I was lucky enough to visit Bloom Chocolate Salon, the tea room inside Dandelion Chocolate‘s new 16 St factory, shortly after it opened. Dandelion Chocolate’s massive new expansion has been eagerly anticipated by craft chocolate fans in the Bay Area, and while the sparkling new space is impressive in every aspect, for many foodies the […]...
Balsamic Strawberry Brioche Toast
Happy May! I’m making this balsamic strawberry brioche toast as a combination birthday sweet and Mother’s Day treat for myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve already been indulged for my birthday and I’m maybe 85% sure there’ll be some kind of breakfast whipped up by daughter this Sunday for Mother’s Day, but that doesn’t mean […]...
Pebble Beach Food and Wine 2019
Pebble Beach Food and Wine down in Carmel has long been one of my favorite food and wine events in the Bay Area. Amazing chefs, fantastic food, top-flight wines, and that gorgeous Pacific coast view make the experience hard to miss. Every year I wasn’t able to go I always end up reading the schedule […]...
Easter Chick Cream Puffs
Happy April! April means Easter, and I already know what I’m making: these Easter chick cream puffs! This cute-food take on the classic cream puff uses lemon curd in the filling, which is also perfect because it’s Meyer lemon season. Also, I have to admit that inspiration struck when my daughter mentioned that her class […]...
Apple Rose Frangipane Tart
S’mores Chocolate Whiskey Pudding Tart
This S’mores chocolate whiskey pudding tart served double duty this year – I made it for Pi (e) Day yesterday, and to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I’m constantly multitasking this days, so why shouldn’t my desserts as well? As if s’mores in tart form isn’t tempting enough, the added punch of whiskey takes this really […]...
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. 
