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A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!

A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

{Cookbook Review} The Art and Soul of Baking: An Interview with Cindy Mushet

{Cookbook Review} The Art and Soul of Baking: An Interview with Cindy Mushet

Daring Bakers: The Joys of Homemade Pizza

Daring Bakers: The Joys of Homemade Pizza

Goodbye, Mother's Cookies

Goodbye, Mother's Cookies

Ready for Another Chocolate Adventure?

Ready for Another Chocolate Adventure?

Sugar High Friday: La Vie en Rose

Sugar High Friday: La Vie en Rose

Plum Perfect: Galette, Two Ways

Plum Perfect: Galette, Two Ways

Fall and the Full Moon: Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Five Spice Peanut Brittle

Fall and the Full Moon: Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Five Spice Peanut Brittle

From the Pantry: Almond Shortbread with Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ganache

From the Pantry: Almond Shortbread with Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ganache

Daring Bakers: Eclairs with Flair

Daring Bakers: Eclairs with Flair

Figs for Fall: Vanilla Bean Fig Cupcakes with Orange Blossom Honey Frosting

Figs for Fall: Vanilla Bean Fig Cupcakes with Orange Blossom Honey Frosting

A Brownie with Aspirations

A Brownie with Aspirations

Weekend in Carmel

Weekend in Carmel

Taking a Sip of Memory

Taking a Sip of Memory

Hazelnuts and Praline, Some of My Favorite Things

Hazelnuts and Praline, Some of My Favorite Things

Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie

Olallieberry Season

Olallieberry Season

Daring Bakers Challenge – Danish Delight

Daring Bakers Challenge – Danish Delight

Frosty Relief for a Hot Summer’s Day

Frosty Relief for a Hot Summer’s Day

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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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