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.

Spring has Sprung…And Sweet Potato Tacos

I used to think that summer was my favorite time of year.  Even though St. Louis summers are notoriously hot and humid, I’ve always like the heat more than I’ve liked the cold. However, this year, I’ve decided to amend … Continue reading

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A Road Trip… and More New Eats in Nashville

On Friday afternoon, I helped my boyfriend pack up his car to return to Nashville.  Usually, this is a sad moment.  However, this time, instead of watching him close the door and drive away, I also got in the car. … Continue reading

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Friday Night Dinner at Vegadeli

I don’t think I ever fully understood the power of the letters “TGIF” until I started working full-time. In high school and college, there were things like “Spring Break” and “Professional Development Day,” where teachers were held captive, and students … Continue reading

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Cream Puff Mishaps…And Foundation Grounds

This past weekend wasn’t particularly eventful.  The weather was unseasonably warm, so I spent most of each day outside.  On Saturday, though, I had a specific craving…Not for something sweet, for a change, but something savory. So, I headed to … Continue reading

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies…and the Power of Google

Two years ago, I was about to graduate from college.  I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew where I wanted to go: France.  It had always been my dream to live in … Continue reading

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North Carolina Pound Cake

Anyone who knows me knows that I love food.  When I lived in France, I gained the reputation of “La Petite Gourmande”- i.e., the little foodie. Whenever I passed a bakery, nine times out of ten, I’d go inside.  If … Continue reading

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New Eyes, New Discoveries: RJ Chocolatier

Marcel Proust once said that “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.”  Ironically enough, I came across this quote right after I returned from France last Spring.  I was sorting through … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

So…If you’ve read my post on Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, you know how I feel about Chocolate Chips.  Especially Chocolate Chips and Baking.  I love incorporating them into cookies, cakes, and just about anything that you put in the oven.  … Continue reading

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Sugar-Frosted Apple Pie for National Pie Day

I was browsing one of my favorite food blogs the other day, looking for inspiration for quick weeknight meals.  I found some interesting recipes, but I also found another, more exciting piece of news: That Monday, January the 23rd was … Continue reading

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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

There are few breads in the world that I love more than Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.  I think it all started many Thanksgivings ago, when my Aunt brought three different loaves of bread for a Breakfast potluck.  There was a … Continue reading

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