When a pre-packaged box of chocolates just won’t do, CocoaBella Chocolates comes to the rescue with their handpicked selection of chocolates from around the world. My favorites include Christopher Elbow, Marquise de Sevigne, and Valrhona. Brett Beach, one of the founders of Madecasse Chocolate, conducting a tasting of his chocolate bars at the store. See […]...
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{SF} A Soy and Chocolate Pairing with Michael Recchiuti
A week ago I got the opportunity to attend a most intriguing presentation and I'm eager to share the experience with you! The event was a Soy and Chocolate pairing, part of Michael Recchiuti's Taste Project where he combines his renowned chocolate with another unexpected ingredient, such as cheese, beer, or salt. As Michael explained to […]...
A Wedding Mini-Recap
Hi All, It’s Labor Day weekend and I’m in Kansas City having a second wedding reception with Husband’s relatives and close friends. Apparently I’ve brought California weather with me – sunny, dry, and beautiful. (Ironic, since it’s been absolutely freezing cold in SF this summer). I’m working on a writeup of a visit to Michael […]...
{SF} Summer in a Jar
Late Summer Rhapsody in Rhubarb
I learned something new last week – rhubarb season can persist well into summer and sometimes early fall. It’s interesting because rhubarb is so strongly tied to a single season – spring – that seeing the near-fuschia-hued stalks at the market threw me off-kilter for a moment. Hadn’t rhubarb already come and gone? Well, apparently […]...
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. 
