{Giveaway}: Godiva’s Sweet Summer Treats
Happy almost-weekend! I'm helping to start it right by holding a Godiva giveaway! Godiva selected me and a few other bloggers to be their … Read More...
Summer Catch-up
Finished reviewing cookbook galleys...guess what's next? Happy summer! During these lazy and languid days, the instinct is to be out in the sun, … Read More...
{Quick Cookbook Review}: Donna Hay’s Fresh and Light Berry Slice
Donna Hay's Berry Slice with lemon verbena Happy Summer! Here's a quick review of one of my latest cookbooks and a summer-ready recipe to get … Read More...
Sunset and Summer: Strawberry Honey Banana Creamsicles
strawberry, honey and banana creamsicles Summer has settled in over the last couple of weeks, brilliant clear skies and ever-lengthening dusks. Water … Read More...
Westfield Tastemaker Dine On Time: Dessert First + CocoaBella
Dessert First, CocoaBella Chocolates and Dine on Time I've been rather busy with some fabulously fun collaborations lately! I'm proud to … Read More...
Dessert First + Alessi: Chocolate Namelaka and Orange Blossom Cream
chocolate namelaka with orange blossom cream, cookie crumbles, and cocoa nibs I hope you've enjoyed my monthlong collaboration with Alessi. It's been … Read More...
Meeting Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster and the Cookie Monster cookie sandwich Sometimes opportunities come along that make me so happy I started this blog about baking. Case … Read More...
Dessert First + Alessi: Raspberry Hazelnut Frangipane Tartlets
raspberry frangipane tartlets and petnic It's almost Memorial Day weekend, and I hope you all have picnics and barbecues and … Read More...
Dessert First + Alessi: Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Peaches
Olive Oil Cake and Caccia cake server on the Quattro muri e due case tray When I was asked to pick which Alessi pieces I would like to work with, I … 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. 
