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Daring Bakers Challenge: Strawberry Mirror Cake

Daring Bakers Challenge: Strawberry Mirror Cake

SHF #33: Passion Fruit Soufflé Glacé with Pineapple Fruit Soup

SHF #33: Passion Fruit Soufflé Glacé with Pineapple Fruit Soup

An Abundance of Summer

An Abundance of Summer

HHDD #13: Nectarines + Ice Cream Maker = Summer

HHDD #13: Nectarines + Ice Cream Maker = Summer

The Slow Drip of Coffee on a Languorous Summer's Day

The Slow Drip of Coffee on a Languorous Summer's Day

Cerise, Je t'aime

Cerise, Je t'aime

{Cookbook Review} Asia: The Sweetest Spot

{Cookbook Review} Asia: The Sweetest Spot

Daring Bakers Challenge: Gâteau St. Honoré

Daring Bakers Challenge: Gâteau St. Honoré

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

A Sweet Spring Breeze: Strawberry Semifreddo

A Sweet Spring Breeze: Strawberry Semifreddo

Gingersnap Lemon Sherbet Sandwiches

Gingersnap Lemon Sherbet Sandwiches

Happy Birthday to Me

Happy Birthday to Me

Sugar High Friday #30: Rosebud Crème Brûlée

Sugar High Friday #30: Rosebud Crème Brûlée

A Spoonful of Sunshine: Maple Star Anise Mousse

A Spoonful of Sunshine: Maple Star Anise Mousse

Puff Pastry Dreams

Puff Pastry Dreams

Beauty in Transience: Spring Desserts

Beauty in Transience: Spring Desserts

Sugar High Friday #29: Nibby Cookies

Sugar High Friday #29: Nibby Cookies

Goat Cheesecake for Donna Day

Goat Cheesecake for Donna Day

Goji Berries, or, Mothers Really Do Know Best

Goji Berries, or, Mothers Really Do Know Best

A Sweet Surprise

A Sweet Surprise

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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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