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The Opera Cake Goes Lemon and Lavender

The Opera Cake Goes Lemon and Lavender

For Love of Lychees

For Love of Lychees

On Being a Traveler

On Being a Traveler

Perfection, Once Again

Perfection, Once Again

Sweet Sushi and Other Surprises

Sweet Sushi and Other Surprises

More Chocolate, This Time of the Warm Molten Variety

More Chocolate, This Time of the Warm Molten Variety

Another New Year to Celebrate

Another New Year to Celebrate

Two Years, Too Sweet

Two Years, Too Sweet

Eat My Words

Eat My Words

Sesame, Says I

Sesame, Says I

Daring Bakers Challenge: Teeny Bostini

Daring Bakers Challenge: Teeny Bostini

Tales of the Elephant Heart Plum

Tales of the Elephant Heart Plum

{Book Review} Dreaming of the Mediterranean

{Book Review} Dreaming of the Mediterranean

From Simple to Sublime: Hazelnut Cake with Roasted Glazed Peaches

From Simple to Sublime: Hazelnut Cake with Roasted Glazed Peaches

Daring Bakers Challenge: Strawberry Mirror Cake

Daring Bakers Challenge: Strawberry Mirror Cake

{Cookbook Review} Asia: The Sweetest Spot

{Cookbook Review} Asia: The Sweetest Spot

Daring Bakers Challenge: Gâteau St. Honoré

Daring Bakers Challenge: Gâteau St. Honoré

Happy Birthday to Me

Happy Birthday to Me

Goat Cheesecake for Donna Day

Goat Cheesecake for Donna Day

Goji Berries, or, Mothers Really Do Know Best

Goji Berries, or, Mothers Really Do Know Best

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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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