Chocolate and hazelnut is one of my favorite baking flavor combinations, and this Ferrero Rocher-inspired chocolate hazelnut cake has become one of my new favorite recipes. It’s from the latest addition to my cookbook shelf, Dolci! by Renato Poliafito. I’ve been a fan of his since his Baked cookbooks, and it was lovely to see […]...
Venice: Farewell Honeymoon, Hello New Year
{Cookbook Review}: 2011 Holiday Baking Cookbooks
It’s that time again for one of my favorite posts of the year – the baking cookbook roundup! I’m guessing that everyone is in holiday shopping mode, so if you’re still looking for a gift for your favorite baker, or maybe for your own bookshelf, there’s a great selection of baking cookbooks looking for an […]...
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. 
