{SF} China Live: Modern Chinese in San Francisco’s Chinatown
The opening of China Live, a modern restaurant and emporium in San Francisco’s Chinatown, brings back a lot of nostalgic memories for me. When I was … Read More...
Pusheen Birthday Party for a 4 Year Old
This post is a bit belated but I couldn't not share pictures of a Pusheen birthday party! Isabelle wanted a Minnie Mouse party like she had last year … Read More...
Raspberry White Chocolate Brownie Heart
I’m catching up on past baking projects from last month. First off, was it cliché to make a brownie in the shape of a heart for Valentine’s Day? What … Read More...
Things to Do on St. Simons Island
There's only a couple days left to enter the HGTV® Dream Home 2017 sweepstakes - don't forget to click here for your chance to win! In case you need a … Read More...
HGTV Dream Home 2017 Tour and Giveaway
Thanks to HGTV® Dream Home 2017 I had the chance to live the dream a couple weeks ago on St. Simons. This idyllic island off the coast of Georgia is … Read More...
Chick Egg Custard Tarts for Chinese New Year
Happy Year of the Rooster! Saturday, January 28 is the first day of the lunar new year and my family in Hong Kong will be celebrating with a lot of … Read More...
Italian Cherry Tart and Nonna Box Review
It's way past Christmas but I still feel like I'm opening presents. Shortly before the end of last year I was gifted a delivery from Nonna Box: a … Read More...
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Salted Caramel
It's full on cookie baking time and I'm excited to be part of Rodelle's annual Christmas Cookie Campaign again! Visit Rodelle's page to see the … Read More...
Dessert Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide 2016
After cookbook recs, here's my holiday gift guide 2016. Just a couple weeks left until Christmas! While I've been crossing names off my Christmas … 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. 
