Happy Easter weekend! This bunny cream tart is a sweet way to showcase all the Easter sweets I’ve picked up in the last week. We’re doing an egg hunt at home this weekend, but I couldn’t resist using some of the candy as decorations for this springtime dessert. I’ve wanted to make one of those […]...
Yuzu Meringue Tart
Saffron Almond Buns
These saffron almond buns are a cross between cinnamon rolls and lussekatter – saffron buns that are popularly served in Sweden during the feast of St. Lucia at Christmastime. I don’t bake enough with saffron, but I was recently introduced to Peace and Plenty Farm, an organic farm located in Northern California. They specialize in […]...
Deep Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake
Happy Valentine’s Day! No fancy restaurant outings for us this year but I’m not skipping out on dessert. Sometimes you just need a slice of really rich, deep dark chocolate bundt cake, and I’m sharing the best recipe I have for a bundt cake that is pure chocolatey bliss. It uses a generous helping of […]...
Black Sesame Cake with Tangerine Buttercream
Happy Chinese New Year! The new lunar year begins on February 12 and to celebrate I made this black sesame cake with tangerine buttercream. We could all celebrate another chance for a fresh start, couldn’t we? It’s going to be the year of the Ox, which usually symbolizes hard work, discipline, and stability. Working towards […]...
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. 
