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Eat Dessert First Month: Blackberry Mango Curd Tarts

Eat Dessert First Month: Blackberry Mango Curd Tarts

Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School

Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School

Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Geranium Cake (and a bonus giveaway!)

Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Geranium Cake (and a bonus giveaway!)

{Quick Cookbook Review}: Donna Hay’s Fresh and Light Berry Slice

{Quick Cookbook Review}: Donna Hay’s Fresh and Light Berry Slice

Sunset and Summer: Strawberry Honey Banana Creamsicles

Sunset and Summer: Strawberry Honey Banana Creamsicles

Dessert First + Alessi: Chocolate Namelaka and Orange Blossom Cream

Dessert First + Alessi: Chocolate Namelaka and Orange Blossom Cream

Dessert First + Alessi: Raspberry Hazelnut Frangipane Tartlets

Dessert First + Alessi: Raspberry Hazelnut Frangipane Tartlets

Dessert First + Alessi: Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Peaches

Dessert First + Alessi: Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Peaches

Dessert First + Alessi: Roasted Strawberry and Marshmallow Ice Cream

Dessert First + Alessi: Roasted Strawberry and Marshmallow Ice Cream

Fluffy Marshmallow Creme Macarons for Easter

Fluffy Marshmallow Creme Macarons for Easter

Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Kouign Amann with Praliné Noisette

Kouign Amann with Praliné Noisette

Pink Ombre Cake for Baby’s 1st Birthday

Pink Ombre Cake for Baby’s 1st Birthday

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Mango Mousse Cake

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Mango Mousse Cake

A Tribute to the Queen of the Daring Bakers

A Tribute to the Queen of the Daring Bakers

Couture Cinnamon: Snickerdoodle Macarons

Couture Cinnamon: Snickerdoodle Macarons

{Chocolate Review}: How to Bake with Craft Chocolate – Intensely Bittersweet Chocolate Souffle

{Chocolate Review}: How to Bake with Craft Chocolate – Intensely Bittersweet Chocolate Souffle

In Time for Halloween: Pumpkin Spice Caramel Lollipops

In Time for Halloween: Pumpkin Spice Caramel Lollipops

Banana Cake with Passionfruit Caramel and Coconut Meringue

Banana Cake with Passionfruit Caramel and Coconut Meringue

Back to Childhood: Malted Milk Chocolate Pretzel Tart

Back to Childhood: Malted Milk Chocolate Pretzel Tart

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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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