Mendiants For Christmas
How is it nearly the night before Christmas already? I hope you all are enjoying the end to another year. It's been a full, exciting one for me - … Read More...
Shades of Pale: Brown Butter Vanilla Cake with Caramel Buttercream
Here's a little irony for you: when I went to the midwest for Thanksgiving a couple weeks back, I was told there might be a chance of snow, that I … Read More...
Giving Thanks: Frozen Cranberry Nougats
Happy Thanksgiving to all! This is just a short update since I'm in Kansas about to celebrate the holiday with the family of the … Read More...
Gingerbread Cupcakes for a Special Birthday
Does anyone else have a noticeable uptick in friends' birthdays around this time of the year? November to me is not just the month that marks the … Read More...
Vanilla, Mocha, Walnuts: Memories of Bundt Cake
Some of my earliest memories of baking at home involved my mom, a box of cake mix, and a bundt pan. Now, to be completely fair to my mom and cake … Read More...
A Clafouti For Chilly Days: Apples, Cranberries, and Vanilla Bean
A dear friend of mine just returned from Africa and brought me a wonderful gift: a literal bag of whole vanilla beans! Apparently vanilla beans are … Read More...
A Little Candy Corn for Your Halloween Bowl
Hi all! In honor of Halloween, I thought I'd share this candy corn recipe from my cookbook. I also got to speak with the Saucy Sisters from Nashville … Read More...
Pomegranates, Fall, and Cookbooks
Thanks to all of you who made it out to my book party last weekend! We had a brisk fall afternoon, a lovely crowd, and chocolates for all! I was … Read More...
{Product Review} Of Chocolate and Tempering
Edited 10/25/09: In response to e-mails asking about the seeding method, I've expanded my post to include a more in-depth explanation of tempering … 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. 
