Tag Archives: dessert

Ginger Molasses Cookies

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

My favorite kind of cookie is sea salt chocolate chip, but at this time of year, it falls in the power rankings and takes second place behind ginger molasses cookies. There’s something so reassuring about ginger molasses cookies. Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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Fleur de Sel Brownies

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I made these fleur de sel brownies for a work holiday party baking competition, but if I’m going to be honest, I made them for myself. I’ve been craving gooey, fudge, rich chocolate brownies for weeks. I guess I could … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Clafoutis

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Clafoutis is an under-appreciated French dessert, in my humble opinion. Maybe it’s appreciated more in France but in America, it doesn’t always get the face time it deserves. People are distracted by more popular French pastries like macarons and croissants. … Continue reading →

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Orange Blossom Lavender Cookies (Graybeh)

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I bought some lavender at the farmers’ market a couple weekends ago and, unlike a month ago, I was at a loss at what to do with it. Maybe that’s because I made lavender recipes for two weeks straight in … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Ice Cream

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Summer in St. Louis is coming to an end but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop eating ice cream. Yes, I won’t eat it as frequently (see: every day) but I’ll still have my favorite spots on my radar. … Continue reading →

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Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

The past couple weeks of my life could be known as: “Lavender on Everything.” I’m fine with that. In this installment, I decided to combine honey and lavender in ice cream. It was a test of patience and resolve, because … Continue reading →

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Turn

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

If I had to pick one neighborhood that I neglect in St. Louis, it would be Midtown. I get distracted by everything in the surrounding neighborhoods so the only time I go is when I’m driving through on my way … Continue reading →

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

This ice cream has been a year in the making. I had grand plans to make mint chocolate chip ice cream last summer. I bought fresh mint leaves at the farmers’ market in D.C. I let them steep in milk … Continue reading →

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Peach Crisp with Brown Butter Crumble

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

This is the best thing I’ve ever made. I know I say that a lot, but it’s only because I taste something that upends the last delicious thing I made. The struggle is real. I saw the recipe for crisp … Continue reading →

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Sugaree Baking Company

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

A couple months ago, I ditched work and went to explore Dogtown. Sugaree Baking Company was at the top of my list. I hadn’t been to the bakery since before I moved away from St. Louis five years ago. I … Continue reading →

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