The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I can't help it: no matter how crazed with end-of-the-year things-left-to-do I may be, how bitingly cold the weather has been (hey, I'm a California … Read More...
A Sweet Little Holiday Gift Guide
Happy Friday, all! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are all now firmly ensconced in the holiday season and all its glittery, glowing … Read More...
{Cookbook Review} The Art and Soul of Baking: An Interview with Cindy Mushet
Edited 12:40 PM: Joy of joys!! I actually discovered the CIndy has already posted the recipe for the Warm Cranberry Crumble Tart on her own blog, … Read More...
Book Release Party!
Oh my goodness, what a whirlwind it's been! I can't believe that it was just over a year ago that I started writing this book called Field … Read More...
Field Guide to Cookies – The Blog Tour!
In about a week and a half, Field Guide to Cookies: How to Identify and Bake Virtually Every Cookie Imaginable will be officially released. I know … Read More...
Sugar High Friday: Spice Up Your Life! Part Two
Hello to everyone - I hope your Halloween was sweet and whetted your appetite for the second part of the SHF round-up. I am very grateful for … Read More...
Sugar High Friday: Spice Up Your Life! Part One
There's a definite autumnal chill in the air here: the beloved San Francisco Indian summer has finally made its last farewell, I think, and brisk, … Read More...
Daring Bakers: The Joys of Homemade Pizza
Hi dear readers and fellow Daring Bakers,I did do the challenge but I'm running low on time to write a coherent post, so I'm hoping you all … Read More...
A Little Cake and A Little News
10/26/08 - Photo added, and see the sidebar at right for info on SHF. Thanks! Thank you all for your contributions to this month's Sugar High … 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. 
