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Apr 9

Classic French Yogurt Cake

French Yogurt Cake Flatlay

This classic French yogurt cake is the epitome of "recipes to have in your back pocket". I'm still on a comfort food and kid friendly baking spree, so … Read More...

Apr 1

Parmesan Chive Scones

Parmesan Chive Scones Top

These parmesan chive scones from Pastry Love by Joanne Chang are my perfect savory scone. While I have a pile of sweet recipes to try, sometimes I … Read More...

Mar 27

Swedish Visiting Cake

Swedish Visiting Cake

This Swedish Visiting Cake by Dorie Greenspan is one of the first things I wanted to make when thinking of comfort baking. It's been a staple in my … Read More...

Mar 20

Sakura Strawberry Cream Puffs

Sakura Strawberry Cream Puffs

Happy Spring! These sakura strawberry cream puffs are a beautiful welcome to my favorite season! Click here to jump to recipe I hope you are … Read More...

Jan 20

Chinese New Year Cotton Cheesecake (Year of the Rat)

Japanese Cheesecake Flatlay CNY

  The lunar new year is on January 25, and I'm celebrating the Year the Rat with some cheesecake. Namely, Japanese style cotton cheesecake … Read More...

Dec 23

Totoro Cookie Box

Totoro Cookie Box Flatlay

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all my readers! Thanks for visiting my site and for all the lovely comments you leave here and on my social … Read More...

Dec 20

Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls from Pastry Love

Pastry Love Cinnamon Roll Flatlay

Happy almost-Christmas! These brown butter cinnamon rolls from Joanne Chang's new cookbook Pastry Love are on the list for the Christmas morning … Read More...

Nov 21

Matcha Creme Brulee Tarts from Tartine

Matcha Creme Brulee Tart

These matcha creme brulee tarts from Tartine's latest cookbook are gorgeous and capture everything I love about this landmark San Francisco bakery: … Read More...

Oct 23

Apple Butter Linzer Cookies

Apple Linzer Cookies Fall Flatlay

Among the many things I made with my apple picking haul were some apple butter linzer cookies. These spiced cookies really capture the epitome of … Read More...

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about pastrygirl

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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. More about pastrygirl

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