Mozart
One of my last experiments before the I begin the frenzy of holiday baking - a flight of fancy from Pierre Hermé's Desserts that he dubbed Mozart. The … Read More...
Sugar High Friday #25: Chocolate Truffles
Johanna of thepassionatecook came up with a decadently delightful theme for Sugar High Friday #25 : chocolate truffles. A nice follow-up to last … Read More...
Meeting Dorie
Where was I last Saturday night? Not out eating or clubbing or partying, but something much more exciting - meeting Dorie Greenspan at Sur La Table! … Read More...
Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart
One of my very favorite things about autumn, when it's grey and blustery outside, fallen leaves skirling about rain-dampened streets: being safe and … Read More...
Food and Wine Photo Contest Winners
Food & Wine has selected the winners of their food photography contest, and they are gorgeous! I'm humbled to note that my entry was selected as … Read More...
{SF} Best Halloween Ever
It's been many years since I was young enough to run around the neighborhood on Halloween, butterfly wings or witch's cape fluttering on my back, and … Read More...
Longing for Vienna: Linzertorte
I recently saw The Illusionist, a lovely jewel of a movie about magic, princesses, and love. Sound too saccharine and hokey? Consider that the film is … Read More...
A Double DMBLGIT Surprise
I received a pleasant surprise in the middle of last week when I discovered the winners for September's Does My Blog Look Good in This had been … Read More...
Sugar High Friday #24: Petit Fours for Fall
I've already established my love for mignardises, so I couldn't let another opportunity to make some little bites of delight, as Jeanne so aptly calls … 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. 
