Another New Year to Celebrate
One thing about living so near the San Francisco Chinatown - you'll never miss Chinese New Year, because the sound of firecrackers will start … Read More...
Death By Chocolate – Vote and Win!
I'm excited to tell you about this contest I've entered, not just because I think it's a fun competition, but because all of you can also have a … Read More...
Daring Bakers Challenge: Lemon Meringue Lovelies
It barely seems like the new year's had time to settle in, and it's time for Daring Bakers already! This month's host is Jen of the lovely The … Read More...
Two Years, Too Sweet
It came as a huge surprise when I looked at the calendar and realized that Dessert First was about to turn two years old. Has it already been so long? … Read More...
Mango Memories
One of my favorite treats to get while I was in Hong Kong was a cold mango drink from Hui Lau San. I particularly gravitated towards a concoction of … Read More...
And the Winner of Dessert First's Prize is…
The winners of the Menu for Hope campaign have been drawn, and I'm happy to announce that Jessica Su is the lucky receipient of the Deluxe Boxed … Read More...
Happy New Year – A Very Sweet Trip to Hong Kong
Happy (belated) New Year - I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to 2008 (well, as much as I can - it's raining cats and dogs in … Read More...
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
To all my dear readers, I love all Christmas songs, from the gorgeously melancholic "We Three Kings" to the wistfully optimistic "Have … Read More...
Honey and Sea Salt Caramels
Hello all, I've been in Hong Kong for a couple of days and it has been a complete whirlwind - but of course you don't make a trip to the true city … 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. 
