I think she is the Patron Saint of cooking, who knows why. But we also may not be talking about the same saint; are you asking about the Bible Esther, because I don't think she is a canonized saint.
St. Nicholas is not the patron saint of Germany. The following are patrons of Germany: •Boniface •George •Michael •Our Lady of Altotting •Our Lady of Kevelaer •Peter Canisius •Swithbert