A Little Night Circus Cake
I rarely mention my non-food-related reading here (and judging from the pile of new cookbooks on my kitchen table, leisure reading time is at a … Read More...
The Dalmatian Coast and Dog Treats
Almost finished with my travelogue from summer - thanks for still tuning in! Our next to last stop on our Mediterranean tour was the town of Split, … Read More...
{Chocolate Review}: Toffee Theory
image from Field Guide to Candy A few weeks back, I was invited to be a judge for TasteTV's Best Toffee in North America Competition. A whole boxful … Read More...
{Cookbook Review} CakeSpy Tour de Sweet
Cupcakes, unicorns, and rainbows. Today I'm excited to be part of CakeSpy's Tour de Sweet blog tour! Cakespy is one of my favorite sweet … Read More...
Pierre Hermé, Macarons, and Me
Hello! I'm back from a week in sunny Florida, where it didn't feel like fall at all. But I have a surprise side story: while I was there, I made a … Read More...
Fig and Pistachio Cake for Fall
How did it become fall? It seems like just a few weeks ago I was sailing the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Appearances of plums and peaches … Read More...
A Plum (or Dog) By Any Other Name
Taking a brief break from vacation recapping...just a few more stops left to cover! I swear I'll finish my vacation scrapbook before summer is … Read More...
Mykonos and Melomakarona
My second favorite Greek island would have to be Mykonos. This part of our trip was essentially fairytale Greece: sunwashed beaches, gorgeous white … Read More...
And the Just Desserts giveaway winner is…
Happy Friday everyone! Did you catch the Top Chef Just Desserts premiere? What did you think? Thanks to everyone who commented - it was really fun … 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. 
