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Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School

Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School

A Sweet Social at Godiva

A Sweet Social at Godiva

{Giveaway}: Godiva’s Sweet Summer Treats

{Giveaway}: Godiva’s Sweet Summer Treats

Westfield Tastemaker Dine On Time: Dessert First + CocoaBella

Westfield Tastemaker Dine On Time: Dessert First + CocoaBella

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

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

{Sweet San Francisco} {Chocolate Review}: TCHO’s New TCHOPairings Bars

{Sweet San Francisco} {Chocolate Review}: TCHO’s New TCHOPairings Bars

TCHO Milk Chocolate Chip Brown Butter Cookies

TCHO Milk Chocolate Chip Brown Butter Cookies

{Sweet San Francisco} Baker + Banker: Dessert All Day Long

{Sweet San Francisco} Baker + Banker: Dessert All Day Long

{Sweet San Francisco} Sweet Alchemy: Michael Recchiuti’s Chocolate Lab

{Sweet San Francisco} Sweet Alchemy: Michael Recchiuti’s Chocolate Lab

{Sweet San Francisco}: The Return of Charles Chocolates

{Sweet San Francisco}: The Return of Charles Chocolates

Another Year, Another Birthday: Mango Passion Fruit Cake

Another Year, Another Birthday: Mango Passion Fruit Cake

{Sonoma} A Trip Down the Wine Road

{Sonoma} A Trip Down the Wine Road

{Sweet San Francisco} {Palo Alto}: Chantal Guillon’s New Store

{Sweet San Francisco} {Palo Alto}: Chantal Guillon’s New Store

Olallieberries and Shortcake

Olallieberries and Shortcake

{Weekend Break}: All The Cupcakes You Can Handle: At The SF Cupcake Challenge

{Weekend Break}: All The Cupcakes You Can Handle: At The SF Cupcake Challenge

{Sweet San Francisco} Teacake Bake Shop: In Praise of Local Bakeries

{Sweet San Francisco} Teacake Bake Shop: In Praise of Local Bakeries

{Sweet San Francisco}: My Favorite Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco

{Sweet San Francisco}: My Favorite Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco

{Chocolate Review}: Recchiuti’s Sweet Treats for Easter

{Chocolate Review}: Recchiuti’s Sweet Treats for Easter

{Sweet San Francisco}: TCHO and Chocolate Mint Filled Cupcakes

{Sweet San Francisco}: TCHO and Chocolate Mint Filled Cupcakes

{Sweet San Francisco} Farmers’ Markets and Pop up Shops: Tell Tale Missive Two

{Sweet San Francisco} Farmers’ Markets and Pop up Shops: Tell Tale Missive Two

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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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