Almond Shortbread with Raspberry White Chocolate Frosting
These almond shortbread filled with raspberry jam and white chocolate frosting are a proper Christmas baking project. Although it's a constant … Read More...
Spiced Christmas Sablés
Happy December! I'm proud to join in again on Rodelle's yearly holiday cookie campaign with these spiced Christmas sablés. These simple cookies that … Read More...
Best Baking Cookbooks of 2018
Time for one of my favorite posts of the year - compiling my list of best baking cookbooks of 2018. The only problem with this task is that it usually … Read More...
Cranberry Pomegranate Curd Tart
Happy Thanksgiving week! This cranberry pomegranate curd tart is making an appearance at my Thanksgiving table this year. It combines a lot of my … Read More...
Apple Marzipan Cake
This pretty little apple marzipan cake might be one of my favorite new baking experiments. Since it's November and officially holiday season, I've … Read More...
{SF} Cassava San Francisco: The Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant
Cassava San Francisco calls itself a neighborhood restaurant, a humble description for this little gem in the Outer Richmond district of San … Read More...
Autumn Pumpkin Tart
This autumn pumpkin tart is a sleek take on pumpkin pie and perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and your holiday table. So after I mentioned in my … Read More...
Fig and Honey Cake with Creme Fraiche Whipped Cream
This fig and honey cake is my official farewell to fig season. I know, I'm late, it's already October and I should be moving on to pumpkin everything. … Read More...
{San Jose} Ozumo Santana Row Brunch
Ozumo Santana Row brunch is the most fun I've had at brunch recently. I've been to Ozumo in San Francisco a few times for their classic Japanese menu, … 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. 
