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Frosty Relief for a Hot Summer’s Day

Frosty Relief for a Hot Summer’s Day

Strawberries For the Birthday Girl

Strawberries For the Birthday Girl

Sesame, Says I

Sesame, Says I

Tales of the Elephant Heart Plum

Tales of the Elephant Heart Plum

{Cookbook Review} Pure Dessert, Pure Inspiration

{Cookbook Review} Pure Dessert, Pure Inspiration

La Festa al Fresco: Lemon Verbena, The Scent of Summer

La Festa al Fresco: Lemon Verbena, The Scent of Summer

SHF #33: Passion Fruit Soufflé Glacé with Pineapple Fruit Soup

SHF #33: Passion Fruit Soufflé Glacé with Pineapple Fruit Soup

HHDD #13: Nectarines + Ice Cream Maker = Summer

HHDD #13: Nectarines + Ice Cream Maker = Summer

A Sweet Spring Breeze: Strawberry Semifreddo

A Sweet Spring Breeze: Strawberry Semifreddo

Gingersnap Lemon Sherbet Sandwiches

Gingersnap Lemon Sherbet Sandwiches

Beauty in Transience: Spring Desserts

Beauty in Transience: Spring Desserts

More Than One Way to Make Ice Cream

More Than One Way to Make Ice Cream

Apple Pear Crisp with Muscato Ice Cream: Ode to Autumn

Apple Pear Crisp with Muscato Ice Cream: Ode to Autumn

La Festa al Fresco: Mini Meringue Baskets with Pomegranate and Peach Sorbets

La Festa al Fresco: Mini Meringue Baskets with Pomegranate and Peach Sorbets

A Passion for Ice Cream

A Passion for Ice Cream

Mangos and Macadamias

Mangos and Macadamias

Lychee Love (Sugar High Friday #21)

Lychee Love (Sugar High Friday #21)

Peach Tarte Tatin

Peach Tarte Tatin

Cherry Trio

Ice Wine Ice Cream with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Ice Wine Ice Cream with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

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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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