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.

Turmeric Chickpeas

Some weeknights I like to try out a complicated recipe. Others I just want something quick, filling, and warming. Cue: these turmeric chickpeas. I saw the recipe earlier this week when I was thinking about what to make for dinner. … Continue reading

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Banana Date Orange Blossom Smoothie Bowl

It’s been a while since I made a smoothie bowl for breakfast. This morning, I decided to see if I was on my game. The good news is, I’ve still got it. I had the idea for this smoothie bowl … Continue reading

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Washington, DC

When I showed up in Washington, D.C., last weekend, I didn’t know what to expect. I came to visit my best friend from home who lives in the city, and also to revisit some of my favorite haunts. It’s been … Continue reading

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Banana Cacao Oatmeal with PB Swirl and Raspberries

One of my favorite things to do in the morning is pull up Instagram and see what people are making for breakfast. It inspires me and gives me ideas of what I could make. I usually take a dish that … Continue reading

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Shaw, St. Louis

Shaw is one of my favorite neighborhoods in St. Louis. I like it for a bunch of reasons, but one of them is that it’s still relatively secluded. When you go to Shaw, you’re walking into a community. Everyone is … Continue reading

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Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

It doesn’t really feel like fall in St. Louis yet. The trees are changing colors and the sidewalks are full of leaves, but temperatures hover around 85 degrees F every day. Still, farmers’ markets are full of fall produce so … Continue reading

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Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles

Sometimes my cravings will come out of nowhere and they’re oddly specific. See: these waffles. Last night I was thinking that I wanted waffles for breakfast, but not just any waffles. They had to be banana with chocolate chips. Nothing … Continue reading

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Banana Date Smoothie

When I was in L.A. last month, I spent a day wandering around Los Feliz. I loved it. There were restaurants everywhere, cute shops, and a park with a view of the city. There was also the Punchbowl. I discovered … Continue reading

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Kansas City

I impulsively decided to take a road trip to Kansas City this past weekend. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. The last time I went to Kansas City I was about … Continue reading

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Cherry Cacao Nib Granola

I’ve been on a granola kick lately. The other day, I started craving a kind I would get in D.C. It had dried cherries and dark chocolate, one of my favorite combos. Stores in St. Louis don’t sell the granola … Continue reading

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