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.

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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Maple Brown Sugar Banana Oatmeal

This is the best oatmeal I’ve ever made in my life. I know I say things like that a lot here, but every time I say it, I mean it. I especially mean it in this case. O.m.g. Words are … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday). This week was filled with a lot of what I like to call, “Thanksgiving pregaming.” People are excited about the holidays so they start eating and drinking more and working less, … Continue reading

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Squatters Café

A few weeks ago, I read about a new restaurant opening in the KDHX radio building near downtown St. Louis. It took me by surprise because usually I’m abreast of what opens and closes in the area, and I had … Continue reading

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Thé Time: Conscious Apothecary

Welcome to the first installment of Thé Time. In French, “thé” means tea. I decided to start this column partly to talk up all the good tea sold locally in St. Louis. You might not expect this, but St. Louis … Continue reading

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Eggs: A Love Affair

I love eggs. There, I’ve said it. It feels a little anticlimactic because you probably already know this about me, but there it is. I’m not sure when my love affair with eggs started. When I was little, I hated … Continue reading

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Turkey Chili and Cornbread

I used to hate chili. I know I start a lot of stories here that way but it’s because it’s true. When I was little, I was kind of a picky eater. I liked everything sweet but I wasn’t a … Continue reading

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Honey Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Syrup

I woke up on Sunday morning excited to make these pancakes. It was one of the only things getting me out of bed. When I eat pancakes, I like them to be light and fluffy. I’m sure there are proponents … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to the second edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday). I’m writing this post at VB Chocolate Bar in Cottleville, Missouri, which means two things: I motivated myself enough to get dressed and leave the house, despite the fact that … Continue reading

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Maple Spice Scones

Around this time of year, I start putting maple in everything. I’m cold and bordering on seasonal depression, which makes me crave something sweet and warming. Maple syrup is my medicine. I adapted this scone recipe from 101 Cookbooks. I’m … Continue reading

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