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.

Sugaree Baking Company

A couple months ago, I ditched work and went to explore Dogtown. Sugaree Baking Company was at the top of my list. I hadn’t been to the bakery since before I moved away from St. Louis five years ago. I … Continue reading

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Honey Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

If I could propose to this breakfast, I would. O.m.g. It’s that good. I was browsing Larder and Cupboard on Sunday and the salesman let me try a free sample of Made Fare Co. lemon blueberry granola. I tipped back the plastic … Continue reading

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Mango Cardamom Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl came together spur of the moment. I had a bunch of raspberries and frozen mango that I needed to use up, so I was going to make a mango smoothie bowl with raspberries on top. Then, at … Continue reading

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Socca with Caramelized Onions, Roasted Tomatoes, and Crème Fraîche

My sister just moved to Boston and bequeathed me a couple cookbooks that she didn’t want to lug there from St. Louis. One is Ottolenghi’s Plenty. I actually already own a copy of the cookbook but it’s buried in a … Continue reading

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Mango Nectarine Smoothie Jar with Chia Pudding

This is one of the best breakfasts I’ve made in a while. I say that all the time because I make something that upends the last amazing breakfast that I ate. The struggle, as they say, is real. Originally this … Continue reading

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Tartines with Fried Quail Eggs, Smoked Salmon, and Avocado

Whenever I go to the farmers’ market, I like to buy one ingredient that I’ve never cooked with before. It challenges me to learn about different food and it pushes me out of my comfort zone. Sometimes, my best creations … Continue reading

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Crunchy Peanut Butter Toasts with Banana and Cacao Nibs

(SPOILER ALERT) I was watching an episode of “Twin Peaks” yesterday where Special Agent Dale Cooper and Harry, the Twin Peaks’ chief of police, go into the town diner. They’re about to leave when a waitress asks them if they … Continue reading

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Strawberry Rhubarb Breakfast Crisp

I bought some strawberries and rhubarb at the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market on Saturday and I debated about what to make with them. I thought about muffins or hand pies. Then, I thought of breakfast crisp. One of my favorite … Continue reading

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Spirulina Smoothie Bowl with Hemp Hearts and Chia Seeds

Sometimes I find myself at a breakfast crossroads. I’m craving a pain au chocolat or peanut butter banana toast. Then, I wake up in the morning and realize that I have an abundance of spinach, spirulina, and avocado, so I … Continue reading

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Roasted Apricots with Greek Yogurt and Blueberries

I’d like to interrupt this strawberry news cycle to tell you about one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in my life. I bought three apricots the other day at the grocery store because they were on sale and … Continue reading

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