About Kathrin
Welcome to my kitchen!
I’m Kathrin, a passionate baker, blogger, cookbook author, and food photographer.
I live in a small village near Munich with my husband Jan and our two children.
For me, baking has always been more than a hobby—it's my balance, my passion, and my happy place.
I love sharing my recipes with a focus on natural ingredients and storytelling, hoping to inspire others to find joy in baking.
Welcome to Baking for Happiness, the blog magazine dedicated to baking and pure joy. Our website is a gathering place for everyone who loves to bake. It doesn’t matter if you prefer sweet treats like cookies and muffins or savory delights like pizza and bread; whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, if you like it indulgent or healthy—we have something for you.
"Baking for Happiness" is the international version of our award-winning German food portal Backen Macht Glücklich (which translates to "Baking Makes You Happy"), one of the largest food blogs in the German-speaking world since 2012.
Who is behind "Baking for Happiness"?
Hi! I’m Kathrin, and together with my husband Jan, we are the team behind "Baking for Happiness." We’re both from Bavaria, Germany, and we have a deep love for the Alps, the Bavarian way of life, and, of course, for cooking and baking. With our two children, we live in a small village near Munich, where we enjoy experimenting in the kitchen and testing new recipes.
Our German site, "Backen Macht Glücklich," began as a joint project. Jan handles the design, the blog’s technical side, and—most importantly—the taste tests! As for me, I’m responsible for the content, photography, and recipe development.
Baking isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s my passion, my balance, and my way to boost my mood. I’ve been baking since I was a child, and I’ve attended numerous courses and workshops to refine my skills. However, my greatest teacher has always been—and still is—my grandmother, who instilled in me the joy of baking with simple, natural ingredients.
I'm a trained editor and a professional journalist. In 2012, after several years working in newspaper offices, I decided to become a freelance journalist and professional blogger. My areas of focus are nutrition, health, and social topics. Alongside running this blog, I also work as a corporate blogger, recipe developer, author, and consultant for various publishers and companies.
Over the years, I’ve been honored with prestigious media awards, including the German Richard von Weizsäcker Journalism Prize and the EU Commission’s Journalism Prize. Managing our two websites, "Baking for Happiness" and "Backen Macht Glücklich," allows me to combine my greatest passions: writing and baking.
Quality over quantity, passion and authenticity
On this page, I’m excited to share wonderful inspirations with you. My principle is: Quality over quantity! "Baking Makes You Happy" isn’t just a huge recipe database, but a magazine with heart and soul. You can trust my articles, recipes, and reviews. Every recipe is personally developed—often based on cherished family recipes or classic basics—and tested multiple times.
The best critics are my husband, our children, family, and friends. If a recipe doesn’t win them over, it doesn’t make it to the blog. All baking recipes and photos are "real." There are no copied instructions with stock images that don’t match the recipe. No gimmicks like shaving foam or hairspray on cakes.
As a journalist, I want to offer more than just plain instructions. I tell stories—about baking experiences, trends, interesting people, and projects. In detailed reviews, I explore baking books and baking tools that I've tested myself.
In the experiments section, you’ll find everything related to healthy baking—from tests with alternative ingredients to recipes suitable for those with allergies, diabetes, or vegan diets.
My extensive experience as a health and food journalist is a big help here. In the "how to bake better" section, you’ll find tips and tricks to improve your baking skills and make your time in the kitchen even more enjoyable.
My philosophy on baking
I have a passion for baking with natural and unprocessed ingredients. However, I’d describe my approach to health and indulgence as very balanced. The motto "Balance is everything" fits best. Since this site is all about the wonderful hobby of baking—in all its delightful forms—you’ll find a variety of content and recipes. I love to bake things that are both healthier and indulgent, sometimes light and fruity, sometimes rich and chocolatey.
So, enjoy reading, browsing, and baking! If you’d like to become a regular reader and don’t want to miss any new recipes, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.
I hope I can inspire you with my joy of baking 🙂
Image credits: DKV/Katrin Winner