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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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“Dangerous” Challah (Egg Bread)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Growing up, my siblings and I couldn’t get enough of Challah. For those of you who don’t know, Challah is a slightly sweet, eggy, and delightfully sinful bread. Traditionally, Challah is served on Shabbat (the Jewish sabbath) and on many … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Brownie Cookies and Emergency Blog Posts

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

This post is what I would like to call an “emergency blog post.” Emergency as in, I still haven’t bought a new camera, I just finished two slightly insane weeks at work, and have been running around crazy trying to … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Shortcakes

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I have always loved strawberry shortcake. When I was little, my parents, siblings and I would drive to Belleville, Illinois to Eckert’s Farm and Country Store. We would go during the Fall to pick apples, and sometimes we would even … Continue reading →

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New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

This recipe is something of a celebrity on food blogs. I don’t remember where I first came across it, but now, everywhere I look, it seems to appear; Most recently, it appeared on Pinterest, and one look at the description … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market Blueberry Muffins

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

This summer, I’ve been learning more about in-season produce. In the past, I assumed that fruit grew all summer long. I knew certain fruit tasted better during certain months, but didn’t realize that you couldn’t find fresh strawberries, for example, … Continue reading →

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Key Lime Pie

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Key Lime Pie hasn’t always been at the top of my list of favorite desserts. In fact, I only tried it for the first time more recently, when I was over at a friend’s house for dinner. I was a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

There are few things I love more than Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whether they’re vegan or original, semi-sweet or dark-chocolate, I rarely go a week without one. I think part of the reason I love the cookies so much has to … Continue reading →

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Pint Size Bakery & Coffee

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

On Saturday morning, I woke up early and visited Pint Size Bakery & Coffee, a new bakeshop in St. Louis’s south city. I had only heard good things about Pint Size, as it has been featured in many local publications … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Usually when I think of blueberries and baking, the first thing that comes to mind are blueberry muffins. I love the streusel topping, and how the blueberries get plump and juicy in the oven. However, a few weeks ago I … Continue reading →

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