When I saw the theme for this month’s SHF, strawberries immediately popped into my mind. Whether piled sweetly and innocently next to a bowl of cream or sprawled naughtily besides chocolates and champagne, strawberries almost demand to be eaten sensually. While there are many recipes involving whole strawberries, I wanted to see if there was […]...
Archives for February 2006
Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe
Tucked away on College Avenue in Rockridge,Oakland is Bittersweet, a rustic little cafe devoted entirely to chocolate. The first time I stumbled onto this place was when I was going to dinner at the wonderful Soi 4 Thai restaurant next door (the particular stretch of College Avenue around Rockridge boasts a marvelous conglomeration of eccentric […]...
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. 
