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Pomegranates, Fall, and Cookbooks

Pomegranates, Fall, and Cookbooks

{Product Review} Of Chocolate and Tempering

{Product Review} Of Chocolate and Tempering

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

Return from Hong Kong: Family, Food, and a Really Good Tart

Return from Hong Kong: Family, Food, and a Really Good Tart

Apple, Pecan, and Cinnamon Crumble Bars

Apple, Pecan, and Cinnamon Crumble Bars

Roasted Pluot Phyllo Tarts and a Farewell to My Kitchen

Roasted Pluot Phyllo Tarts and a Farewell to My Kitchen

Chai Cupcakes, Two Ways

Chai Cupcakes, Two Ways

Green Tea Cheesecake

Green Tea Cheesecake

Key Lime Meringue Tarts

Key Lime Meringue Tarts

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

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

Apricot, Orange, and Almond Mini Cakes

Apricot, Orange, and Almond Mini Cakes

A Sip of Summer

A Sip of Summer

Cherry Ice Cream Profiteroles with Almond Granita

Cherry Ice Cream Profiteroles with Almond Granita

In Which A Busy Week Is Capped With An Unexpected Surprise

In Which A Busy Week Is Capped With An Unexpected Surprise

Birthday and Cake

Birthday and Cake

Tweaking an Old Favorite: Meyer Lemon and Chocolate Tart

Tweaking an Old Favorite: Meyer Lemon and Chocolate Tart

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

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

Marshmallow Chicks, Just in Time for Easter

Marshmallow Chicks, Just in Time for Easter

Out of Africa – Lychee Honey Financiers

Out of Africa – Lychee Honey Financiers

The Construction of a Cupcake (Class)

The Construction of a Cupcake (Class)

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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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