Howdy Bloggers! 
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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By Christine, on May 20th, 2013
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
By Christine, on May 12th, 2013
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
By Christine, on March 7th, 2013
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
By Christine, on March 2nd, 2013
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!
By Christine, on March 2nd, 2013
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)
By Christine, on February 16th, 2013
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
By Christine, on February 9th, 2013
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
By Christine, on February 9th, 2013
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
By Christine, on February 5th, 2013
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
By Christine, on February 2nd, 2013
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
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