Fresh Fig Mascarpone Tart in Cornmeal Crust
Continuing my tart obsession with a quintessential ode to fall: a fresh fig mascarpone tart in a cornmeal crust specked with fresh rosemary. It's hard … Read More...
{San Francisco}:Eat Drink SF 2016
After a summer of food and wine events, it's always exhilarating to go out with a bang. Eat Drink SF, a weekend-long festival of food, wine, and … Read More...
My Disney Alaska Cruise: Itinerary Guide
Happy Monday! I'm happy to share the second post in my … Read More...
Strawberry Pistachio Frangipane Tart
Summer's slipping away, but I wanted to share one last sweet summery tart before back to school sets in. This strawberry pistachio frangipane tart is … Read More...
Summer Vacation: Disney Alaska Cruise Review
I'm so excited for these next few posts! I've been eager to do this Disney Alaska cruise review and share my favorite parts of my vacation, as well as … Read More...
Vanilla and Chocolate Choctal Ice Cream Review
Taste tests are one of my favorite things to do: the scientist in me loves comparing and contrasting, quantifying the differences between similar … Read More...
Heart of Summer: Peach Rose Tart
When it's full-on summer and the air is redolent of ripe fruit and full blooms, why not combine both in a dessert? Seriously, I just wanted to make … Read More...
{South Bay} Brunch at Verge Restaurant in Los Gatos
I have an especial weakness for brunch; it probably comes from a childhood of dim sum weekends. Fortunately the Bay Area seems to be filled with … Read More...
There’s Always Room for Cinnamon Chocolate Monkey Bread
Isn't it lovely when some inspiration shows up in your mailbox? King Arthur Flour sent me a care package containing their White Whole Wheat Flour, … 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. 
