Tag Archives: dessert

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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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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Sour Cherry Pie and First Signs of Fall

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Fall might be my favorite season in Chicago. I love when the air gets crisp, the leaves start changing colors, and the whole city takes on a golden glow. Last year, I wasn’t prepared for the weather–in St. Louis, fall … 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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Oscars Party: Homemade Pizza and Yogurt Cake

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

The way some people feel about the Superbowl, I feel about the Oscars; it’s my favorite occasion to lounge around, eat continuously, and yell out things at the t.v. I’ve been watching the Academy Awards for as long as I … Continue reading →

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Happy Blog-iversary!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

It’s hard to believe that one year ago, I was creating my first blog post. So much has happened since then…Finishing my first job, applying to grad school, moving to Chicago, going to Israel- really, 2012 was a year full … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar-Peach Ice Cream

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been craving peaches lately, and especially peach-related desserts. At work a few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a co-worker about peaches and brown sugar. My co-worker said her father’s favorite dessert growing up was warm, oven-roasted peaches, … 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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Bastille Day and Banana-Nutella Crepes

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Happy Bastille Day! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bastille Day, it’s basically the French equivalent of our Fourth of July. It commemorates the day (the 14th of July) when unhappy French peasants stormed the Bastille (a French … Continue reading →

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Making My Own Ice Cream

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Everyone, meet my ICE-21 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. ICE-21, meet everyone. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to make my own ice cream. Maybe it began three years ago, when I spent all summer working at a … Continue reading →

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