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A Malasada Experiment

A Malasada Experiment

Pumpkin Twinkies for Halloween

Pumpkin Twinkies for Halloween

Now for Something a Little Different

Now for Something a Little Different

Apples for Autumn: {Cookbook Review} More From Macrina

Apples for Autumn: {Cookbook Review} More From Macrina

1 + 1 =

1 + 1 =

A Sundae for Summer

A Sundae for Summer

Olallieberries and Shortcake

Olallieberries and Shortcake

{Cookbook Review}: Alice Medrich’s Sinfully Easy Desserts

{Cookbook Review}: Alice Medrich’s Sinfully Easy Desserts

Making the Most of Apricots

Making the Most of Apricots

Cherries, Coconut, Cream, Summer

Cherries, Coconut, Cream, Summer

{Cookbook Review}: Blueberry Brown Butter Tarts

{Cookbook Review}: Blueberry Brown Butter Tarts

Sated is Ready! and an Almond and Chocolate Frangipane Tart

Sated is Ready! and an Almond and Chocolate Frangipane Tart

Driscoll’s and Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream

Driscoll’s and Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream

Prepare to Get Sated

Prepare to Get Sated

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Five

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Five

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Four

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Four

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Three + {Tool Review}: Tovolo Quick Prep Mixer

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Three + {Tool Review}: Tovolo Quick Prep Mixer

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Two

Chocolate Mousse Methodology, Day Two

Chocolate Mousse Methodology: Day One

Chocolate Mousse Methodology: Day One

Looking for Sunshine: Apricot Crumb Coffee Cake

Looking for Sunshine: Apricot Crumb Coffee Cake

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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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