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.

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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Campanelle with Roasted Cauliflower

This pasta was the product of improvisation and last minute decisions. I find that some of my best choices come from there. I knew I wanted to use a head of cauliflower that I bought at the farmers’ market over … Continue reading

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Banana Date Cardamom Smoothie

I made this banana date cardamom smoothie yesterday for breakfast and it was so good, I made it again this morning. I’m a big fan of anything that involves banana and dates together. Dates add sweetness in smoothies so then … Continue reading

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Tomato Bread Soup with Croutons

The first winter I lived in D.C., I ate soup almost everyday for lunch. It was quick, it was cheap, and it was warming. The place that sold it was right across from my office, so I’d walk over, grab … Continue reading

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Dimanche (That Means Sunday)

Welcome to the first installment of Dimanche (That Means Sunday). It’s a column I’m going to feature every weekend that will include a roundup of some of my favorite things from this past week, whether it’s a bowl of soup, … Continue reading

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Green Curry with Potatoes and Chickpeas

Yesterday was one of those gross, bleary days when all you want to do is make a cup of tea, curl up on the sofa, and catch up on TV you missed while you were traveling. I did all those … Continue reading

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NYC

When I think of New York, I think of music. Maybe it’s because there are so many songs about the city. Maybe it’s because I constantly have earphones in to drown out the sound of traffic. But for whatever reason, … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Lassi

I spent the last week making everything with pumpkin, partly because I was craving it and partly because I constantly had extra pumpkin to use up. The struggle, as they say, is real. After I made pumpkin waffles, I saved … Continue reading

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Fiddlehead Fern Café

If you follow my Instagram, it’s no secret that I’m obsessed with Fiddlehead Fern Café. The coffee shop just opened about a month ago in Shaw, one of my favorite neighborhoods in St. Louis. I wrote about Fiddlehead Fern a … Continue reading

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