Author Archives: Emily Wasserman

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.

Kale Salad with Strawberries, Avocado, and Goat Cheese

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I made this salad the night that I got back from berry picking in Illinois. I bought the kale and strawberries at the farm and it made a huge difference. The ingredients were fresh and for a second, I forgot … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged avocado, eat local, goat cheese, Greens, kale, kale salad, local food, local produce, red onion, salad, strawberries, strawberry season | Leave a comment

Strawberry Pistachio Galette

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I’m going to be coming at you with A LOT of strawberry recipes the next few days. You’ve been warned. Yesterday morning I drove out to Belleville, Illinois, to pick strawberries at Eckert’s. I used to go there when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged baker, baking, Belleville, dessert, eckert's, farm, farm fresh, frangipane, galette, Illinois, pistachio, seasonal eating, seasonal produce, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry picking, strawberry pistachio galette, sweets | 2 Comments

Strawberry Season, and a Chia Pudding Jar

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I almost forgot that it was strawberry season. Then I saw a blog post by a local chef talking up the strawberries at a local farm. Yesterday, I found the nearest farmers’ market and bought my first supply. Strawberry season is … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged breakfast in a jar, chia, chia pudding, chia pudding jar, chia seeds, farmer's market, hemp, hemp hearts, local produce, mason jar, pistachio, smoothie, smoothies, St. Louis, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry season, strawberry smoothie, Vegan | 2 Comments

Coconut Porridge with Sautéed Bananas and Blueberries

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I didn’t like coconut for a very long time. I don’t think I started liking it until I realized that coconut milk was a staple in most of the lentil dishes that I enjoy. I also figured out that it tastes … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged almond butter, banana, blueberries, breakfast, coconut, coconut porridge, hemp hearts, oatmeal, oats, porridge, rolled oats, sauté, sautéed bananas, Vegan, vegan breakfast, vegetarian, vegetarian breakfast | Leave a comment

Salted Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I saw this recipe the other day on David Lebovitz’s blog. He said that they were the best chocolate chip cookies he’s ever had, and he makes A LOT of chocolate chip cookies. That was enough endorsement for me. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookies, Dessert, Uncategorized | Tagged chocolate chip, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, dessert, salted chocolate chip tahini cookies, sea salt, seed butter, sweets, tahini | 3 Comments

Cherry Almond Chia Breakfast Jar

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

A lot of my recipe inspiration comes from Instagram, which isn’t surprising given that I spend roughly 98.75% of my time there. This cherry almond chia jar is a perfect example. I saw a recipe for a cherry chia overnight … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged almond, breakfast in a jar, breakfast jar, cherry, cherry almond chia jar, cherry smoothie, chia, chia seeds, healthy breakfast, mason jar, mason jar breakfast, overnight chia oats, overnight oats, smoothie, vegetarian, vegetarian breakfast | 2 Comments

Stacked Sandwiches

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I didn’t realize it until it was over, but this was a week of stacked sandwiches. I guess my heart pointed me in that direction. It started on Tuesday when I went to Russell’s on Macklind for lunch. Going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged cheddar, Georgia Douglas Johnson, giardiniera, lunch, poetry, restaurant review, Restaurant Reviews, Rise Coffee, Russell's on Macklind, sandwiches, St. Louis dining, St. Louis food, St. Louis restaurants, stacked sandwiches, Union Loafers, vegetables | Leave a comment

Açai Berry Bowl with Kiwi and Chia Seeds

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I stopped making açai smoothie bowls for a while because I couldn’t justify spending so much money on açai freezer packs. Then, I figured out that Trader Joe’s sells the same thing for waaaay cheaper. Cue: this açai berry smoothie … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Smoothie Bowls, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged açai berry smoothie bowl, acai, almond milk, banana, berry, breakfast, chia, chia seeds, fruit, healthy breakfast, kiwi, smoothie, smoothie bowl, Smoothie Bowls, smoothies, strawberry | 2 Comments

Lemon Strozzapreti with Pesto, Arugula, and Peas

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

This pasta is a riff on a recipe that I saw a few years ago when I read Lunch in Paris, a memoir by an American living in Paris. In the book, Elizabeth Bard links her experiences living abroad to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged arugula, citrus, dinner, goat cheese, lemon, pasta, pasta night, pasta recipe, peas, pesto, strozzapreti, vegetarian, vegetarian dinner | 2 Comments

Pizza Break: Union Loafers

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been hearing about Union Loafers’ pizza since I moved back to St. Louis. So last Friday night, I decided to check it out. I got there early because Union Loafers doesn’t take reservations. When I arrived at 5:15 (they open … Continue reading →

Posted in Pizza Break, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged bakery, basil, delicious, fior di latte, garbanzo beans, Italian food, Italian salad, Mozzarella, olives, pickled peppers, pizza, Pizza Break, salad, St. Louis bakery, St. Louis dining, St. Louis restaurants, tomato sauce, Union Loafers | Leave a comment