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.

Persian Nut Bars

When I discover a new cooking show I like, I wave goodbye to my spare time. That’s what happened when I found “Poh & Co.” on Netflix. The show follows the life of Poh Ling Yeow, a home cook who … 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 what I like to call the “fake out week,” i.e., the week where it starts to feel … Continue reading

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Granola Recipes, Power Ranked

I didn’t realize it until recently but I eat *a lot* of granola. It came to my attention when my aunt emailed me and told me that she was going to make the lemon poppyseed granola I posted a few … Continue reading

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Blueberry Banana Apricot Breakfast Muffins

These blueberry banana apricot muffins answer many questions, including, how can I stay in bed until the last possible minute, eat breakfast, and still make it to work on time? You might not achieve that but these muffins will at … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Fries and Cashew Tahini Dip

I don’t understand people who don’t like sweet potato fries. What’s not to like? Yeah, regular fries are great, but sweet potato fries take it to the next level. They’re slightly sweet by virtue of their natural flavor, and when … Continue reading

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Ruth Reichl’s ‘World’s Best Pancakes’

Saturday morning I woke up craving pancakes. I was going to make some but I was at my boyfriend’s house and he didn’t have eggs in his fridge (?!?). So I waited until Sunday morning to make a big stack. … 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. I just got back from Seattle last week after visiting my brother and my friend Steph. It was nice to … Continue reading

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl with Lemon Poppyseed Granola

I’ve been craving lemon poppyseed flavored things for months. I satisfied the craving a little last month when I made lemon poppyseed cake, but then I started wanting it again last week. I think it has to do with the … Continue reading

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Pesto, Pea, and Prosciutto Pasta

Coming back from vacation usually means not wanting to cook. Occasionally I miss being in the kitchen while I’m traveling but as soon as I get home, I miss the convenience of eating every meal out. It’s a tough life. … Continue reading

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Seattle: Part Deux

Seattle will always have a special place in my heart. I showed up for the first time a couple years ago to visit one of my best friends from grad school, Stephanie, and my brother. At the time, she had … Continue reading

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