Author Archives: Emily Wasserman

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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.

Farmhaus Restaurant

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Farmhaus over the years but for some reason, I never stopped by. All that changed last month. My boyfriend asked me where I wanted to go for dinner to celebrate my new … Continue reading

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Best Hiking Spots Near St. Louis

I went on a hike at Pickle Springs Natural Area yesterday and posted a bunch of pictures on Instagram. A friend of mine commented asking if I had a blog post devoted to Missouri hikes. I didn’t but now I … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This post is coming a day late because I spent most of the day yesterday hiking around Defiance and Augusta, … Continue reading

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Impromptu French Toast

My boyfriend and I were having a conversation the other day about taking things a day at a time. I had just finished “The West Wing” and (SPOILER) I was struck by the last episode of the last season of … Continue reading

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Honey Spice Cake

I was browsing Instagram yesterday and I stopped when I saw a picture of honey cake. “I’m making that,” I said to myself. The recipe is from Elisabeth Prueitt, the co-owner and co-founder of Tartine Bakery and Tartine Manufactory in … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This week was a busy one. It was exciting because I accepted a new full-time job, took on some freelance … Continue reading

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The Simplest (and Most Satisfying) Bagel Sandwich

Saturday morning I was shopping at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and I stopped at 222 Artisan Bakery’s stand. I try to stop by as early as I can because they often sell out of their baguettes by 10 a.m. This … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. Fall is in the air. I took a lot of walks around Forest Park last week and I noticed that … Continue reading

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Peach Maple Cinnamon Muffins

I had two *very* ripe peaches in my cupboard last night and a little spare time, so I decided to make these peach maple cinnamon muffins. These muffins are pretty healthy. You might not be into them if you’re into … Continue reading

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Tower Grove Farmers’ Market

Almost every Saturday during the spring, summer, and fall, I wake up early and head to Tower Grove Farmers’ Market in St. Louis. It’s become a tradition that I look forward to every week even though for the most part, … Continue reading

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