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Sep 6

{South Bay}:Best Spots in Los Altos

Manresa Bread Pastries

Happy September! After a travel-filled early summer, I spent most of the rest of July and August staying local. Of course, when local means the Bay … Read More...

Aug 27

Cherry Clafouti Tart

Cherry Clafouti Tart flatlay

This cherry clafouti tart turns the classic French dessert up a notch from casual rustic to dinner party worthy. It's also something I'm surprised I … Read More...

Aug 23

First Time in Provence

Dessert First Luberon

Our first time in Provence, and this post turned out a lot longer than I thought! I didn't think I took that many photos, but it ended up being quite … Read More...

Aug 13

Snapshots from Old Town, Nice

Old Town Nice

After Italy, my family and I also made a quick stop in France. We went to Nice, which I'd also visited eight years ago, and to Aix-en-Provence.  I'm … Read More...

Aug 2

Black Forest Tart

Black Forest Tart Flatlay

I was recently sent a shipment of cherries from Northwest Cherry Growers, and I've been baking my way through them for the last few weekends. Perfect … Read More...

Jul 29

{Sponsored}: Using MOO Print for My Business

Moocards Flatlay

Note: This post is a sponsored collaboration with MOO. MOO makes it easy for me to share what I do with my friends, colleagues, clients, and just … Read More...

Jul 18

Cannoli Ice Cream and Rome

Cannoli Ice Cream Front

Hello readers, hope you've been enjoying your summer! I was in Europe for two weeks in June, visiting France and Italy, if the photo of cannoli ice … Read More...

May 30

{SF}Bloom Chocolate Salon at Dandelion Chocolate

Dandelion Afternoon Tea

I was lucky enough to visit Bloom Chocolate Salon, the tea room inside Dandelion Chocolate's new 16 St factory, shortly after it opened. Dandelion … Read More...

May 7

Balsamic Strawberry Brioche Toast

Strawberry Brioche Toast Flatlay

Happy May! I'm making this balsamic strawberry brioche toast as a combination birthday sweet and Mother's Day treat for myself. Don't get me wrong, … Read More...

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about pastrygirl

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. More about pastrygirl

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