Chinese Cocktail Buns (Gai Mei Bau)
I'm still getting comments on my Hokkaido milk bread post, and I'm really pleased that's working out for so many bread lovers! I was feeling hungry … Read More...
Theo Chocolate Stout Cake with Mint Whipped Cream
In the never-ending quest for the perfect chocolate cake, I realized that I've never tried a very popular variant, the chocolate stout cake. I'm not … Read More...
{Sweet San Francisco}: Paris Baguette Bakery
I'm excited to see an increasing number of globally-inspired bakeries rising into the spotlight in the Bay Area's ever-growing pastry scene, opening … Read More...
The Art of Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong
Of all the gastronomic delights one can experience around the world, afternoon tea in Hong Kong remains one of the quintessential "must do's". That … Read More...
Happy Year of the Monkey! With Chinese Pineapple Cakes (Feng Li Su)
Happy Chinese New Year! I've just returned from Hong Kong, where preparations for the Year of the Monkey were fully underway. I'm sad I couldn't stay … Read More...
Dulce de Leche Ebelskivers
It's actually cold and rainy in the Bay Area, and almost feels like a proper winter - as close as we'll get for a place that hardly ever sees snow or, … Read More...
{Review}: PastryNow Raspberry Tart Kit
Although baking (and this blog) are a big part of my life, there are days when I just don't have the motivation to bake. When time and energy (or lack … Read More...
Chocolate Milk and Cookies Ice Cream and New Ice Cream Machine!
Happy New Year! Chocolate Milk and Cookies ice cream - just like the classic childhood treat, but even better. For my first recipe this year, I got … Read More...
Farewell to 2015: Sugar and Spice Cookie with Dipping Bar
Sugar and spice cookies turned into lollipops you can dip into chocolate, marshmallow cream, or cookie butter. A fun interactive treat for New Year's … 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. 
