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Olallieberry Season

Olallieberry Season

The Sweet Side of New York

The Sweet Side of New York

Happy New Year – A Very Sweet Trip to Hong Kong

Happy New Year – A Very Sweet Trip to Hong Kong

What Else Has Been Baking in the Oven

What Else Has Been Baking in the Oven

My Own Remembrance of Things Past: Dan Tats

My Own Remembrance of Things Past: Dan Tats

A Tale of Three Tastings

A Tale of Three Tastings

Sugar High Friday #30: Rosebud Crème Brûlée

Sugar High Friday #30: Rosebud Crème Brûlée

{SF} Pâtisserie Philippe – A Bit of Paris in San Francisco

{SF} Pâtisserie Philippe – A Bit of Paris in San Francisco

{SF} Charles Chocolates – The New Store is Open!

{SF} Charles Chocolates – The New Store is Open!

I'm in Edible East Bay!

I'm in Edible East Bay!

{SF} Miette Confiserie

{SF} Miette Confiserie

{SF} Best Halloween Ever

{SF} Best Halloween Ever

Pastries on Vacation

Pastries on Vacation

{SF} Charles Chocolates

{SF} Charles Chocolates

{SF} Beard Papa Sweets Cafe

{SF} Beard Papa Sweets Cafe

Hong Kong Bakeries

Hong Kong Bakeries

Dessert Before Dinner: Hui Lau Shan

Dessert Before Dinner: Hui Lau Shan

CocoaBella Chocolates

CocoaBella Chocolates

Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe

Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe

Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe

Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe

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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, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

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