Almost Autumn: Grapeskin Flour and Almond Vanilla Madeleines
Happy September! Although we're still weeks away from the end of summer, I know thoughts of fall are already on many minds. Out here in the … Read More...
Eat Dessert First Month: Roasted Fig Gelato with Balsamic Caramel
Roasted Fig Gelato Happy Friday, and hope you're all looking forward to the long weekend (if you're in the US, that is). After macarons and tarts and … Read More...
Company Coming: Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie, Again
When company's coming you vacuum the carpets and pull out the nice china (or at least make sure you have enough non-chipped plates in the … Read More...
{Review} Hamptons Lane and Caramel Malted Milk Bavarian
As if I haven't been getting enough lovely things in the mail lately, I got a chance to try out a new food-related subscription box service. … Read More...
Eat Dessert First Month: Blackberry Mango Curd Tarts
Happy Friday! I'm blogging from Portland where I'm coming back from a three blogger summit with Tillamook. It's been a fun (and … Read More...
Pierre Hermé Macarons at SF Cooking School
SF Cooking school macaron class It's been a while since my pastry school days, and oftentimes I feel the itch to get back into class to keep up with … Read More...
A Sweet Social at Godiva
Godiva storefront Last week I went to a summer sweet social - only it was at Godiva, and the sweets were Godiva's newest creations, their Trufflelata … Read More...
Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Geranium Cake (and a bonus giveaway!)
chocolate, strawberry jam, and rose geranium cake Here's the bonus strawberry-inspired recipe I mentioned on my strawberry tour recap post … Read More...
On the California Strawberry Farm Tour and Culinary Event
A week ago I was lucky enough to be part of the California Strawberries Farm Tour and Culinary Event, thanks to the California … 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. 
