Dessert First + Alessi: Roasted Strawberry and Marshmallow Ice Cream
Strawberry and Marshmallow Ice Cream in Alessi Big Love Hello! I'm excited to announce a collaboration between Dessert First and Alessi for the month … Read More...
{Review} Lumoid: A New Way To Try Out Photography Gear
Peeps-inspired marshmallow creme macarons, taken with Canon 5D Mark III Time for some camera talk. I've been shooting with a Canon … Read More...
Fluffy Marshmallow Creme Macarons for Easter
Happy almost Easter! I'm looking forward to Isabelle's first Easter egg hunt, since she was too little last year to go hunting for eggs. She's still … Read More...
Marking a Milestone: Chocolate Whipped Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Dear readers, I'm back! Apologies for my extended absence, as the last few weeks were given over to finishing edits on my third cookbook. It's with a … Read More...
{Review}: Sweet Subscription Boxes (and a Giveaway)
I love getting things in the mail. Growing up, I was obsessed with the book/stamp/sticker/etc of the month clubs and heading out to the mailbox every … Read More...
Kouign Amann with Praliné Noisette
Kouign amann: this tongue-twistingly named pastry is also one of the tastiest things I have ever eaten, and seems to inspire such instant devotion … Read More...
Pink Ombre Cake for Baby’s 1st Birthday
A couple weeks ago Isabelle turned one year old. One! How did my inaugural year as a mom pass so quickly! I meant to post another update in between … Read More...
Pierre Hermé Hong Kong – Macaron Heaven
One of the highlights of my visit to Hong Kong was a long-awaited reunion with one of my favorite patisseries: Pierre Hermé. While the macaron craze … Read More...
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Mango Mousse Cake
Happy 2014! I hope you all had a great holiday and are staying warm and cozy wherever you are. Now that the business of 2013 is done, I'm looking … 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. 
