionist, partner in crime, love and life.

I love traveling the world but mostly I am a BIG fan of Southern California. Michael, called MJ, is my better half for over 7 years now. I love him dearly and together we can conquer the world!

Dogs are my fave pets and cars my second passion after food.

I'm looking forward to sharing all my adventures with you!

xoxo, C

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Being a ghost-baker: Fruit Tart #cakefriday week 23

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Michael needed a fruit cake/pie/tart for a “fruit-themed” baking challenge in his office. He asked me if I could be his ghost-baker girl. It was fun coming up with an idea for his cake and I decided to go with a passion fruit yogurt tart topped with fresh fruit. I love these kinds of tart . . . → Read More: Being a ghost-baker: Fruit Tart #cakefriday week 23

Mandarine Meringue Pie #cakefriday week 21/2013

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This week it’s all about meringue I love meringue cakes, pies, tarts. You name it, I like it! I also enjoy citrus flavored pastries so I thought why not bring both of them together.

I will share a wonderful recipe for a 9 inch cake for you. HAPPY CAKEFRIDAY!

For the crust

1.5 . . . → Read More: Mandarine Meringue Pie #cakefriday week 21/2013

#cakefriday week 19 Strawberry Shortcakes with Avocado – California Style

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WOW! I have been a lazy blogger lately! But I missed all of you pepps out there though! I was a little embarressed when I saw that my last post was as old as March 7th!! It was really time to get back in the game of baking and blogging! I had a terrible flu . . . → Read More: #cakefriday week 19 Strawberry Shortcakes with Avocado – California Style

#cakefriday week 9/2013 Caramel Almond Buchteln (little yeast dumplings/ cakes)

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Buchteln are a Bavrian/ Austrian Classic. They are made from yeast dough, baked in a buttered pan, served with compote, vanilla sauce or fresh fruit. You can also fill them with your favorite jam, fruit or nuts.

I did a little larger version of these cakes that were baked in a buttered soufflé mold . . . → Read More: #cakefriday week 9/2013 Caramel Almond Buchteln (little yeast dumplings/ cakes)

Sweet or Savory? Endless Pancakes & Crêpes

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In Germany we love our pancakes (Pfannkuchen). As a kid there was nothing better than a fluffy pancake with strawberry jam, rolled and then sprinkled with some sugar and cinnamon. BIG YUM!

Then there came the fancy French crêpe filled with all kinds of delicious treats and/ or classic French desserts like Crêpes . . . → Read More: Sweet or Savory? Endless Pancakes & Crêpes

Simple Fig Tart with Puff Pastry #cakefriday week 2/2013

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Are you looking for a very easy and fast dessert recipe? You have come to the right place!

You only need

Pre-made puffpastry dough butter for the tart pan 1 cup cream cheese 1 egg yolk some stevia to taste lemon zest 1 fresh fig per person

Preheat your oven as directed on . . . → Read More: Simple Fig Tart with Puff Pastry #cakefriday week 2/2013

Chocolate Lover’s Tart #cakefriday week 1/2013

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Hi guys,

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you! I have been so busy that I start #CAKEFRIDAY late this year! Oh no, I hope this is not an omen!

I always wanted to try a chocolate ganache and this is my first shot at it. The tarts turned out super cute and they . . . → Read More: Chocolate Lover’s Tart #cakefriday week 1/2013

Healthy Roasted Winter Apples Recipe – Filled with Nuts, Jam & Oats

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Hi guys!

I think Michael from www.justanotherpen.de was ready for a sweet treat after breaking one of his favorite pens today. Instead of getting a bandaid I made him these healthy roasted winter apples. I love them as a dessert or just an afternoon snack on a weekend. You can do endless variations on . . . → Read More: Healthy Roasted Winter Apples Recipe – Filled with Nuts, Jam & Oats

Chocolate Lava Cake Dessert #cakefriday week 52/2012

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Happy CAKEFRIDAY everyone! Another week has gone by and I am sharing these little chocolate lava cake wonders with you today. We have been baking them at work a few weeks back and I made them for a casual dinner with friends for dessert a few weekends back.

Serve the muffins when they still . . . → Read More: Chocolate Lava Cake Dessert #cakefriday week 52/2012

Pumpkin-Caramel Tart with Cream Cheese Frosting #cakefriday special week 49/2012

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Did I tell you that I fell in love with pumpkin? You love pumpkin, too? – Great! Then you’ll love this recipe for a Pumpkin Caramel Tart. Pumpkin season is almost over but I did this cake the day befor I left for South Africa. This is why I didn#t have any chance to post . . . → Read More: Pumpkin-Caramel Tart with Cream Cheese Frosting #cakefriday special week 49/2012