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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2180 0 http://esskunst.org/?p=2172 http://esskunst.org/?p=2172#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 16:07:26 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2172 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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2172 1 http://esskunst.org/?p=2150 http://esskunst.org/?p=2150#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:18:52 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2150

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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2150 1 http://esskunst.org/?p=2112 http://esskunst.org/?p=2112#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:18:23 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2112 A few weekends ago Michael and I had a cooking dinner date with Michael’s brother Andreas and his wife Andrea. We enjoy hanging out and cooking together.

This time we had some Miso Soup with silk tofu as a starter. Then Michael made his famous fried Asian noodles and Andrea and I did some roasted . . . → Read More: Cooking for the family with the family!]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2112 3 http://esskunst.org/?p=2124 http://esskunst.org/?p=2124#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:52:37 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2124

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)]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2124 0 http://esskunst.org/?p=2098 http://esskunst.org/?p=2098#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:31:10 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2098

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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2098 4 http://esskunst.org/?p=2067 http://esskunst.org/?p=2067#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:09:51 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2067

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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2067 0 http://esskunst.org/?p=2075 http://esskunst.org/?p=2075#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:00:50 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2075 Welcome to my blog friends & fellow bloggers!

esskunst is my nutrition and cooking blog. I am a nutritionist and food scientist with a big love for good homemade non-convenience foods made from authentic recipes.

My best friend Meigan from New York City and I started our blog post season #cakefriday last year because . . . → Read More: Let’s Get Social Linky Party Blog Hop]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2075 5 http://esskunst.org/?p=2051 http://esskunst.org/?p=2051#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:04:29 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2051

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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2051 0 http://esskunst.org/?p=2038 http://esskunst.org/?p=2038#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:42:55 +0000 Christine http://esskunst.org/?p=2038 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]]> http://esskunst.org/?feed=rss2&p=2038 0