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Archives for August 2016

My Disney Alaska Cruise: Itinerary Guide

Aug 22 by Anita 5 Comments

                  Happy Monday! I’m happy to share the second post in my Disney Alaska cruise review series. This post covers the itinerary of the seven day Disney Wonder cruise up to Alaska, and what activities we enjoyed at the ports. First, Alaska is of course a wonderful […]...

Filed Under: Alaska, Travel Tagged With: alaska, cruise, disney

Strawberry Pistachio Frangipane Tart

Aug 16 by Anita 1 Comment

Summer’s slipping away, but I wanted to share one last sweet summery tart before back to school sets in. This strawberry pistachio frangipane tart is visually inspired by one of Martha Stewart’s tarts, although the recipe here is drawn from my own repertoire. Simple summer tarts have always been a weakness of mine; disarmingly uncomplicated, […]...

Filed Under: Fruit, Recipes, Tarts Tagged With: frangipane, pistachio, strawberry, tart

Summer Vacation: Disney Alaska Cruise Review

Aug 1 by Anita 3 Comments

I’m so excited for these next few posts! I’ve been eager to do this Disney Alaska cruise review and share my favorite parts of my vacation, as well as helpful tips and secrets. Two years ago, my family and I went on our first Disney cruise to the Bahamas and enjoyed it so much we wanted […]...

Filed Under: Alaska, Travel Tagged With: alaska, cruise, disney, vacation


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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. More about pastrygirl

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