Saffron Almond Buns
These saffron almond buns are a cross between cinnamon rolls and lussekatter - saffron buns that are popularly served in Sweden during the feast of … Read More...
Deep Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake
Happy Valentine's Day! No fancy restaurant outings for us this year but I'm not skipping out on dessert. Sometimes you just need a slice of really … Read More...
Black Sesame Cake with Tangerine Buttercream
Happy Chinese New Year! The new lunar year begins on February 12 and to celebrate I made this black sesame cake with tangerine buttercream. We could … Read More...
Raspberry Vanilla Panna Cotta Tarts
Happy end of 2020, and happy beginning of 2021! I made these raspberry vanilla panna cotta tarts to usher in the new year. I know we all couldn't wait … Read More...
Chinese Almond Snickerdoodles + Sweets Box
Happy holidays! These Chinese almond snickerdoodles are part of a sweets box filled with versions of some of my favorite Asian treats. It's my take on … Read More...
Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Happy holidays! These chocolate dipped chocolate gingerbread cookies are my take on this classic holiday treat. They're a perfectly sweet treat to … Read More...
Chocolate Pecan Tart
This showstopping chocolate pecan tart with a rattan-like decorative pattern is my pick for Thanksgiving dessert this year. It's one of the many … Read More...
Cranberry Curd and Speculoos Tart
This cranberry curd and speculoos tart is just one of the jaw-droppingly gorgeous creations from Lauren Ko's Pieometry, her wonderful new cookbook … Read More...
Garlic Cheesy Monkey Bread
I first made this Garlic Cheesy Monkey Bread from Joanne Chang's Pastry Love earlier this year when we started shelter in place and I was in serious … 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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. 
