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An Abundance of Apricots

An Abundance of Apricots

Chocolate Malt Memories

Chocolate Malt Memories

The Opera Cake Goes Lemon and Lavender

The Opera Cake Goes Lemon and Lavender

Strawberry Mango Verrine

Strawberry Mango Verrine

Strawberries For the Birthday Girl

Strawberries For the Birthday Girl

Pandan Cheesecake Pops – An Alluring New Flavor

Pandan Cheesecake Pops – An Alluring New Flavor

For Love of Lychees

For Love of Lychees

On Being a Traveler

On Being a Traveler

Perfection, Once Again

Perfection, Once Again

Spiced Chocolate Mousses

Spiced Chocolate Mousses

Sweet Sushi and Other Surprises

Sweet Sushi and Other Surprises

{Cookbook Review} Cookie Craft

{Cookbook Review} Cookie Craft

More Chocolate, This Time of the Warm Molten Variety

More Chocolate, This Time of the Warm Molten Variety

Chocolate Mania

Chocolate Mania

Another New Year to Celebrate

Another New Year to Celebrate

Daring Bakers Challenge: Lemon Meringue Lovelies

Daring Bakers Challenge: Lemon Meringue Lovelies

Two Years, Too Sweet

Two Years, Too Sweet

Mango Memories

Mango Memories

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Honey and Sea Salt Caramels

Honey and Sea Salt Caramels

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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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