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Jun 8

Return to the Kitchen

I'm back! Thank you ALL for your well-wishes and congratulations - they meant so much to me. Whether you're a long time reader, or just someone who … Read More...

May 20

A Breath, and Then A Step Forward

Dear readers,This is it...two days from now I'll be walking down the aisle, and I'll officially become Mrs. Pastrygirl. Or I suppose you can … Read More...

May 13

{SF} Taste of the Nation – The Best from SF's Chefs

Organizing the the San Francisco Food Bloggers' Bake Sale was not only hugely fun, but also made me (and all the other participants) feel good … Read More...

May 4

365 Tomorrows Later

There is a quote, "Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday." Kind of puts all the late-night existential fretting in perspective, doesn't … Read More...

May 2

Where Strawberries Come From

  Ok, a couple weeks late, but I wanted to do a recap of my visit to the land of strawberries - or, at least, the next best place - Cassin … Read More...

Apr 21

Taste of the Nation San Francisco – Win a Ticket to Go!

  Besides creating the Great American Bake Sale (the San Francisco Food Bloggers' Bake Sale I just organized was part of this nationwide … Read More...

Apr 20

How to Have a Fabulous Bake Sale

Wow, what a weekend! The San Francisco Bloggers' Bake Sale in support of Share Our Strength raised $1650! Gaby, the national organizer, has reported … Read More...

Apr 15

San Francisco Food Bloggers' Bake Sale – This Saturday!

I know, where have I been? Preparing for the first San Francisco Food Bloggers' Bake Sale, this Saturday!As a reminder, I and over 25 wonderful … Read More...

Apr 1

{SF} San Francisco Chocolate Salon – A Second Go Around

Remember the San Francisco Chocolate Salon I attended last year? A gathering of some of best artisan chocolatiers from near and far, and all the … Read More...

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The Making of Macarons (Sucre Cuit Style)

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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

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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, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

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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!
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