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Nov 5

{SF} Cassava San Francisco: The Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant

Cassava Centerpiece

Cassava San Francisco calls itself a neighborhood restaurant, a humble description for this little gem in the Outer Richmond district of San … Read More...

Oct 22

Autumn Pumpkin Tart

Autumn Pumpkin Tart Flatlay

This autumn pumpkin tart is a sleek take on pumpkin pie and perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and your holiday table. So after I mentioned in my … Read More...

Oct 10

Fig and Honey Cake with Creme Fraiche Whipped Cream

Fig Honey Cake Flatlay

This fig and honey cake is my official farewell to fig season. I know, I'm late, it's already October and I should be moving on to pumpkin everything. … Read More...

Sep 24

{San Jose} Ozumo Santana Row Brunch

Ozumo Sashimi

Ozumo Santana Row brunch is the most fun I've had at brunch recently. I've been to Ozumo in San Francisco a few times for their classic Japanese menu, … Read More...

Sep 21

{Napa}: Trefethen Vineyards Anniversary Tasting

Trefethen SIN Rose

I'm so happy to share details from my day in Napa at the Trefethen Vineyards Anniversary Tasting. I know we're just a day away from fall, but here … Read More...

Sep 12

Fruit Jam and Almond Tart

Nectarine Jam Tarts Flatlay

Nothing like a fruit jam and almond tart to celebrate fall. We're full on in stone fruit season, and it's a constant struggle between using all the … Read More...

Aug 22

French Blueberry Lemon Curd Tarts

Blueberry Lemon Tart Flatlay

Hope you have been enjoying your summer! This French blueberry lemon curd tart is an updated version of one of my favorite tart combos: buttery … Read More...

Aug 18

Eat Drink SF 2018 Is Almost Here!

EatDrinkSF2017

It's almost time for one of the best food and drink events in San Francisco - Eat Drink SF 2018 starts this Friday August 24 and runs until August 26. … Read More...

Jul 30

{Sacramento} Park Winters Summerland

Park Winters Floral

Park Winters perfectly captures the ideal of simple country luxury. This magical bed and breakfast and estate is a hidden paradise in the farmlands of … Read More...

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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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. More about pastrygirl

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