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Naples, Positano, Sorrento, and a Lot of Limoncello

Naples, Positano, Sorrento, and a Lot of Limoncello

Florence and Florentines

Florence and Florentines

{Cookbook Review} I’m Back! With Apricot Lemon Hazelnut Bars

{Cookbook Review} I’m Back! With Apricot Lemon Hazelnut Bars

Another Successful SF Food Blogger Bake Sale!

Another Successful SF Food Blogger Bake Sale!

Cupboard Inspiration: Hazelnut Macarons with Homemade Nutella (plus bonus giveaway!)

Cupboard Inspiration: Hazelnut Macarons with Homemade Nutella (plus bonus giveaway!)

The Making of Macarons (Sucre Cuit Style)

The Making of Macarons (Sucre Cuit Style)

Always Room for Chocolate (and Shortbread)

Always Room for Chocolate (and Shortbread)

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall: Peach Brown Sugar Ice Cream with Hazelnut Sugar Cookies

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall: Peach Brown Sugar Ice Cream with Hazelnut Sugar Cookies

Apple, Pecan, and Cinnamon Crumble Bars

Apple, Pecan, and Cinnamon Crumble Bars

Making the Most of Mistakes: Strawberry, Rose, and Coconut Sorbet Sandwiches

Making the Most of Mistakes: Strawberry, Rose, and Coconut Sorbet Sandwiches

A Twist on the Familiar: Tonka Bean and Cocoa Nib Ice Cream

A Twist on the Familiar: Tonka Bean and Cocoa Nib Ice Cream

A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!

A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!

Goodbye, Mother's Cookies

Goodbye, Mother's Cookies

From the Pantry: Almond Shortbread with Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ganache

From the Pantry: Almond Shortbread with Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ganache

Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie

Olallieberry Season

Olallieberry Season

{Cookbook Review} Cookie Craft

{Cookbook Review} Cookie Craft

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

Consider the Humble Chocolate Chip Cookie

Consider the Humble Chocolate Chip Cookie

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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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