It’s been a tough, tough week. So tough I had to put off finishing this post for a few days. But while it’s important an necessary to grieve for dreams lost, it’s also necessary to pick yourself up and move forward. Not to wallow in despair but to pull ourselves and those around us up, […]...
Coconut and Mango Yogurt Cheesecake
Now that it’s officially holiday season (no, I don’t have Christmas decorations up yet, but yes, my Halloween decorations are down), that means holiday vacation is almost here. Last year we made our first trip with Isabelle to Hong Kong for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately this holiday we’re staying in town, so Asia will have to […]...
Banana Cake with Passionfruit Caramel and Coconut Meringue
I’m all about soft, mushy foods these days; funny how a baby starting to eat solids will change your grocery shopping habits. Isabelle is a little foodie-in-the-making: although at eight months she’s still got no teeth (I’m sure the moment I write this there will be one popping out) it hasn’t stopped her from taking […]...
Cherries, Coconut, Cream, Summer
Pandan and Coconut: Snapshots from Vietnam
Apologies for not posting last week, as I was getting ready to teach a cookie class at Tante Marie’s and prepping for the 2012 SF Blogger Bake Sale announcement. As amends, I hope you enjoy the extra-abundance of photos in this post, where I share a few snapshots from my trip to Vietnam. While I […]...
A Busy Weekend Including Bake Sale for Japan
I had an over-the-top, amazingly full weekend, the kind that starts on Thursday afternoon and doesn’t end until you’re catching your breath on a wickedly warm Sunday evening. Too much to share, and some bits I’m saving for a future post, but I did want to talk about a big part of my Saturday: the […]...
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. 
