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A Bright Start to the New Year: Chocolate Passionfruit Tarts

A Bright Start to the New Year: Chocolate Passionfruit Tarts

Mendiants For Christmas

Mendiants For Christmas

{Product Review} Of Chocolate and Tempering

{Product Review} Of Chocolate and Tempering

Birthday and Cake

Birthday and Cake

Tweaking an Old Favorite: Meyer Lemon and Chocolate Tart

Tweaking an Old Favorite: Meyer Lemon and Chocolate Tart

The Construction of a Cupcake (Class)

The Construction of a Cupcake (Class)

A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!

A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ready for Another Chocolate Adventure?

Ready for Another Chocolate Adventure?

From the Pantry: Almond Shortbread with Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ganache

From the Pantry: Almond Shortbread with Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ganache

A Brownie with Aspirations

A Brownie with Aspirations

Chocolate Malt Memories

Chocolate Malt Memories

Spiced Chocolate Mousses

Spiced Chocolate Mousses

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

Chocolate Mania

Chocolate Mania

A Little Gift for My Readers

A Little Gift for My Readers

‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

Eat My Words

Eat My Words

Daring Bakers Challenge: Teeny Bostini

Daring Bakers Challenge: Teeny Bostini

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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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