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{SF} Hodo Soy and the Art of Tofumaking

{SF} Hodo Soy and the Art of Tofumaking

Late Summer Rhapsody in Rhubarb

Late Summer Rhapsody in Rhubarb

A Slice of Memory

A Slice of Memory

{Cookbook Review} Summer, Simply

{Cookbook Review} Summer, Simply

Always Room for Chocolate (and Shortbread)

Always Room for Chocolate (and Shortbread)

The Perfect Finish: The Twix Tart

The Perfect Finish: The Twix Tart

{Product Review} A Pocketful of Peaches

{Product Review} A Pocketful of Peaches

Return to the Kitchen

Return to the Kitchen

Craquelin: Brioche's Sugar Sweet Cousin

Craquelin: Brioche's Sugar Sweet Cousin

In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love

Double Holidays, Double Happiness

Double Holidays, Double Happiness

Passion in Panna Cotta: Lychee and Pomegranate Panna Cotta

Passion in Panna Cotta: Lychee and Pomegranate Panna Cotta

A Bright Start to the New Year: Chocolate Passionfruit Tarts

A Bright Start to the New Year: Chocolate Passionfruit Tarts

Mendiants For Christmas

Mendiants For Christmas

Shades of Pale: Brown Butter Vanilla Cake with Caramel Buttercream

Shades of Pale: Brown Butter Vanilla Cake with Caramel Buttercream

Giving Thanks: Frozen Cranberry Nougats

Giving Thanks: Frozen Cranberry Nougats

Gingerbread Cupcakes for a Special Birthday

Gingerbread Cupcakes for a Special Birthday

Vanilla, Mocha, Walnuts: Memories of Bundt Cake

Vanilla, Mocha, Walnuts: Memories of Bundt Cake

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

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

A Little Candy Corn for Your Halloween Bowl

A Little Candy Corn for Your Halloween Bowl

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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, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

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