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.

Mixed Berry Pitaya Smoothie Bowl

When I started making smoothie bowls and was looking for inspiration, I kept seeing pictures of bright purple smoothies. I wanted to make ones with the same color, but then I realized that everyone was using dragonfruit, a.k.a. pitaya. D.C. … Continue reading

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Caramelized Peach Pancakes

I’ll never forget these pancakes, partly because I cut off part of my thumb trying to make them. Before I go any further, I’ll stop because I realize there are some among us who are queasy and don’t like the … Continue reading

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Asian Melon Mango Coconut Smoothie Bowl

I was at a breakfast crossroads this morning. I had an Asian melon that I bought at Eastern Market on Sunday, some bananas, and berries and chia seeds for an overnight oatmeal that I forgot to make last night. So I … Continue reading

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Peach Crumble Shake

Let me tell you about the best milkshake I’ve ever had. But before we go any further, I have to warn you: it’s vegan. If you’re still reading, congratulations. You’re about to get the recipe for the best milkshake I’ve … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomato Galette

When I was little, I got a really nice nightgown as a holiday present. “Where’s it from?” I asked my mom. “Tar-jay,” she said. I immediately pictured a fancy French boutique, but then I realized that she was talking about … Continue reading

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Peach Jalapeño Grilled Cheese

Some nights call for comfort food, and nothing says comfort like grilled cheese. I grew up eating the kind with American cheese, but nowadays, I like to try new combos. This peach/arugula/jalapeño/goat cheese version is at the top of my … Continue reading

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Muesli with Raspberries and Apples

I realized that I forgot to tell you about this muesli. I made it the morning after I got back from Portland, and all I can say is, whoa. It’s a game-changer. I got the recipe from the cookbook that … Continue reading

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Summer Salad with Stone Fruit and Blackberries

Someone asked me what I’ve been cooking lately and I realized that I’ve only been making salads. It’s weird, partly because I used to hate salads and partly because I realized that my diet consists of ice cream and arugula. … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppyseed Quinoa Pancakes

When I was in Portland, I went to one of the biggest bookstores I’ve ever seen: Powell’s. It almost gave me anxiety, because it didn’t look like there was an end. There were shelves upon shelves of books organized into sections and … Continue reading

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Seattle and Portland

My last night in Portland, I decided to go to a restaurant called Coquine. I’d read a lot about it, so even though it was completely out of the way and cost way too much money to get there in … Continue reading

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