{Sacramento} Park Winters Summerland
Park Winters perfectly captures the ideal of simple country luxury. This magical bed and breakfast and estate is a hidden paradise in the farmlands of … Read More...
{San Francisco} Farmshop Marin Restaurant
Farmshop Marin is a most delicious enticement to make your way north of San Francisco more frequently. This restaurant in Marin County Mart presents … Read More...
Strawberry Vanilla Chamomile Tart
Happy summer! This strawberry vanilla chamomile tart is a perfect welcome to the season. Although as a grownup I sadly don't get the whole summer off, … Read More...
{San Mateo}: Wursthall Restaurant and Bierhaus
If you're a fan of J.Kenji Lopez-Alt - as I imagine anyone with an interest in food and the science of cooking would be - it's very exciting news to … Read More...
Superhero Girl Cupcakes
Superhero girl cupcakes for my superhero girl's 5th birthday. Although Isabelle's birthday was in January, we were still on vacation in Hong Kong we … Read More...
Rose Raspberry Lychee Parfaits
Happy Valentine's Day! These rose raspberry lychee parfaits are inspired by my recent trip to Hong Kong, where this flavor combination seemed to pop … Read More...
Hong Kong: New Takes on Old Favorites
One of my favorite things about Hong Kong is that it never stops changing. Its restless energy vibrates throughout the city an unceasing hum of … Read More...
Winter Citrus Tart
This citrus tart in a chocolate crust is perfect January brightener. Happy New Year! I just spent two and a half weeks over Christmas in Hong Kong, … Read More...
Christmastime is Here: Totoro Linzer Cookies
Happy holidays! It's the season of joy and wonder and wishes come true, and these Totoro linzer cookies might make it just a bit more magical. I … Read More...
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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. 
