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A Weekend of Local Eats

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

For as long as I can remember, every April in St. Louis has been mild; warm at best. Today, for the first time in 23 years, the thermometer moved past 90 degrees. For some, the spike in temperature provokes retreat: … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cream Pie (or “Tarte aux Fraises”)

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Something I love about the French are their constant vacations. Not one month into teaching English abroad, I already had a school break. I had two weeks off to do whatever I wanted, go whatever I wanted, and most importantly, … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung…And Sweet Potato Tacos

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

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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