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.

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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Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl with Kiwi

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I made this smoothie bowl because I wanted to see if I could cut strawberries into slices and make them into a flower. As it turns out, I can. I also cut kiwi into slices and put them around the … Continue reading →

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Kale Pesto Pasta with Ricotta and Chili

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

This pasta was born of necessity. I had two large bunches of kale that I forgot about in the crisper of my refrigerator, and a little bit of ricotta left from when I made strawberry tart. Then I realized that I … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I made this smoothie the other day because I had two pints of blueberries in my fridge and I needed to use them up. I’ve also been trying to make a lavender-colored smoothie bowl, but the mixture kept turning out too … Continue reading →

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Pizza Break: Etto

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t remember the first time I went to Etto, but I’ve been going back almost every month for the past two years. I always come to the restaurant alone, and I always take a seat at the bar. You … Continue reading →

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Tandoori Sweet Potato Fries with Harissa Feta Dip

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

A couple weeks ago, I had a rough day at work. I went to dinner at my friend Carly’s that night and she made these sweet potato fries with harissa feta dip. The second I ate a fry covered in … Continue reading →

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Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowl

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been making a lot of smoothie bowls lately. So  I figured, why not make a cantaloupe bowl for breakfast instead? I like the idea of turning fruit into serving dishes. I’ve seen watermelon baskets filled with fruit salad. But … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Ricotta Tart

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

When I saw this recipe the other night, I said to myself, YEP. Making that. There wasn’t even a question in my mind. I made the dough last night and left it in the fridge to set overnight. Then, when … Continue reading →

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