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.

Vegan Shamrock Smoothie

This is one of the best green drinks I’ve ever made. Now that I’ve had it, there’s no going back. I like to have a green smoothie at least once a week for breakfast. It makes my insides feel good … Continue reading

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Carrot Turmeric Coconut Soup

The weather in St. Louis has been unpredictable lately. A few weeks ago it felt like it was approaching winter territory, and then this past weekend it felt like an early spring. I’m not complaining because I’d much rather have … 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. It’s officially the holiday season which means a lot of things: People driving like they just learned how to … Continue reading

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Thé Time: Big Heart Tea

Welcome to this installment of Thé Time (Tea Time), where I feature some of the best teas I’ve tried lately. I discovered Big Heart Tea earlier this year when I stopped by Lemon Gem, a cute little kitchen goods store … Continue reading

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Blueberry Crème Fraîche Oatmeal

Blueberries and crème fraîche are one of the ultimate power couples. They go down in history next to other great power couples like Michelle and Barack, Batman and Robin, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z. I found some crème fraîche on sale … Continue reading

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Green Smoothie Bowl with Avocado Heart

I used to wake up every morning and make a smoothie bowl for breakfast. Then I realized how good it felt to press snooze three times on my alarm and curl up into the fetal position in bed. Still, sometimes … Continue reading

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Confluence Kombucha

A year ago when I moved back to St. Louis, my friend LeAnn told me that I needed to try Confluence Kombucha, a new restaurant in the Grove neighborhood. I met her there on a cold winter afternoon with semi-high … Continue reading

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“I’m Going To Use Up Everything” Dinner

Everyone should have at least one “I’m Going To Use Up Everything In My Pantry” dinner in their repertoire. The best part is, you don’t even need a recipe. I’m usually pretty good about using up ingredients but there are … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday). Thanksgiving weekend is winding down and I have mixed emotions. In one way, I’m happy because I spent the last few days surrounded by family and eating constantly. In another way, … Continue reading

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St. Louis Coffee

One of my earliest memories is loving the smell of coffee. My grandfather liked drinking it so we always had a pot brewing when he came over. I thought since I loved the smell of coffee, I’d love the taste … Continue reading

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