Author Archives: Emily Wasserman

About Emily Wasserman

Bonjour! My name is Emily and I'm a writer based in St. Louis. I'm also a home baker with a small business, Amélie Bakery. I'm a self-proclaimed Francophile and love French pastries and baking.

Earl Grey Morning Buns with Chocolate Custard Filling

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve wanted to make these Earl Grey morning buns for a *very* long time, but I never got around to it, partly because they’re a commitment and partly because they require some difficult-to-find ingredients. For example, how many of us … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Cornmeal Scones from Sister Pie

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Some of my favorite recipes during shelter in place come from bakeries that I’ve visited or would like to visit. In lieu of serving customers, many bakeries are posting recipes for popular menu items on social media. These blueberry cornmeal … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Sea Salt

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I was going to tell you that these are the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made, but that would be unfair to all the other ones I’ve made over the years. You can check out those recipes in my … Continue reading →

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PB and Jam Oats

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

My breakfasts during quarantine have been…how do I say…eclectic. One day I’m eating an everything bagel with avocado, the next I’m having chocolate covered doughnuts. In a way, that’s really good because it breaks me out of my usual routine. … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Salted Butter

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

If you’re a frequent home baker and cook like I am, you’ll notice that recipes usually call for unsalted butter. There’s a reason for this. Most recipes, especially those for cakes, cookies, and other sweets, are formulated to include a … Continue reading →

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies from Levee Baking Co.

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

The other day, I got really worked up about a piece in Esquire about how the restaurant revolution is ending. I’m not sure why, aside from the fact that it was a huge insult to anyone living in the Midwest and … Continue reading →

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. Spring is officially here in St. Louis. I took a couple sanity walks last week after finally securing a bandana … Continue reading →

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Response to Jeff Gordinier’s Esquire Piece

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Last night, I was scrolling through Twitter when I saw this tweet from Kim Severson, food correspondent for The New York Times: Here’s ⁦@JeffGordinier⁩ arguing that the restaurant revolution is officially over. Do you agree with him? https://t.co/BQHLvt9toD — Kim … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Scallion Grilled Cheese

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Everyone should have a good grilled cheese recipe in their back pocket. This is mine. I decided to add scallions and tomatoes to my traditional cheddar grilled cheese to use up some of my farmers’ market produce. I first had … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Bread

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Five years ago when I was living in DC, I was browsing a local bookstore and one book caught my eye, “In Search of the Perfect Loaf: A Home Baker’s Odyssey.” In the book, local author and home baker Samuel … Continue reading →

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