Sweet on Short Notice: Strawberry Tarragon Fools
Hey, how is it June and almost the middle of the year? Funny how having a baby completely skews your sense of time (i.e., how do entire months pass by … Read More...
{Sweet San Francisco}: The Return of Charles Chocolates
San Francisco is currently going through a chocolate renaissance - new artisan chocolate makers and chocolatiers are popping up at every food festival … Read More...
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! This post doesn't have any recipes - I just really wanted to write something for Mother's Day. So if you … Read More...
Another Year, Another Birthday: Mango Passion Fruit Cake
This last weekend was my birthday, and I have to say it was one of my most memorable ones, despite the fact that I practically forgot about it until … Read More...
A Red Egg and Ginger (Dessert) Party
Success! Last weekend we threw a red egg and ginger party for Isabelle! This is a Chinese tradition where the new baby is officially introduced to … Read More...
Party Planning: Strawberries and Cream “Pocky”
Fun fact: I finally had a dream where my baby was in it. I guess it took a while for my subconscious to catch up, but I suppose now I'm a mommy … Read More...
Strawberry and Rhubarb Scones with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Along with all the lovely growing, blooming things that herald spring is the baby in our home! Isabelle is three months today and I think she may have … Read More...
Making Do: Buttermilk Vanilla Bean Mini Cakes
The days are starting to fall into some semblance of a schedule, albeit a very flexibly-written one. For example, baby is in her best mood in the … Read More...
An Easter Egg Cake for Easter
Ok, this post is going up a little later than I wanted but at least I made it before Easter - why is it when you *have* to get a post up on time that … 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. 
