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.

Strawberry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been trying to cook with more in-season ingredients and it has made a world of difference. I know I sound like I’m standing on a soap box preaching about how good it is to source locally and seasonally, etc. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pear Overnight Oatmeal

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

This is one of those recipes that I was sure was going to be a disaster, and then, it’s wasn’t: My favorite kind. I always hold my breath a little when I make overnight oats. Sometimes, you unscrew the lid … Continue reading →

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Pizza Break: All-Purpose Pizzeria

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes, you start eating a dish and it brings up a bunch of emotions. I know I talk about weeping over food a lot on this blog, and believe it or not, I’m not exaggerating. But I had a different … Continue reading →

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Date Macadamia Granola

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I saw a recipe for blueberry spelt waffles with turmeric granola the other day, but I didn’t want to wake up early and make the waffles. So I decided to make the granola the night before and put it on … Continue reading →

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Halloumi Spinach Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I forget when I started making Halloumi salads, but they’ve been a part of my summer food repertoire for the past two years. Last summer, my friends Carly and Rachel and I made a grapefruit Halloumi salad for lunch one … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Red Pesto and Corn

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I had grand plans to get some work done this morning. Then, I dropped everything and wandered around D.C. like a tourist. I pretended like it was the first time I was seeing everything and took pictures like I was … Continue reading →

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“The Rachel”

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

A month ago, I gave my best friend Rachel a coupon for a free smoothie bowl as part of her birthday present. I’ve been making smoothie bowls for myself almost every morning for breakfast. But so far, I haven’t really … Continue reading →

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Soba Noodles with Crème Fraîche and Chives

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

That’s it: I’m officially obsessed with crème fraîche. I forgot about it for a while, and then, I used it in two recipes this week. I like how subtle it is and how it pairs well with almost any other … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Crème Fraîche

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

This salad is the real deal, people. I made it last night for dinner and I was blown away. The crunchy cucumbers, slightly sweet strawberries, citrus crème fraîche…don’t even get me started. It’s perfect for a hot (almost) summer night, … Continue reading →

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Honey-Hazelnut Financiers

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I forget when my affair with financiers started. But it’s been true love ever since I made my first batch. Not to be confused with madeleines, financiers are little golden sponge cakes in the shape of rectangles. They get their … Continue reading →

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