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.

Thé Time: The London Tea Room

It’s taken me a while to tell you about the London Tea Room because I was saving it for just the right moment. As it turns out, it’s today. It’s FREEZING in St. Louis. It’s the kind of cold that … Continue reading

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Kale and Caramelized Onion Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

When I saw this recipe, I immediately knew I had to make it. It combines a bunch of my favorite things including eggs, sweet potato, and kale. Normally on a weekday night, I’m less apt to try a complicated recipe. … 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. It’s almost the New Year and I can’t believe it. This year has flown by, despite the times when it … Continue reading

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Soup Dumplings STL

Some of the most nondescript places have the best food. This is the lesson I’ve learned in my lifelong quest for good food. For example, a restaurant in a rundown strip mall will have better Indian cuisine than a gourmet … Continue reading

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Overnight Bourbon Vanilla French Toast

I wanted to make breakfast for my mom and sister Christmas morning and the first thing that came to mind was overnight French toast. I usually have French toast on Christmas. A couple years ago, I stayed over at my … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a weekly roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. I guess all my wishing paid off because it finally snowed in St. Louis. I knew it snowed before … Continue reading

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Indian-Spiced Egg Casserole

When I first saw this recipe, I thought: This is shakshuka. A rose by any other name, and all that. Then I realized that while it was very similar to shakshuka, it actually was different because of two things: The … Continue reading

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Ginger Molasses Cookies

My favorite kind of cookie is sea salt chocolate chip, but at this time of year, it falls in the power rankings and takes second place behind ginger molasses cookies. There’s something so reassuring about ginger molasses cookies. Maybe it’s … Continue reading

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Turmeric Maple Granola

I’ve wanted to make turmeric granola for a while. Last night, I finally got around to it. Granola is one of my favorite things to bake because it’s so easy. You mix a bunch of nuts, seeds, oats, and sweetener … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chickpea Sheet Pan Salad

I don’t eat a lot of salad in the winter, mostly because I can’t find the ingredients I want. I start missing fresh, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, berries, and vibrant greens. I never thought I’d say this but in the winter, … Continue reading

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