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.

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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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 past week was a whirlwind. ‘Tis the season of holiday parties, which also means holiday madness. I had one … Continue reading

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Knead Bakehouse & Provisions

A couple months ago, I read that Knead Bakehouse & Provisions was opening in St. Louis’s Southampton neighborhood. I’m always on the lookout for new bakeries in town so I was excited to hear about Knead. I stopped by about … Continue reading

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Fleur de Sel Brownies

I made these fleur de sel brownies for a work holiday party baking competition, but if I’m going to be honest, I made them for myself. I’ve been craving gooey, fudge, rich chocolate brownies for weeks. I guess I could … Continue reading

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Best Dining Moments of 2017

I’m usually not a fan of end-of-the-year roundups, especially because they tend to happen a few weeks before the end of the year. There’s still life to live, people. Also, some of them tend to be dripping with nostalgia. I’m … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Cheesy Grits with Fried Egg

These sweet potato cheesy grits are one of the best dinners I’ve made in a while. I know I say that all the time but it’s true. Maybe I should rephrase: These sweet potato cheesy grits are one of the … Continue reading

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Blueberry Clafoutis

Clafoutis is an under-appreciated French dessert, in my humble opinion. Maybe it’s appreciated more in France but in America, it doesn’t always get the face time it deserves. People are distracted by more popular French pastries like macarons and croissants. … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a rundown of everything that caught my eye this past week. The holidays went into high gear last week. I went to Clayton, a suburb of St. Louis, to get my … Continue reading

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