Apricot, Orange, and Almond Mini Cakes
Remember the chocolate salon I mentioned attending a couple of months ago? Not only was it a great place to meet chocolatiers both celebrated and … Read More...
A Sip of Summer
Whenever I'm in the mood for summer holiday, my mind always drifts to soft sandy islands afloat in glass-clear seas, bare feet … Read More...
Cherry Ice Cream Profiteroles with Almond Granita
Is everyone swooning over cherry season like I am? Of all the myriad sybaritic pleasures of summer, a bowl of ripe cherries ranks near the very top. … Read More...
Macaron Mania in 805 Living
It's been a busy week for me, and unfortunately not in the kitchen. I don't have a new recipe to share this week (although the … Read More...
Valrhona Demo – A Surfeit of Chocolate
My take on the Valrhona Damas Hi dear readers! Sorry this post has been a long time in the making, but I had a lot I wanted to share with you … Read More...
In Which A Busy Week Is Capped With An Unexpected Surprise
First, thank you to all of you for your very sweet birthday wishes - I'm consistently amazed and touched by the well-wishes I receive from fellow … Read More...
Birthday and Cake
One always hopes for nice weather on one's birthday - that's natural, don't you think? I imagine for those born in the months of winter, … Read More...
{Product Review} Meeting the Minds Behind Socola Chocolatier
I got the opportunity to attend the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon about a month ago – a day long festival celebrating all things … Read More...
Tweaking an Old Favorite: Meyer Lemon and Chocolate Tart
Whenever Meyer lemons come into season, I always get an irrepressible desire to make lemon tarts. They've always been one of my favorite things to … 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. 
