What Else Has Been Baking in the Oven
I thought I would take a moment to update my dear readers on what other food-related events have transpired recently in my life. First off, my second … Read More...
Don’t Judge a Cake by its Pan – or Should You?
About a month ago I got a very fun and exciting opportunity passed on to me by the awesome Amy of Cooking with Amy. Nordicware, the maker of those … Read More...
Daring Bakers Challenge: Teeny Bostini
One of the best aspects of being in the Daring Bakers is learning about new recipes you've never heard of or might never have thought of trying. This … Read More...
SHF#36 : Tipsy Apples
Andrew of Spittoon Extra has picked a very fun and timely theme for this month's Sugar High Friday: Apples and alcohol. Timely because the markets are … Read More...
A Better Brioche for World Bread Day
Do bad things always happen in threes? My pastry teacher told us that she would always get kitchen injuries in groups of three. While that hasn't … Read More...
Consider the Humble Chocolate Chip Cookie
Regan Daley's Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies After weeks of poring over new cookbooks and testing out new recipes, I suddenly felt the urge … Read More...
{Cookbook Review} A Sneak Peek at Desserts by the Yard
If you recall my cookbook wishlist from a few weeks ago, you'll know that my bookcase is being threatened with imminent collapse in the next couple of … Read More...
Daring Bakers Challenge: Cinnamon Rolls and Sticky Buns
The Daring Bakers got a two-for-one challenge this month, courtesy of our lovely hostess Marce: a recipe for cinnamon rolls that could also be turned … Read More...
SHF#35: A Feast of Figs
Trust Ivonne of the wonderful Cream Puffs in Venice to come up with the perfect theme for this month's Sugar High Friday: figs. I will admit that figs … 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. 
