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{South Bay}:Best Spots in Los Altos

{South Bay}:Best Spots in Los Altos

{SF}Bloom Chocolate Salon at Dandelion Chocolate

{SF}Bloom Chocolate Salon at Dandelion Chocolate

Summer Snapshots: SF Sweet Spots

Summer Snapshots: SF Sweet Spots

{Palo Alto}: [esc] at Four Seasons Silicon Valley

{Palo Alto}: [esc] at Four Seasons Silicon Valley

{South Bay} Brunch at Verge Restaurant in Los Gatos

{South Bay} Brunch at Verge Restaurant in Los Gatos

{Peninsula}: Sofitel Bay 223 Restaurant

{Peninsula}: Sofitel Bay 223 Restaurant

{Sweet San Francisco}: Hearth Coffee

{Sweet San Francisco}: Hearth Coffee

{Sweet San Francisco}: Paris Baguette Bakery

{Sweet San Francisco}: Paris Baguette Bakery

The Art of Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong

The Art of Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong

{Sweet San Francisco}: Chantal Guillon SOMA

{Sweet San Francisco}: Chantal Guillon SOMA

{Sweet San Francisco}: Nuubia Chocolates

{Sweet San Francisco}: Nuubia Chocolates

{Pastry School} The International Culinary Center in Campbell, CA

{Pastry School} The International Culinary Center in Campbell, CA

{Sweet San Francisco}: Choux Bakery

{Sweet San Francisco}: Choux Bakery

On the California Strawberry Farm Tour and Culinary Event

On the California Strawberry Farm Tour and Culinary Event

Pierre Hermé Hong Kong – Macaron Heaven

Pierre Hermé Hong Kong – Macaron Heaven

{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

{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

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Pure Dessert, Pure Inspiration

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Still Life of Strawberry Tart

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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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. More about pastrygirl

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