Rose Raspberry Lychee Parfaits
Happy Valentine's Day! These rose raspberry lychee parfaits are inspired by my recent trip to Hong Kong, where this flavor combination seemed to pop … Read More...
Hong Kong: New Takes on Old Favorites
One of my favorite things about Hong Kong is that it never stops changing. Its restless energy vibrates throughout the city an unceasing hum of … Read More...
Winter Citrus Tart
This citrus tart in a chocolate crust is perfect January brightener. Happy New Year! I just spent two and a half weeks over Christmas in Hong Kong, … Read More...
Christmastime is Here: Totoro Linzer Cookies
Happy holidays! It's the season of joy and wonder and wishes come true, and these Totoro linzer cookies might make it just a bit more magical. I … Read More...
Vanilla Apple Cider Panna Cottas
Inspired by the beautiful panna cotta I had at the Botanist Gin dinner, I wanted to make a panna cotta dessert for the holidays. Since I had apple … Read More...
Dinner with The Botanist Gin
Although cocktails aren't my main focus in the kitchen, there's no time like the holidays to get me to stretch beyond my standard glass of wine. Last … Read More...
Normandy Apple Tart
Dorie Greenspan's Normandy apple tart makes a perfect canvas for some tart crust creativity. Baking confession: although I love making pies and tarts, … Read More...
Apple Meringue Crumb Cake
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting crisper, and fall baking season is fully underway. I've spent the last few … Read More...
{San Francisco}: Farallon Celebrates 20 Years
photo courtesy of Farallon. Twenty years after its opening, Farallon remains one of San Francisco's most famous and … Read More...
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. 
