Tag Archives: summer

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 →

Posted in Dessert, Uncategorized | Tagged baking, biscuit, butter, custard, dessert, eckert's, eggs, farm, hard-boiled eggs, hard-boiled eggs yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, shortcakes, strawberries, strawberry shortcake, sugar, summer, vanilla custard, whipped cream, whipping cream | Leave a comment

National Ice Cream Month

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

It’s National Ice Cream Month! I could leave the post at that…the words seem to speak for themselves. After all, what could be better than having an entire 31 days devoted to one of America’s most beloved desserts? I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Ice Cream, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged birthday cake, birthday cake ice cream, caramel, custard, dessert, flowers, homemade, Ice Cream, July, National Ice Cream Month, park, pond, salty caramel, Serendipity, sprinkles, St. Louis, summer, sweet, Tower Grove Park, yellow cake | Leave a comment

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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Gazpacho

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

If you would have told me ten years ago that I’d be making a refrigerated soup out of tomatoes, onions, and cucumber, I probably would have thought you were lying. Growing up, I didn’t even like tomatoes…in fact, I avoided … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Uncategorized | Tagged baguette, bell peppers, cold soup, cucumber, dinner, extra virgin olive oil, french baguette, garlic, gazpacho, heat, hothouse cucumber, olive oil, onion, red bell peppers, red onion, soup, Spanish, summer, tomato, tomato juice, tomatoes, white wine vinegar | Leave a comment

PuraVegan: A Venture into Raw Food

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Two years ago before I left for France, I needed a three-month summer job. I had just graduated from college, and didn’t want to work in an office all summer. So, my options were pretty much limited to retail and … Continue reading →

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Concretes, Sundaes and Scoops: St. Louis Frozen Custard

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Ever since I moved back to St. Louis from France, I feel like I’m re-discovering the city I grew up in…Especially in terms of food. Many years have passed since I’ve eaten a hot dog or hamburger, and my stomach … Continue reading →

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Lemon-Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

When the weather starts getting warmer, I start craving lighter desserts. Sure, chocolate never goes out of season, but when the thermometer rises above ninety-degrees, I don’t feel like indulging in bread pudding, or big, dense brownies. This past weekend, … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Emily Wasserman

Part of the reason I look forward to spring in St. Louis are the influx of farmer’s markets. Sure, there are some noteworthy markets that remain open during the winter; but oftentimes they’re inside, or I find myself standing on … Continue reading →

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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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