Category Archives: Dessert

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

I don’t know about you, but my favorite kind of brownie verges on being illegal. And by that, I mean that it probably shouldn’t be allowed without some kind of disclaimer about its addictive qualities. You won’t be able to … Continue reading →

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Coconut Curry Hot Chocolate

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes, you stumble across your recipe soul mate. That’s what happened when I saw this coconut curry hot chocolate. The recipe combines two things I love, chocolate and curry. And it also offers a lesson in patience and damage control, as … Continue reading →

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Two Strawberry Birthday Cakes

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Emily Wasserman

On Friday, I hosted dinner on my roof for my birthday. Everyone was teasing me because technically, my birthday was last weekend…And I had already celebrated twice over pizza and brunch. But in my opinion, you can never have too … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Dessert, Uncategorized | Tagged chocolate cake, chocolate covered strawberry, strawberry, strawberry cake | 4 Comments

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Emily Wasserman

There are few things I love more than chocolate and bananas. On their own, both elements are satisfying–but together, they take dessert to a new level. Whether they’re blended into a milkshake, scattered on top of an ice cream sundae, … Continue reading →

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Toasted Marshmallow Cookie Bars

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

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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Thanksgiving in Philadelphia

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

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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Apple Crisp for Rainy Days

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

A month after I moved to France to teach English, there was a two week school holiday, “la Toussaint.” Although I’m still not sure why schoolchildren get two weeks off classes one month into the school year, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Earl Grey Cardamom Pound Cake

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve seen a lot of recipes during the last few months for tea-infused cookies and cakes. Whether it’s chai snickerdoodle cookies or green tea matcha cake, it seems like everyone is finding inventive ways to use leftover tea. Initially, the … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Crumble

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Stop the presses! This is literally the best strawberry crumble you will ever taste…I promise. The weather has finally started to come around in Chicago and not a minute too soon; I was beginning to panic. It started when my … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Earlier this week, I went home to celebrate Passover with my family. For those of you who don’t know, Passover is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Jews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt. Traditionally, you have a seder, or mini-service, … Continue reading →

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