Roasted Strawberry Mousse Tart
Happy Valentine's Day! This roasted strawberry mousse tart was quick to disappear at my place - all that's left are the photos now! After the heart … Read More...
Avital Date Night San Francisco
Sad foodie confession: when I had my daughter six years ago, I knew I wouldn't be able to keep up with the hyperactive Bay Area food scene anymore. … Read More...
Sunny Clementine Cardamom Cake
Happy January! This clementine cardamon cake from Greg and Lucy Malouf's Suqar is a ray of sunshine in these grey and wintry first weeks of January. … Read More...
Perfect Dark Chocolate Pudding
I hope you've all been enjoying the holidays! I have one last recipe to share and send out the year: a perfect dark chocolate pudding, from none other … Read More...
Almond Shortbread with Raspberry White Chocolate Frosting
These almond shortbread filled with raspberry jam and white chocolate frosting are a proper Christmas baking project. Although it's a constant … Read More...
Spiced Christmas Sablés
Happy December! I'm proud to join in again on Rodelle's yearly holiday cookie campaign with these spiced Christmas sablés. These simple cookies that … Read More...
Best Baking Cookbooks of 2018
Time for one of my favorite posts of the year - compiling my list of best baking cookbooks of 2018. The only problem with this task is that it usually … Read More...
Cranberry Pomegranate Curd Tart
Happy Thanksgiving week! This cranberry pomegranate curd tart is making an appearance at my Thanksgiving table this year. It combines a lot of my … Read More...
Apple Marzipan Cake
This pretty little apple marzipan cake might be one of my favorite new baking experiments. Since it's November and officially holiday season, I've … 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. 
