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Almost Autumn: Grapeskin Flour and Almond Vanilla Madeleines

Almost Autumn: Grapeskin Flour and Almond Vanilla Madeleines

Company Coming: Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie, Again

Company Coming: Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie, Again

Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School

Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School

Fluffy Marshmallow Creme Macarons for Easter

Fluffy Marshmallow Creme Macarons for Easter

Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Couture Cinnamon: Snickerdoodle Macarons

Couture Cinnamon: Snickerdoodle Macarons

TCHO Milk Chocolate Chip Brown Butter Cookies

TCHO Milk Chocolate Chip Brown Butter Cookies

Party Planning: Strawberries and Cream “Pocky”

Party Planning: Strawberries and Cream “Pocky”

Another Take on Sweethearts: Conversation Heart Macarons

Another Take on Sweethearts: Conversation Heart Macarons

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

{Cookbook Review} ‘Tis the Time for Better Nutter Butters

{Cookbook Review} ‘Tis the Time for Better Nutter Butters

1 + 1 =

1 + 1 =

Driscoll’s and Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream

Driscoll’s and Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream

Prepare to Get Sated

Prepare to Get Sated

{Cookbook Review} Cookie Time: Linzer Cookies and A Slew of Cookie Cookbooks

{Cookbook Review} Cookie Time: Linzer Cookies and A Slew of Cookie Cookbooks

The Dalmatian Coast and Dog Treats

The Dalmatian Coast and Dog Treats

{Cookbook Review} CakeSpy Tour de Sweet

{Cookbook Review} CakeSpy Tour de Sweet

Pierre Hermé, Macarons, and Me

Pierre Hermé, Macarons, and Me

Mykonos and Melomakarona

Mykonos and Melomakarona

Santorini Sublime

Santorini Sublime

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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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