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Lollipop Love is Here! A Giveaway to Celebrate

Lollipop Love is Here! A Giveaway to Celebrate

Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Geranium Cake (and a bonus giveaway!)

Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Geranium Cake (and a bonus giveaway!)

{Giveaway}: Godiva’s Sweet Summer Treats

{Giveaway}: Godiva’s Sweet Summer Treats

{Chocolate Review}: How to Bake with Craft Chocolate – Intensely Bittersweet Chocolate Souffle

{Chocolate Review}: How to Bake with Craft Chocolate – Intensely Bittersweet Chocolate Souffle

Summer Peach Almond Cake

Summer Peach Almond Cake

{Giveaway} My Pie in Pieography

{Giveaway} My Pie in Pieography

{Contest} Win a Year’s Worth of Chuao Chocolate

{Contest} Win a Year’s Worth of Chuao Chocolate

{Giveaway} minted holiday cards

{Giveaway} minted holiday cards

{Sweet San Francisco} Teacake Bake Shop: In Praise of Local Bakeries

{Sweet San Francisco} Teacake Bake Shop: In Praise of Local Bakeries

And the Just Desserts giveaway winner is…

And the Just Desserts giveaway winner is…

{Giveaway} Top Chef Just Desserts Season 2 This Week

{Giveaway} Top Chef Just Desserts Season 2 This Week

Going on Vacation + No Pictures Won’t Stop A Giveaway!

It’s My Birthday – And I’m Doing A Giveaway!

It’s My Birthday – And I’m Doing A Giveaway!

And the Winner of the W-S Gift Card is…

And the Winner of the W-S Gift Card is…

Cupboard Inspiration: Hazelnut Macarons with Homemade Nutella (plus bonus giveaway!)

Cupboard Inspiration: Hazelnut Macarons with Homemade Nutella (plus bonus giveaway!)

Welcome to the New Dessert First!

Welcome to the New Dessert First!

Blackboard Eats Membership Giveaway

Blackboard Eats Membership Giveaway

{Cookie Review} Tate's Bake Shop Giveaway

{Cookie Review} Tate's Bake Shop Giveaway

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

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

And the Winner of Dessert First's Prize is…

And the Winner of Dessert First's Prize is…


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The Making of Macarons (Sucre Cuit Style)

Hong Kong Eggettes (Daan Jai)


Tis the Season (Chocolate Mint Macarons)

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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Please e-mail anita {at} dessertfirstgirl {dot} com with all collaboration inquiries, pastry questions, or just to say hi! I look forward to hearing from you!
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