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Daring Bakers: The Joys of Homemade Pizza

Daring Bakers: The Joys of Homemade Pizza

Plum Perfect: Galette, Two Ways

Plum Perfect: Galette, Two Ways

Daring Bakers: Eclairs with Flair

Daring Bakers: Eclairs with Flair

Daring Bakers Challenge – Danish Delight

Daring Bakers Challenge – Danish Delight

Daring Bakers Challenge: Lemon Meringue Lovelies

Daring Bakers Challenge: Lemon Meringue Lovelies

{Cookbook Review} A Sneak Peek at Desserts by the Yard

{Cookbook Review} A Sneak Peek at Desserts by the Yard

Daring Bakers Challenge: Cinnamon Rolls and Sticky Buns

Daring Bakers Challenge: Cinnamon Rolls and Sticky Buns

SHF#35: A Feast of Figs

SHF#35: A Feast of Figs

Daring Bakers Challenge: Milk Chocolate and Caramel Tart

Daring Bakers Challenge: Milk Chocolate and Caramel Tart

Daring Bakers Challenge: Gâteau St. Honoré

Daring Bakers Challenge: Gâteau St. Honoré

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

Puff Pastry Dreams

Puff Pastry Dreams

Beauty in Transience: Spring Desserts

Beauty in Transience: Spring Desserts

Chinese New Year: Sesame Seed Balls

Chinese New Year: Sesame Seed Balls

Happy St. Honoré Day!

Happy St. Honoré Day!

IMBB #23: Paris-Brest

IMBB #23: Paris-Brest

Ispahan

Ispahan

Succés Meringue Cake

Succés Meringue Cake

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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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