Have you all been enjoying this season of Ultimate Recipe Showdown on the Food Network? I was so inspired when I saw Emily, Jenny, and Camilla, on the last season that I decided to enter a few recipes of my own last April. I sent off four recipes and promptly forgot about it, because I knew the odds were slim to none of getting picked. So, you can imagine my surprise when I got a call that I was in the running to become one of the four finalists on the cakes and desserts show! After several more rounds of cuts, Food Network made it official and I was off to NYC in September to film the show!
Remember, when I just happened to meet Emily (whose Comfort Foods show aired a few weeks ago!) at Chelsea Market, home of the Food Network? And when I said edible cookie dough was on my mind a lot lately? And when I said I was encouraged to come up with an original cake recipe? Yep, all related to the show! I’m so glad the cat is finally out of the bag because I can’t wait to share everything about this amazing experience with you! I still can’t believe I’m going to be on Food Network – the Food Network, which I watch all the time!
My episode airs Sunday, April 11 at 9pm EST/ 8pm CST! Will my caramelized plantain cupcakes or peanut butter cookie dough brownies bring home the $25K?!? You’ll just have to tune in to find out. I’m so excited to watch and will be posting a recap with a bunch of pictures and a behind the scenes account of the show after it airs, so stay tuned for that as well. You can also check out a video interview by The Boston Foodie about the show here – thanks Will!
Cake, Batter, and Bowl features my original recipes for quick, healthy, and inexpensive weeknight meals and indulgent weekend treats. Enjoy!
WAHOO! I am so excited for you and I hope, hope, hope you win. Can’t wait to watch.
Wow! That is awesome beyond words…how exciting!! Congrats
Congrats! I cannot wait to watch next Sunday and see you on the show! I hope you win!
I hope I can watch it over here…
Congratulations, Kerstin! That is so exciting. I just checked out your competition… I think you’ve got this!
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That is SO cool. Congratulations, Kerstin. I will definitely watch the show on Sunday. I hope you win. I will say a prayer for you.
xo
Nisrine
OMG Kerstin,can’t wait to see you on TV.
Wow Kerstin, congrats!!! That is soooo amazing that you will be on Food Network. Win or lose that has to be a once in a lifetime experience. I can’t wait to watch it!
Congrats Kerstin! That’s awesome. Can’t wait to see the episode.
Oh congrats! Looking forward to know when it went!
this is the most exciting news I’ve gotten all day! That is SOOO awesome! I always knew you were a winner. And your food is super awesome. I am jumping with joy for you!
Love that show! Can’t wait to watch you! I would wish you good luck, but it’s already been taped, so I hope you win!
OHMYGAWD!! Kerstin!! I’m so freaking thrilled for you! that is amazing!! Unfortunately, I don’t have a TV…so I can’t watch Food Network…anyway you can get a clip of it to post it on your blog?
Congrats Kerstin, that is so exciting! I will have to remember to DVR this!
Oh my goodness!! I am so excited for you, I just popped over from your comment on my website and am so glad I did. Can’t wait to watch your episode. How incredible was that by the way? The whole experience was just awesome. I want to go back to NYC so badly. I’ll be crossing my fingers for you while watching!!
Wow, how exciting! I’ll be sure to tune in and hope you win!
Congrats! I’m glad the cat is finally out of the bag too. I kept watching and waiting for you so I’ll definitely be watching on Sunday! Good luck – even though that will have no bearing on the already decided outcome!
Congrats! This is amazing news and I’m so happy for you. Good luck!
I would be out-of-my-mind wild at having to keep such a secret. I will be watching. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Congrats Kerstin! I’m so excited for you! I cannot wait to see your episode
Woo-hooo! Way to go, girl!! We got rid of our cable, but I’ll try to stream it. See how techie that sounded? Now I hope I can figure out how to actually do that.
I am so thrilled for you! Wow! How surreal that must be! Kudos to you for going for it, and getting picked. I’m going to record your episode and cheer you on. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventure!
Congrats! That is so so exciting and you (and your creativity!) totally deserve it
Can’t wait to hear more…
How awesome! Congrats to you, I will definitely be watching!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Super exciting!!! I can’t wait to see it! Congratulations!!!!!!
How exciting! Congrats! I’ll make a note to watch!
Excitement! I hope you won.
THAT is awesome, Kerstin! I remember seeing you meet Emily and I never would have connected that you both were on URS! Can’t wait to see it!
OMG…congrats congrats congrats!!! That is super awesome. I am jumping for joy for you!!!! You will do great!
terrific–i can’t wait to read about your experience. i’m currently tv-less, so i’ll be relying on your report!
OH MY GOSH!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! $25k or not, that is a serious honor! You are amazing, and so are your recipes! I know, I’ve tried several!!! Congrats, Kerstin!!!! I’ll definitely tune in!
Kerstin, this is so exciting…look forward to hear more about it
OMG OMG OMG… And we knew you when
Best of luck, and i will be watching!
You are amazing! Congratulations! I can’t believe you were able to keep the secret for so long. I can’t wait to watch you on the Food Network. I know you’ll be awesome. And those recipes sound absolutely mouthwatering! I am SO happy for you!
I’m both proud and envious all at the same time. I heard a rumor that you were going to be on and am proud that it is true! Your recipes are fantastic so you deserve it.
