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Rose Meringues for a Simple Spring Dessert

Rose Meringues for a Simple Spring Dessert

Happy October! Halloween Chocolate Lollipops

Happy October! Halloween Chocolate Lollipops

Rose Saffron Lollipops for National Lollipop Day

Rose Saffron Lollipops for National Lollipop Day

Caramel, Lavender, and Fleur de Sel Lollipops

Caramel, Lavender, and Fleur de Sel Lollipops

Christmas Chocolate Double Mint Fudge

Christmas Chocolate Double Mint Fudge

Homemade Halloween: Making “Twix” Bars

Homemade Halloween: Making “Twix” Bars

In Time for Halloween: Pumpkin Spice Caramel Lollipops

In Time for Halloween: Pumpkin Spice Caramel Lollipops

Pandan and Coconut: Snapshots from Vietnam

Pandan and Coconut: Snapshots from Vietnam

{Chocolate Review}: Toffee Theory

{Chocolate Review}: Toffee Theory

Mendiants For Christmas

Mendiants For Christmas

Giving Thanks: Frozen Cranberry Nougats

Giving Thanks: Frozen Cranberry Nougats

A Little Candy Corn for Your Halloween Bowl

A Little Candy Corn for Your Halloween Bowl

Marshmallow Chicks, Just in Time for Easter

Marshmallow Chicks, Just in Time for Easter

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Fall and the Full Moon: Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Five Spice Peanut Brittle

Fall and the Full Moon: Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Five Spice Peanut Brittle

Honey and Sea Salt Caramels

Honey and Sea Salt Caramels


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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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. More about pastrygirl

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