Monthly Archives: February 2012

Cream Puff Mishaps…And Foundation Grounds

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

This past weekend wasn’t particularly eventful. The weather was unseasonably warm, so I spent most of each day outside. On Saturday, though, I had a specific craving…Not for something sweet, for a change, but something savory. So, I headed to … Continue reading →

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies…and the Power of Google

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Two years ago, I was about to graduate from college. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew where I wanted to go: France. It had always been my dream to live in … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Pound Cake

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Anyone who knows me knows that I love food. When I lived in France, I gained the reputation of “La Petite Gourmande”- i.e., the little foodie. Whenever I passed a bakery, nine times out of ten, I’d go inside. If … Continue reading →

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New Eyes, New Discoveries: RJ Chocolatier

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Marcel Proust once said that “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Ironically enough, I came across this quote right after I returned from France last Spring. I was sorting through … Continue reading →