{Cookbook Review} Souvenirs and the Making of Memories
Pineapple carpaccio with lemon sorbet, cilantro granité, pineapple chips, and crystallized cilantro from Souvenirs. Isabelle is two months old! I … Read More...
A Sunshine-y Cake for Spring
Thanks to everyone who commented on last week's post with their favorite pie. I have about a hundred pie ideas to make now! The two winners of a … Read More...
{Giveaway} My Pie in Pieography
I'm excited to announce the release of Pieography: Where Pie Meets Biography by WWC Press. As the title implies, it's a collection of pie recipes both … Read More...
Another Take on Sweethearts: Conversation Heart Macarons
Happy Year of the Snake! I know this looks like a Valentine's themed post, but I thought I'd deliver the Chinese New Year greeting first. The first … Read More...
A Valentine from Me and Driscoll’s
Three weeks into motherhood and I've noticed how time has taken on a particularly elastic quality. I spend literally the entire day at home: I'll go … Read More...
{Contest} Win a Year’s Worth of Chuao Chocolate
Hi all, Thanks so much for all your kind wishes and congratulations. These last two weeks have seemed like a lifetime in a completely new reality. … Read More...
Introducing Isabelle
Hello. We're so happy to announce the arrival of Isabelle. She was born on January 15, at 12:57 in the morning, weighing 6 lb 1 oz. My OB was out of … Read More...
S’mores Crème Brûlée for a Sweet Start to the Year
Happy 2013! Remember how in my last post I was mentioning that everything I do these days happens a little later than I originally planned? … Read More...
A Request for My Readers {Updated}
photo from SFBI Update on 12/29/12: We did it! With over 3000 signatures, the state was convinced to allow SFBI to remain open while the license … 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. 
