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Time Enough for Pears

Time Enough for Pears

A Wedding Mini-Recap

A Wedding Mini-Recap

Return to the Kitchen

Return to the Kitchen

A Breath, and Then A Step Forward

A Breath, and Then A Step Forward

365 Tomorrows Later

365 Tomorrows Later

How to Have a Fabulous Bake Sale

How to Have a Fabulous Bake Sale

Saveur's Best Food Blog Awards – I've Been Nominated!

Saveur's Best Food Blog Awards – I've Been Nominated!

In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love

Macaron Mania in 805 Living

Macaron Mania in 805 Living

In Which A Busy Week Is Capped With An Unexpected Surprise

In Which A Busy Week Is Capped With An Unexpected Surprise

I’m Still Here…Really!

I’m Still Here…Really!

A Little Cake and A Little News

A Little Cake and A Little News

Sorry, Daring Bakers…I'm Sick

Thinking about Pastry School?

Thinking about Pastry School?

Strawberries For the Birthday Girl

Strawberries For the Birthday Girl

A Visit from Some Well-Traveled Eggs

A Visit from Some Well-Traveled Eggs

Death By Chocolate – Vote and Win!

Death By Chocolate – Vote and Win!

Meeting Elizabeth Falkner and Other Tidbits

Meeting Elizabeth Falkner and Other Tidbits

Yes, My Blog Does Look Good!

Yes, My Blog Does Look Good!

A Little Sweet Talk?

A Little Sweet Talk?

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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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