Some may dream of apple pie come fall, but I dream of apple tarts – specifically, right now, this Alsatian apple tart, a true classic of French pastry. It can be found in the finest of Parisian pâtisseries, but it’s so simple to make that you can also find it in French home kitchens – […]...
Swedish Visiting Cake
Perfect Dark Chocolate Pudding
I hope you’ve all been enjoying the holidays! I have one last recipe to share and send out the year: a perfect dark chocolate pudding, from none other than Dorie Greenspan. After lots of elaborate holiday desserts, here’s something simple, yet very easily made spectacular; a perfect dessert to pull together when you think you’ve […]...
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 last post that I wasn’t a big fan of pumpkin in general, yes I went and made something with pumpkin. Isabelle is very into Halloween this year, so with […]...
Normandy Apple Tart
Dorie Greenspan’s Normandy apple tart makes a perfect canvas for some tart crust creativity. Baking confession: although I love making pies and tarts, I haven’t gotten on the elaborate works-of-art crust decorating trend until now! But with a daughter who loves turning any activity into an art project, I figured what better time to start. […]...
{Cookbook Review}:Dorie’s Thanksgiving Bars from Dorie’s Cookies
Thank goodness for Dorie Greenspan. What else is there to say? When you’re feeling down and out, in swoops Dorie with a batch of cookies to make everything seem a little brighter. Her new cookbook, Dorie’s Cookies, comes at a perfect time when I’m looking. It’s the book equivalent of a big warm hug. By […]...
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. 
