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.

Apple Sage Gruyere Muffins and Butternut Squash Soup

When I moved to D.C. back in January, everyone kept telling me that I brought Chicago with me. Sometimes I believe them–especially on days when it looks like this: I thought by moving here, I would escape snow in March–but … Continue reading

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Chai Spice Breakfast Smoothie and Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day–probably because it’s almost like a mini-dessert. I usually try to eat something healthy that will keep me full throughout the morning, but I also splurge on sugar: I gravitate toward sweet cereals, … Continue reading

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Soba Noodles with Kale Pesto, Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini

It has been a while since my last post–and so much has happened since then! I am still getting adjusted to life in D.C., and the pace of a 9-5 (well…7:30-4:30) job, but so far I’m really enjoying it. When … Continue reading

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Winter Couscous and Pomegranate Arugula Salad

Last week, I cooked dinner for my friend Rachel and my roommate Adva. Eventually, I want to have a dinner party in my new apartment. But I thought I’d start small, and try a few dishes from a cookbook I … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Kale and Pepper Hash

Happy (Belated) New Year! Even though we’re already a couple of weeks in, I haven’t had time to write recently–I just moved to Washington, D.C., and this is my first post from my new apartment. I still can’t believe I’m … Continue reading

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Toasted Marshmallow Cookie Bars

The best part about coming home for the holidays is having a good excuse to do absolutely nothing. I’ve spent most of the last 48 hours eating and sleeping, but last night, I also managed to squeeze in a little … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Agnolotti

Some nights, reaching into the freezer for a dinner entree seems like the only viable option. I come home tired after a day of work, and all I want to do is dump a bag of frozen pasta into a … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia

Usually, I go home for Thanksgiving and celebrate with my siblings, mom and extended family. We eat a stereotypical meal with some not-so-stereotypical additions: my mom decorates the table with large, milk chocolate turkeys, serves a life-size, spray-painted cake in … Continue reading

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Hazelnut and Chard Ravioli

I’ve been meaning to try this dish for a while, but I kept putting it off for the weekend. Things are usually less hectic, and I can devote more time and energy to making an involved dinner. Last night when … Continue reading

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Two Healthy Autumn Salads

We’ve reached the final countdown to Thanksgiving, and food is on everyone’s mind. Every time I check my email, I’m bombarded with recipes for things like “whipped sweet potatoes with candied ginger” or “challah stuffing with sage and garlic.” Ambitious … Continue reading

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