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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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Sweet & savory Tarte Tartin baking on the BBQ #cakefriday week 20/2013

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Happy weekend guys! It’s a nice long weekend ’cause of a national holiday. YEAH! Michael is on a boy’s adventure and I kick back and relax at home. Just a cup of coffee, my couch and me!

I know I am, again (!!!); late for #CAKEFRIDAY but I have a recipe for you! I . . . → Read More: Sweet & savory Tarte Tartin baking on the BBQ #cakefriday week 20/2013

#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 10/2013: A bday cake for a special someone – Forrest Berry – Red Velvet Cake

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This #cakefriday is dedicated to a very special someone who is very close to my heart but unfortunately too many miles away from me! It’s Meigan’s birthday this weekend and I thought what was better than baking her a cakefriday birthday cake? Meigan and I have met many years ago through our mutural friend . . . → Read More: #cakefriday week 10/2013: A bday cake for a special someone – Forrest Berry – Red Velvet Cake

#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)

Filled Donuts (or doughnuts?) for #cakefriday week 7/2013

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Hi guys!

In Germany we have the tradition of filled donuts called Berliner or Krapfen that originally were designed as a high calorie food before starting the fasting period centuries ago.

These donuts are very popular and come with different forstings and fillings. The classic filling is strawberry or apricot jam and spinkled with . . . → Read More: Filled Donuts (or doughnuts?) for #cakefriday week 7/2013

Sweet & Savory Treats with Puff Pastry #cakefriday week 6/2013

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This week I am going to share two easy treat recipes with you. We will go sweet & savory using a low fat puff pastry dough which is a store bought convenience product.

You will only 3 ingredients:

Nutella Gorgonzola Cheese puf pastry dough

DONE!!

Preheat the oven to the temperature . . . → Read More: Sweet & Savory Treats with Puff Pastry #cakefriday week 6/2013

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

Mini Marshmallow & Almond Cookies #cakefriday week 4/2013

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This recipe makes about 12 cookies.

3/4 cup melted butter or margarine 1/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs

1/2 tbl spoon baking soda pinch of salt

1 cup whole weat flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup crushed almonds (pealed almonds) 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Preheat oven to . . . → Read More: Mini Marshmallow & Almond Cookies #cakefriday week 4/2013

#cakefriday week 3/2013: Heart-Cheese Cake

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I never posted last week’s recipe for our ‘cakefriday cake! I’m really sorry for skipping the post but the week was super busy and I didn’t have to time and drive to sit down and type the recipe.

But I’ll post some pics today and hopefully will be adding the recipe soon, too.

. . . → Read More: #cakefriday week 3/2013: Heart-Cheese Cake

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