23 September
Photo: Lila la Loop Donut – originally doughnuts – origin of the trendy pastry. Donuts are more than just sweet pastries – they are small, golden-brown circles with a long history, and their enjoyment is still appreciated by many today. Whether decorated with icing, chocolate, or colorful sprinkles, they attract attention not only at Baldeneysee, but worldwide [...] Read More
23 September
Photo: Lila la Loop Hush Puppies – Southern Soul Food for the Baldeneysee. Hush puppies are small, deep-fried cornmeal balls that originated in the American Southern cuisine. Their curious name is said to stem from an old custom of soldiers or hunters: To quiet barking dogs, these hot pieces of dough were thrown to them – accompanied by the cry of "Hush, puppies!" [...] Read More
23 September
Photo: Lila la Loop Churros with toffee sauce – crispy and caramelized. Crispy, golden brown, and irresistibly sweet – churros are no longer confined to Spanish streets. Even in the heart of the Ruhr region, where pithead towers once dominated the landscape, these deep-fried dough sticks have found their place – as a sweet reminder of faraway places and [...] Read More
23 September
Photo: Lila la Loop Crispy Baklava – Puff pastry meets mining romance. When the sun glitters over the Baldeneysee and the scent of freshly brewed mocha wafts through the allotment gardens, one thing is indispensable: a piece of crispy baklava. This sweet masterpiece made of wafer-thin dough, nuts, and syrup has long since found its firm place in the heart of the Ruhr region. [...] Read More
23 September
Photo: Lila la Loop Blueberry Hand Pies – British Lifestyle at Baldeneysee. The Ruhr region is a place of contrasts – shaped by its industrial past and at the same time full of green oases, cultural diversity, and surprising culinary discoveries. One of these places, where history and the present meet in a particularly charming way, is Baldeneysee in Essen. Here, [...] Read More
23 September
Photo: Lila la Loop Cake Pops – Small Balls, Big Impact. Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest impression – and cake pops are sweet proof of that. These charming mini cakes on a stick are not only a real eye-catcher on any coffee table, but also a creative baking treat for all ages. Whether as [...] Read More