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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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#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)

White Opulent Gugl Sponge Cake #cakefriday week 5/2013

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Meigan and I continue our #cakefriday journey in 2013 and this is esskunst’s recipe #5 this year. I found the inspiration for it in a baking magazine and loved this opulent but also sophisticated look. Underneath the silky frosting hides a fluffy sponge cake flavored with oranges and lemon.

You can create this . . . → Read More: White Opulent Gugl Sponge Cake #cakefriday week 5/2013

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

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

Poppy Seed Twists – A variation

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I love poppy seeds! Do you? My mom makes the best poppy seed strudel and I hope I can feature it for you guys in a few days. She usually bakes it for Christmas and it’s just one thing: delish!

I had some leftover dough the other day and wanted to bake something else . . . → Read More: Poppy Seed Twists – A variation

Poppy Seed Gugelhupf – A Classic #cakefriday week 51/2012

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This Gugelhupf is a classic also baked in the Eastern part of France using a yeast dough that requires a lot of love and care by the baker My grandma, being from Austria, also has a wonderful recipe for this type of cake. I will share that one with you some time in the . . . → Read More: Poppy Seed Gugelhupf – A Classic #cakefriday week 51/2012

Hazelnut Swirls with Lemon Glaze #cakefriday week 50/2012

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Simple yeast dough

500g of wheat flour 50g sugar 1 sachet dry yeast (I used 40g of fresh yeast) 1 generous pinch of salt 150 ml milk, lukewarm 50g butter, melted 2 eggs

Fillings

sugar and cinnamon or poppy seeds or chopped nuts or caramel …

I used about 1 cup of chopped nuts . . . → Read More: Hazelnut Swirls with Lemon Glaze #cakefriday week 50/2012

Pull apart Muffins with different fillings

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Simple yeast dough

500g of wheat flour 50g sugar 1 sachet dry yeast (I used 40g of fresh yeast) 1 generous pinch of salt 150 ml milk, lukewarm 50g butter, melted 2 eggs

Fillings

sugar and cinnamon poppy seeds crushed nuts caramel …

Preparing the dough:

This dough is super easily made. You can . . . → Read More: Pull apart Muffins with different fillings