Blueberry Tarts with Meyer Lemon Cream
edited to add recipe on request! This is one of the desserts that I've had on my to-make list for a very long time. When I first saw this … Read More...
Cherry Trio
It's the beginning of cherry season - when I went to the farmers' market this week, there were boxes of the red and gold-colored fruits beckoning from … Read More...
Food Photography Workshop
Last weekend I went up to Sonoma, not for the wine but for a food photography workshop being held at VIVA, the Culinary Institute of Florence and … Read More...
{SF} Charles Chocolates
What could be better than chocolate? How about free chocolate? Charles Chocolates, which has been providing fine chocolate to San Francisco since … Read More...
Preserve Net Neutrality
While today was meant to be posting about St. Honoré Day, it is also the day for taking action to preserve Net Neutrality, so we can continue to visit … Read More...
Happy St. Honoré Day!
Did you know today is St. Honoré Day, in honor of the patron saint of bakers and pâtissiers everywhere! And what more appropriate way to celebrate … Read More...
{SF} Beard Papa Sweets Cafe
Sam of Becks and Posh was already here on opening day to experience the San Francisco incarnation of this Japanese cream puff phenomenon. While she … Read More...
Ice Wine Ice Cream with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
While buying strawberries at the farmer's market, I also picked up vibrant-looking rhubarb, one of strawberry's favorite companions. I had in mind a … Read More...
Strawberry Shortcakes with Tarragon Cream
Does anyone remember Strawberry Shortcake, that line of scented dolls all named after various fruits and berries that was so popular in the 80's? … 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. 
