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.

My Go-To Hot Chocolate

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Today, I had my first hot chocolate of the season. I usually wait until it gets really cold outside to have my first hot chocolate. I’m not sure why, but I think having it be really cold outside makes me … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Peanut butter blossoms are my favorite holiday cookies to make. Soft peanut butter cookies, sweet Hershey’s Kisses, and a crunchy exterior rolled in sugar…I could go on and on. The best part about making peanut butter blossoms is putting the … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Corn Muffins

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I’m all about using up my Thanksgiving leftovers. Usually this means lots of turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce, or maybe even turkey noodle soup. But this year, I went the sweet route and made these cranberry corn muffins. These muffins … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Pies: Pumpkin and Chocolate Bourbon Pecan

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do the Monday after Thanksgiving is think about how much you ate Thursday-Sunday. Still, I think many of us reminisce about the delicious pies and meals we ate, if only … Continue reading →

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Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t know about you, but I pretty much always have a half-used container of ricotta cheese in my fridge. I’m not sure why…I mean, yeah, I use it in pasta recipes sometimes, but most of the time I find … Continue reading →

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Carrot, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

It’s starting to feel like winter outside, so it’s time to amp up the Vitamin C and A. I’ve actually been feeling healthier this year (aside from seasonal allergies), but it never hurts to boost your reserves ahead of cold … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

Over the weekend, I started craving something healthy-ish for breakfast. I usually make a big brunch on Sunday with pancakes, eggs, and bacon, but I was coming off a week of vacation where I basically ate hot dogs and nonstop … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Roll-Ups

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

I love lasagna as much as the next person, but sometimes I get frustrated when it comes apart. I don’t have the patience to let it sit for a while after it comes out of the oven, so I usually … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

This pasta dish came about because I had a bunch of Swiss chard in my garden that I wanted to use up before the weather turned, and because I wanted to make the most of butternut squash I see at … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Emily Wasserman

For the past few months, I’ve started to bake a lot of gluten-free food. I love gluten as much as the next person, maybe even more, but I’ve noticed that when I cut down on wheat, I feel better. That … Continue reading →

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