Thank you to all for you for your kind wishes about my upcoming cookbook! I’m so excited to keep you updated on the news in the next few months! In between wrapping up work on the book and writing for the blog, I got to be part of some fun events in the last […]...
Deep Dark Chocolate and Ghostly Meringue Cupcakes
Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream and Apples
Indian summer continues on in full swelter here in the bay area. It’s honestly the hottest it’s been here for the last six months: the mornings start out promisingly grey and overcast, and then by mid-morning it’s just cloudless sky and shimmering heat. Not-so-little-Isabelle is growing out of her summer t-shirts and shorts, clothes […]...
A Sweet Social at Godiva
Godiva storefront Last week I went to a summer sweet social – only it was at Godiva, and the sweets were Godiva’s newest creations, their Trufflelata and Belgian chocolate soft serve. Not your typical ice cream parlor fare, for sure. I made sure not to eat too much before I went and wore my stretchiest […]...
Chocolate, Strawberry, and Rose Geranium Cake (and a bonus giveaway!)
chocolate, strawberry jam, and rose geranium cake Here’s the bonus strawberry-inspired recipe I mentioned on my strawberry tour recap post a couple days ago. Sometimes after several posts where I’m constantly trying to one-up myself in creativity, it’s nice to go back to the basics. Sometimes all you really need is a good chocolate […]...
{Giveaway}: Godiva’s Sweet Summer Treats
Happy almost-weekend! I’m helping to start it right by holding a Godiva giveaway! Godiva selected me and a few other bloggers to be their summer social ambassadors, and help spread the word about some of their new creations for summer. Although I’ll never say no to chocolate truffles, when it’s hot and steamy outside […]...
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. 
