Strawberries are only in season in early summer here. Unfortunately. Fortunately, you can enjoy these little red fellas as jam all year round. It’s not the same as fresh fruits, of course, but still something ;P Jam on bread is almost boring, which is why I also like to use strawberry jam for cookies, for example. Sometimes as a fruity layer between two cookies, or as a filling, like in these Strawberry Lemon Crinkle Cookies. So good! Everybody loves them here.
When it comes to cheesecakes we often gravitate to no-bake cheesecakes in summer. They are delicious and easy to prepare. However, do not forget those baked cheesecakes – those are great as well. This delicious Baked Strawberry Cheesecake is the perfect example here. Great flavors, great texture… this one can easily keep up with any no-bake cheesecake ;)
As a diabetic, I always have to keep an eye on what I eat. In theory, I can eat anything, but some foods can cause problems. First and foremost, of course, anything with too much sugar added. That’s why I like to fall back on sugar-free or sugar-reduced alternatives – or I come up with something at home without added sugar. This Strawberry Vanilla Jam is made with (almost) no added sugar. Great, if you want to eat less of that white stuff ;P
When I think of classic bakes from Germany, two cakes immediately spring to mind – Black Forest Cake and Bee Sting Cake aka. Bienenstich. Of course, there are many more, but these are the two cakes that have probably been served at home (back in the day) the most. This Bee Sting Cake with Strawberries is a variation of the classic Bienenstich – a great option in summer when fresh strawberries are available from local farmers :)
Summer and strawberries belong together, like the beach and sunburn. I don’t like sunburn, but I love strawberries. They are a great snack on a hot summer day but also work great for any type of dessert – something like these little Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets, for example. Fresh, creamy and super delicious! All you want for summer ;)
Rhubarb is great for desserts – no matter if you want to combine it with some custard, or use it in a cake or tart – everything is more delicious when rhubarb is involved. At least in my opinion. I love rhubarb! Unfortunately, the rhubarb season is always a bit short. This means you have to do something with rhubarb as soon as it hits the stores or the farmer’s market. If you wait a minute too long it might be all over ;P So get some red stalks and bake this delicious Rhubarb Strawberry Loaf Cake! It’s an easy recipe and the result is really tasty!
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
