Franzbrotchen (German Cinnamon Sugar Rolls)
Franzbrötchen are delightful German pastry that are a sort of cross between croissant and cinnamon roll, a mix of flaky, chewy, crisp, and rich at the … Read More...
Yuzu Chiffon Layer Cake
This yuzu chiffon layer cake is a perfect sunshiny ode to spring. I created it as a spin on the classic whipped cream cakes seen in Chinese bakeries, … Read More...
Sumikko Gurashi Rainbow Cake
This Sumikko Gurashi birthday cake was requested by my daughter Isabelle for her 11th birthday. I didn't plan on making this a post, so there aren't a … Read More...
Fancy Mini Tourtières (French-Canadian Meat Pies)
These fancy mini tourtières are perfect for the wintry, rainy, blustery weather we're still having. Don't be misled by their name or elaborate … Read More...
Holiday Pinwheel Cookies
These holiday pinwheel cookies have become my daughter Isabelle's favorite new way to celebrate the season. We made these cookies over the weekend, … Read More...
Honey Cheesecake with Fall Fruit
Hello dear readers and happy fall! This honey cheesecake piled high with some of my favorite fruits of the season is my way of saying farewell fo … Read More...
Olallieberry Tart with Chocolate Frangipane
This olallieberry tart with chocolate frangipane is a my latest way to celebrate berry picking season. We've gone berry picking almost every summer, … Read More...
Brown Butter Peach Tourte
This brown butter peach tourte, or tart, from Dorie Greenspan's Baking Chez Moi perfectly captures the essence of summer. It's hard to top biting … Read More...
Ombre Cherry Tart
It's cherry season, and I made this ombre cherry tart to celebrate. There's actually quite a lot of things to celebrate besides cherries: the end of … 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, daughter, and dog Max. 
