• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Dessert First

a san francisco food and travel blog | all things sweet

  • About Me
    • about pastrygirl
    • faq
    • press
    • Contact Me
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • My Books
  • Recipes
    • Breads
    • Cakes
    • Candy
    • Chocolate
    • Cookies
    • Custards
    • Fruit
    • Ice Cream
    • Pastry
    • Tarts
  • Sweet San Francisco
    • Sweet Spots
    • SF Events
  • Travel
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • California
    • Hawaii
  • reviews and recs
    • Cookbooks
    • Chocolate
    • Tools
  • Conversions

Apr 20

{Chocolate Review}: Recchiuti’s Sweet Treats for Easter

Warning: There is going to be a lot of chocolate on this page for the next few posts. After all, it's nearly Easter, the holidays that generates more … Read More...

Apr 19

{Chocolate Review} Oliver Kita Fine Confections

When a chocolatier lists L'Ecole Lenotre, L'Ecole du Grand Chocolate Valrhona, and Academy du Chocolat Barry-Callebaut on his résumé, you pay … Read More...

Apr 5

A Busy Weekend Including Bake Sale for Japan

I had an over-the-top, amazingly full weekend, the kind that starts on Thursday afternoon and doesn't end until you're catching your breath on a … Read More...

Mar 28

Raspberry Cocoa Nib Coffee Cake

Thanks to everyone who entered the Daily Gourmet/NewTree giveaway! The five winners are: Michelle, Jessica, Jessicah89, Debbie, and Kristin! Congrats … Read More...

Mar 24

Daily Gourmet/NewTree Chocolate Deal

I was recently contacted by Daily Gourmet, a new site that offers limited-time offers on artisanal products from around the country. They found me … Read More...

Mar 16

{Sweet San Francisco}: TCHO and Chocolate Mint Filled Cupcakes

Pardon the slightly disjointed nature of this post; it was meant to be report on my TCHO factory experience that evolved into a St. Patrick's Day … Read More...

Mar 8

{Cookbook Review} Sugar and Spice Brioche Buns: Everything Nice

  To see the winners of last week's Blackboard Eats contest, see the bottom of this post! We're spoilt for choice of bread in San … Read More...

Feb 28

Blackboard Eats Membership Giveaway

It seems there are new daily deal sites appearing on the internet every day - to the point that it seems almost embarassing to be paying for anything … Read More...

Feb 24

National Food Blogger Bake Sale – SF 2011 Edition!

It's been almost a year since the first San Francisco Food Bloggers Bake Sale, and the time has come to plan for the 2011 bake sale! Last year, … Read More...

« newer posts
older posts »

About Me
Mentions in the Press
Want to go to pastry school?
Email me

subscribe to receive posts in your inbox

Archives

best of dessert first


The Making of Macarons (Sucre Cuit Style)

Hong Kong Eggettes (Daan Jai)


Tis the Season (Chocolate Mint Macarons)

A Better Brioche


Consider the Humble Chocolate Chip Cookie

A Feast of Figs


Pure Dessert, Pure Inspiration (Chocolate Citrus Tart)

My Own Remembrance of Things Past: Daan Tats


The Slow Drip of Coffee on a Languorous Summer's Day

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

disclosure

This site uses affiliate links. Purchasing through the links will give this site commissions. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

my cookbooks



contact me

Please e-mail anita {at} dessertfirstgirl {dot} com with all collaboration inquiries, pastry questions, or just to say hi! I look forward to hearing from you!
  • home
  • my books
  • recipes
  • sweet san francisco
  • reviews
  • conversions
  • shop
  • archives
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

© 2006–2026 Anita Chu. All Rights Reserved. Design by Deluxe Designs