A Twist on the Familiar: Tonka Bean and Cocoa Nib Ice Cream
Do you ever wonder how just about everyone's favorite ice cream flavor seems inextricably tied to his or her childhood? After divulging their #1 … Read More...
Marshmallow Chicks, Just in Time for Easter
For any sweets aficionado, Easter is a can't-miss holiday; more candy is sold for Easter than any other holiday besides Halloween, so if … Read More...
Out of Africa – Lychee Honey Financiers
Hello and happy April! So much has happened since the last post, I always feel now that I have a million news items to get through before I can get on … Read More...
The Construction of a Cupcake (Class)
Let's rewind a bit to last fall, when I was still afloat on the excitement of the Field Guide to Cookies having just been released, and … Read More...
I'm Back! A Pastry Class at SFBI
White Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Filling Hello dear readers, It's been a long hiatus (at least it feels that way to me!) and I've … Read More...
Booksigning at Chronicle Books, Thursday Feb. 12
Just quickly surfacing after a weekend full of candy - my refrigerator is just about bursting with containers of candy, every horizontal surface is … Read More...
I’m Still Here…Really!
Many of you may be wondering just where I've gone off to...didn't I say I had returned from vacation and was promising all sorts of lovely travelogues … Read More...
Back from Asia – and a Book Event!
Hi all! I've just returned from a wonderful, entirely too-short trip to Hong Kong to visit my family and Japan for a little adventuring. I wish I … Read More...
A Happy (and Sweet) New Year to All!
Happy New Year and best wishes to you all! 2008 was certainly an exciting year for me and I am looking forward to what 2009 will bring. (Already my … 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. 
