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Yuzu Meringue Tart

Yuzu Meringue Tart

Matcha Creme Brulee Tarts from Tartine

Matcha Creme Brulee Tarts from Tartine

Rose Raspberry Lychee Parfaits

Rose Raspberry Lychee Parfaits

Vanilla Apple Cider Panna Cottas

Vanilla Apple Cider Panna Cottas

Chick Egg Custard Tarts for Chinese New Year

Chick Egg Custard Tarts for Chinese New Year

Happy Summer: Berry Tart with Cheesecake Pastry Cream

Happy Summer: Berry Tart with Cheesecake Pastry Cream

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

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

Coconut and Mango Yogurt Cheesecake

Coconut and Mango Yogurt Cheesecake

{Review} Hamptons Lane and Caramel Malted Milk Bavarian

{Review} Hamptons Lane and Caramel Malted Milk Bavarian

{Quick Cookbook Review}: Donna Hay’s Fresh and Light Berry Slice

{Quick Cookbook Review}: Donna Hay’s Fresh and Light Berry Slice

S’mores Crème Brûlée for a Sweet Start to the Year

S’mores Crème Brûlée for a Sweet Start to the Year

Cherries, Coconut, Cream, Summer

Cherries, Coconut, Cream, Summer

Venice: Farewell Honeymoon, Hello New Year

Venice: Farewell Honeymoon, Hello New Year

Financiers with Finesse (And a Curd with Some Zest)

Financiers with Finesse (And a Curd with Some Zest)

Time Enough for Pears

Time Enough for Pears

{SF} Hodo Soy and the Art of Tofumaking

{SF} Hodo Soy and the Art of Tofumaking

In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love

Passion in Panna Cotta: Lychee and Pomegranate Panna Cotta

Passion in Panna Cotta: Lychee and Pomegranate Panna Cotta

A Clafouti For Chilly Days: Apples, Cranberries, and Vanilla Bean

A Clafouti For Chilly Days: Apples, Cranberries, and Vanilla Bean

A Sip of Summer

A Sip of Summer

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

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