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Deep Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

Deep Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

Chocolate Pecan Tart

Chocolate Pecan Tart

French Silk Tart

French Silk Tart

S’mores Chocolate Whiskey Pudding Tart

S’mores Chocolate Whiskey Pudding Tart

Perfect Dark Chocolate Pudding

Perfect Dark Chocolate Pudding

{Sweet San Francisco}: Coletta Gelato and Chocolate Sorbet

{Sweet San Francisco}: Coletta Gelato and Chocolate Sorbet

Raspberry White Chocolate Brownie Heart

Raspberry White Chocolate Brownie Heart

Passion Fruit Milk Chocolate Tart

Passion Fruit Milk Chocolate Tart

Theo Chocolate Stout Cake with Mint Whipped Cream

Theo Chocolate Stout Cake with Mint Whipped Cream

{Cookbook Review}: Guittard’s Roasted Banana Chocolate Tart

{Cookbook Review}: Guittard’s Roasted Banana Chocolate Tart

Happy October! Halloween Chocolate Lollipops

Happy October! Halloween Chocolate Lollipops

Black Bottom Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brûlée for Valentine’s Day

Black Bottom Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brûlée for Valentine’s Day

Christmas Chocolate Double Mint Fudge

Christmas Chocolate Double Mint Fudge

Deep Dark Chocolate and Ghostly Meringue Cupcakes

Deep Dark Chocolate and Ghostly Meringue Cupcakes

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

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

Dessert First + Alessi: Chocolate Namelaka and Orange Blossom Cream

Dessert First + Alessi: Chocolate Namelaka and Orange Blossom Cream

Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches

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

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

Back to Childhood: Malted Milk Chocolate Pretzel Tart

Back to Childhood: Malted Milk Chocolate Pretzel Tart

Valrhona and Measured Indulgence: New Lemon White Chocolate Tart

Valrhona and Measured Indulgence: New Lemon White Chocolate Tart

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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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