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.

Coconut Ginger Tea with Honey, Lime and Turmeric

Apparently, a winter storm is headed toward the East Coast. After a few months of spring-like weather (even the cherry blossoms in D.C. thought that it was time to bloom), we’re about to be hit with a couple feet of … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Raisin Brioche French Toast with Berries

The best part about a long weekend is being able to sleep late, wake up and make any breakfast that I want. During the week, I usually grab a yogurt or have some cereal as I run out the door. … Continue reading

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Green Smoothie Bowl with Kiwi and Shredded Coconut

I’ve been wanting to make a smoothie bowl for a while, but I kept resisting the impulse. I sort of felt the same way about them that some people do about the cronut: It sounds great, in theory. It’s probably … Continue reading

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Turmeric Rice with Kale, Toasted Coconut and Cashews

I know I said that I was making one recipe a week as my New Year’s resolution, but I decided to sneak another one in tonight. Sometimes you just need a warm, home-cooked meal. You have leftovers sitting in the … Continue reading

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Moroccan Carrot Salad with Almonds and Pomegranate Seeds

Okay…So let me tell you about this Nutella Banana Toast. But first I’m going to tell you about Moroccan Carrot Salad. Just like dessert at the end of the meal, I have to save the best for last. I made … Continue reading

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Soba Noodle Salad with Pomelo and Edamame

Earlier today, I walked all the way to the grocery store and bought ingredients for the dinner I was planning on making tonight. Then I got home and saw the pomelo that I bought at Whole Foods on New Year’s … Continue reading

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Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes

Calling all pancake lovers: These are something special. I’ve been wanting to make lemon ricotta poppy seed pancakes for a while, but I keep falling back on my tried-and-true pancake recipe. This morning, though, I didn’t have to work, so … Continue reading

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Cocoa Almond Granola with Coconut

Granola is the one thing I consistently let myself splurge on when I go to the grocery store. Maybe it comes from my cereal obsession; I still have dreams that I’ll be featured on that game show where they let … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk and Lentils

Someone get me 50 ccs of knife sharpener, stat. There’s nothing worse than when you’re trying to cut into a sweet potato and the knife gets stuck in the middle. If there’s music playing while I’m cooking, I take the … Continue reading

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Summer Squash Toast with Basil Pesto and Poached Egg

Toast, toast, how I love thee most. Sometimes all you need is summer squash, fresh pesto and a poached egg to make everything better. The original recipe called for grilling the squash, but my apartment building doesn’t have a grill … Continue reading

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