Figs for Fall: Vanilla Bean Fig Cupcakes with Orange Blossom Honey Frosting
No, I know it's not fall yet, but it's hard to believe it's already the end of August and the waning of the year is just around the … Read More...
A Brownie with Aspirations
Back when I did my little poll on what all of you would like to see more of, the winner (by a few cake crumbs) was back to basics: the best chocolate … Read More...
Weekend in Carmel
This post took me quite a while to put together, mainly because I was sifting through vacation photos, and we all know how long that can take. A … Read More...
Taking a Sip of Memory
It's been lamentably long since my last visit to Rome, and all my memories of it have taken on that misty, dreamy quality when you're not sure … Read More...
Hazelnuts and Praline, Some of My Favorite Things
When asked to name my very favorite things in pastry, I often feel like a mother being asked which of her children she likes best. How to choose … Read More...
Reconsidering the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Remember the massive chocolate chip cookie bakeoff I did last year, all in that elusive, neverending search for the perfect recipe? Well, with the New … Read More...
Happy News, and an Invite to You All to Participate!
What's this photo doing up there? Well, lovely readers, I just couldn't wait any longer to share this with all of you! This is the cover … Read More...
Olallieberry Season
The end of June has somehow magically vanished into the beginning of July, both in real life and on this blog. That must have been a doozy of a July … Read More...
Daring Bakers Challenge – Danish Delight
Just when I was falling into a breakfast rut and getting tired of the usual cereal or granola for breakfast, along comes the monthly Daring Bakers … 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. 