HOW EXCITING! Yay for you. So happy for you.
congratulations! i love that show
That’s so cool! I definitely have to remember to watch!
i am so excited!!! you are awesome
Kristin, that’s so awesome. Like truly amazing! Good for you. I can’t wait to see your show. I’m going to DVR it so I don’t forget!
And I just called you Kristin. sorry KERSTIN. I’m a dope!
Waw, Kristin!! I am so excited for you,..that’s great news!! Well done!! Yeah!!
You do us proud!!! I hope you win, my friend!
Congratulations! That’s fantastic. Can’t wait to see if you win–hope you did!
So many congratulations! I can’t wait to watch you in action!
That is extremely awesome… I can’t wait to watch!
So very cool, can’t wait to watch and see how you did!!
Omg Kerstin, that is awesome!!! So excited for you and I can’t wait to watch the show!! I can’t believe you kept this secret for so long
Yay!
I think I would die if I were to be on Food Network–congrats! SO cool!
Congratulations!!! What an amazing opportunity!!! I can’t wait to watch!
I Am SOO excited to have found your blog today! I will most DEFINITELY be a new follower and fan! I’m moving to the Boston area in August so maybe i’ll get to run into or meet a Showdown winner (I’ll have to watch the show to find out huh?)!!!!
I LOVE the creativity of your recipes – the chickpea sweet potato tart really inspired me. You’re a wonderful writer, cook, and photographer. LOVE that you include nutritional facts and cost for each recipe.
Can’t wait to read more!!
Dear “FAVORITE GRANDAUGHTER”
Hoping you and A. had a lovely Easter Holiday, and now enjoying spring. Can’t tell you how very excited we are to see you on National TV …Also,congratulations on your 5K, you are a marvel, we’ll go a step further, how about a National Treasure….
Our love, G&G
wow! congrats
Whoooo hooooo! Congrats!!! You’re amazing! I can’t wait to watch the show. You’re going to do so well!
Wow! I loved watching Emily on the show and now you will be on too! That is terrific! I will definitely be tuning in and hoping that you win!!!!
Aw how awesome!! Congratulations and best of luck – we’ll be rooting for you!
Awww, thanks so much for all your support everyone
Your sweet comments have really made my day! I’m excited and a bit nervous to watch on Sunday. I hope you all enjoy the show!
Oh, Kerstin! I got goosebumps! That’s fantastic! Good for you …you go girl! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!
~ingrid
I’m so excited and happy for you! I’m doing a happy dance in my seat! I can’t wait to see it!
You know what I love….the eternal hope. Just send in the recipes….just maybe….and maybe won the day….at least you got to be int he finals. Good on you dearie – keep doing what you love!
How exciting! I haven’t watched any of the episodes, but I am going to tivo this one and cheer you on! Good luck!
I’m watching you on Food Network right now! Love your website!
I am wicked excited for your URS appearance and hope that you win! I was on last year and hoping maybe to get back again next year! Good luck! Watching right now with fingers crossed for you!
I’m watching u on TV right now!!!!!!! You’re a lot taller than what I pictured you as
This is SO EXCITING .. watching a blogger buddy compete on the Food Network .. this is the big time, girl! Congrats!
Too bad abt the plantain cupcakes (I would’ve given u the prize, but then I’m biased) .. but I’m still watching to see if your PB brownies win over those judges .. *fingers crossed*!
I’m in the middle of watching the Show, but because your Brownies looked SO GOOD I had to find your Blog! I just found your recipe at Food Network and can’t wait to make them with my daughters. Now I need to go and finish the Show
Tuned in tonight just to watch you. Just recently started following your blog. Seeing you on TV tonight made me felt like I have know you forever haha! I can’t wait to try some of your recipes! They look amazing
aawwww i am so sorry u didn’t win. i think u should have. are u going to put the brownies recipe on the website?
You did a great job!!! My husband made me come right in after the show to get your recipe for the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies!!! I will definitely be making them! Thank you for sharing your talent!!!
I’ve been watching Ultimate Recipe Showdown since the first “battle”…….my husband was fooling with the channels and we didn’t catch the very beginning…but when I saw you….I thought gee she looks familiar..then I realized where I’d “seen” you….on out blog!
You did a GREAT job, Kerstin……I can’t imagine the pressure of cooking with cameras and Guy and judges….I have enough pressure in my own kitchen! Those cupcakes looked so good and your brownies? Oh my goodness! They looked AMAZING!
Congratulations on getting picked….it was SO COOL to see someone I “knew” on TV! Hat’s off to you…from one blogger from MA to another.
Great job tonight on the show tonight! I was excited to see that you had a food blog and am looking forward to check it out!
Congrats! I would love try your Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies they look and sound delicious. My kids would LOVE it!
Saw you on Ultimate Recipe Showdown and had to check out your food blog. Even though you didn’t win, your recipes looked great and I wanted to try them. Thanks for representing scientists who love to cook, as I am one of them.
I’m watching u on TV right now!!!!!!! You’re a lot taller than what I pictured you as
This is SO EXCITING .. watching a blogger buddy compete on the Food Network .. this is the big time, girl! Congrats! Too bad abt the plantain cupcakes (I would’ve given u the prize, but then I’m biased) .. but I’m still watching to see if your PB brownies win over those judges .. *fingers crossed*!
Wow!! Congratulations! I’ll be watching for you!!
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