Rabbit Bunny Buns for Easter
How's the weather where you are? It's positively spring in the Bay Area: sunny skies abound, pollen is everywhere, and everyone I know seems to be … Read More...
{Sweet San Francisco}: Choux Bakery
Schedule Happy weekend! Time for another sweet recommendation in San Francisco. The current golden age for bakeries in the town shows no signs of … Read More...
Lollipop Love is Here! A Giveaway to Celebrate
It's here! Lollipop Love is officially out! … Read More...
{Weekend Break}: Chinese New Year in San Francisco
Happy Saturday! I'm going to start using the weekends to share some of my favorite places to go and things to do around the Bay Area. I did … Read More...
Caramel, Lavender, and Fleur de Sel Lollipops
Dear readers, I'm so happy to announce that my newest cookbook, Lollipop Love: Sweet Indulgence with Chocolate, Caramel, and Sugar, is about … Read More...
Black Sesame Ice Cream with White Miso Caramel
I'm continuing my streak of Asian desserts by looking back at one of my favorite Asian flavors: black sesame. It's still kind of a niche … Read More...
Chinese Sugar Egg Puffs (Sai Yong): Easiest Donuts Ever
It's been a non-stop parade of celebrations these couple of weeks. First Valentine's Day, then Isabelle turned 25 months (I know, once babies … Read More...
Black Bottom Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brûlée for Valentine’s Day
It’s our third Valentine’s Day as parents. (I almost wrote second but I did some counting back and corrected myself – parenthood does a number on your … Read More...
{Review}: Best Sweet Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is almost here - have you got your loved ones a sweet gift yet? I certainly saw a lot of people scurrying about with tell-tale … 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. 
