HK Dim Sum, How I've Missed You
Living in San Francisco, most people would think there is easy access to great Chinese food. I won't say there isn't good Chinese food to be found, … Read More...
Back from Beyond the Looking Glass
Traveling to foreign countries is always like stepping through the looking glass for me: some things are similar in strange ways, while other things … Read More...
Away Message
Just a little note to say I'm off to Hong Kong and Singapore for a bit of vacation. I'll be back in about a week with hopefully many pictures … Read More...
4×8 Meme
The lovely Bea of La Tartine Gourmande tagged me for this meme: Four jobs I've had in my life: 1. Front counter at the local Chinese takeout place. … Read More...
IMBB #23: Paris-Brest
As the theme for this month's Is My Blog Burning was Vive La France!, I thought it a wonderful opportunity to revisit all the French pastries I made … Read More...
CocoaBella Chocolates
What a weekend for chocolate! From the East Bay on Saturday we went to San Francisco on Sunday, where it was just as sunny and just as cold. Yes, as a … Read More...
Ispahan
Talk pastry and you must mention Pierre Hermé. The Ispahan is one of his signature creations, a startling combination of rose, raspberries and lychees … Read More...
Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe
While driving through Walnut Creek's posh downtown (where you can see a Pottery Barn next to a Williams-Sonoma next to Restoration Hardware, with a … Read More...
Chocolate and Beer?
Full disclaimer: I am not a beer expert, or even a regular beer drinker. I am pretty girly-girl in my choice of alcohol - Cosmos and Rieslings, … 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. 
