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Looking for Sunshine: Apricot Crumb Coffee Cake

Mar 30 by Anita 16 Comments

It’s been raining a lot over here. April showers have come early, or maybe they’re winter rains that lost their way. Normally I like rain, especially after a dry winter that made me think I’d forgotten the sound of rain on the roof. In typical be-careful-what-you-ask-for-fashion, I am totally re-familiarized with rain. I still like […]...

Filed Under: Cakes, Fruit, Recipes, Reviews Tagged With: apricot, cake, coffee cake, crumb, review, streusel

Raspberry Cocoa Nib Coffee Cake

Mar 28 by Anita 17 Comments

Thanks to everyone who entered the Daily Gourmet/NewTree giveaway! The five winners are: Michelle, Jessica, Jessicah89, Debbie, and Kristin! Congrats to you all! We had company last week: my brother-in-law had the honor of being our first houseguest to use our (finally)properly fitted out second bedroom. (Previous guests enjoyed the luxury of our living room […]...

Filed Under: Cakes, Personal, Recipes Tagged With: cocoa nibs, coffee cake, raspberry, streusel


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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, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. More about pastrygirl

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