A Little Sweet Talk?
What would the art of baking be without sugar? Yes, I know there are many other sweeteners and substitutes for sugar, but to me my kitchen isn't … Read More...
Daring Bakers Challenge: Strawberry Mirror Cake
Given my love for strawberries, it was with delight that I saw the challenge Peabody gave us Daring Bakers for July: the very classic and beautiful … Read More...
SHF #33: Passion Fruit Soufflé Glacé with Pineapple Fruit Soup
My homegirl Mary of Alpineberry is hosting this month's Sugar High Friday, and she picked an appropriately summery theme: Tropical Paradise. It's been … Read More...
An Abundance of Summer
Back in the blogosphere...a happy sigh that my computer is up and running again! I'm glad I finally get to share some of what's been happening in my … Read More...
Back from Vacation: Not-So-Good News and Good News
Interior of Dushanbe Teahouse, Boulder, Colorado picture source Hello! I'm back from Colorado, which was beautiful in a dry, stark, … Read More...
HHDD #13: Nectarines + Ice Cream Maker = Summer
Hay Hay It's Donna Day again - this time hosted by the lovely Laura of Eat Drink Live. I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, suitcases still half-packed … Read More...
The Slow Drip of Coffee on a Languorous Summer's Day
Where I grew up in the Bay Area, there was an abundance of Vietnamese noodle shops to be found amidst the Asian supermarkets and Chinese dim sum … Read More...
Cerise, Je t'aime
"Cerise, je t'aime", I am told, is a French term of endearment - a marvelous moment of serendipity for me as I had just come up with the … Read More...
{Cookbook Review} Asia: The Sweetest Spot
When it comes to Asian desserts in the Western world, most people don't think of them beyond the plastic-wrapped fortune cookies that come with your … 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. 
