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A Trip to Japan at Napa CIA Worlds of Flavor

A Trip to Japan at Napa CIA Worlds of Flavor

{SF} A Foodie Weekend in Three Acts

{SF} A Foodie Weekend in Three Acts

{SF} A Soy and Chocolate Pairing with Michael Recchiuti

{SF} A Soy and Chocolate Pairing with Michael Recchiuti

{Weekend Break}: Sweet Things from the San Francisco Street Food Fest

Food and Light: Best Workshop Ever

Food and Light: Best Workshop Ever

{SF} Taste of the Nation – The Best from SF's Chefs

{SF} Taste of the Nation – The Best from SF's Chefs

Where Strawberries Come From

Where Strawberries Come From

Taste of the Nation San Francisco – Win a Ticket to Go!

Taste of the Nation San Francisco – Win a Ticket to Go!

San Francisco Food Bloggers' Bake Sale – This Saturday!

San Francisco Food Bloggers' Bake Sale – This Saturday!

{SF} San Francisco Chocolate Salon – A Second Go Around

{SF} San Francisco Chocolate Salon – A Second Go Around

National Food Bloggers' Bake Sale – In San Francisco!

National Food Bloggers' Bake Sale – In San Francisco!

Valrhona Demo – A Surfeit of Chocolate

Valrhona Demo – A Surfeit of Chocolate

I'm Back! A Pastry Class at SFBI

I'm Back! A Pastry Class at SFBI

Sugar High Friday: Spice Up Your Life! Part Two

Sugar High Friday: Spice Up Your Life! Part Two

Sugar High Friday: Spice Up Your Life! Part One

Sugar High Friday: Spice Up Your Life! Part One

I'm the Host for Sugar High Friday! Time to Spice Up Your Life

I'm the Host for Sugar High Friday! Time to Spice Up Your Life

Ready for Another Chocolate Adventure?

Ready for Another Chocolate Adventure?

The Opera Cake Goes Lemon and Lavender

The Opera Cake Goes Lemon and Lavender

Pandan Cheesecake Pops – An Alluring New Flavor

Pandan Cheesecake Pops – An Alluring New Flavor

Perfection, Once Again

Perfection, Once Again

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A Better Brioche


Consider the Humble Chocolate Chip Cookie

A Feast of Figs


Pure Dessert, Pure Inspiration (Chocolate Citrus Tart)

My Own Remembrance of Things Past: Daan Tats


The Slow Drip of Coffee on a Languorous Summer's Day

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

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about pastrygirl

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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