One of the great things about living in the Bay Area is, of course, the vibrant culinary scene. It’s amazing to think that I am tootling around the same area as people like Alice Medrich or Michael Recchiuti or a host of other gastronomic luminaries. Case in point: last night, I attended a book signing […]...
Archives for November 2007
Daring Bakers Challenge: Tender Potato Foccacia
It’s been a busy November for me, with various projects I’ve been working on, and preparations for the upcoming holidays. I almost thought I wouldn’t have time to participate in the Daring Bakers Challenge, but when I saw that we could make foccacia out of the base recipe, I knew I had to do it […]...
Eat My Words
I like to think that the desserts I create my kitchen tell a story. Maybe they say that I like trying new and unusual recipes. Or that I like making the classics too. That sometimes I get obsessed with perfecting a recipe. Or that I get obsessed with certain French pastry geniuses. Maybe this says, […]...
Sesame, Says I
Well, I haven’t made those citron vodka-laced chocolates from Alice Medrich’s Pure Dessert yet, but I did try another one of the inspiringly original recipes from her book. I must mention that it’s turning into one my favorite books of the year; if you remember my shortlist of baking books from a while ago (and […]...
Yes, My Blog Does Look Good!
Apples Blooming in Autumn
Remember Pâtisserie Philippe’s gorgeous apple tart from my last post? If you didn’t get a good look at it, here is an outtake from my photo shoot: Isn’t it just beautiful? The perfect, wafer-fine crust, the carefully layered slices of apple fanning and furling into a blooming rose in the center; this is a dessert […]...
Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and dog Max. 
