Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Welcome to Adirondack Baker!


Welcome to Adirondack Baker! My name is Jeannie O'Farrell Eddy and I've been an avid baker since I was a young child. I also love to cook, a passion that has taken off in recent years. I'll write about my life in the Saratoga Springs region of New York state. In this blog you'll find frequent entries about baking and cooking (and life!) as well as my adaptation of recipes (from many sources including friends, family, favorite cookbooks, magazines, etc.). When possible, I'll provide action photos to highlight each step of creation for a contributor's favorite dish. I find the history of a recipe as interesting as the recipe itself, so you'll not only be treated to some delicious offerings but the story and nostalgia behind the dish as well.

About me: I've been a single mom to a house-full of children since the youngest was eleven years old. Now they're all grown up (and away!). Anticipating life after child rearing, I went back to school and earned my bachelors degree in 2003, and just this May graduated with my masters degree, both from Skidmore College. My final thesis is entitled "Concoctions and Life-Long Connections: Women's Relationships in the Kitchen." As you can see, kitchen life is something that takes up a lot of academic and non-academic thinking! My most recent passion is grandson Henry, who recently celebrated his first birthday. As he grows up, he'll surely spend many hours in my happy kitchen. Making his first birthday cake was something I'd looked forward to for a long time! No second-fiddle is long-time squeeze Russ Ebbets, whose sense of humor is second only to his good looks (and he loves my oatmeal raisin cookies!).

If you have a favorite recipe you'd like me to consider posting, please send it to me at jeddy001@hotmail.com.

Thank you for visiting Adirondack Baker. Whether you just stop by or want to try some recipes yourself, I hope you visit often.
(photo of my cupcake by Leah Lanci Dwornik)

10 comments:

  1. This is great Jeanne! Maybe I'll learn the secret to your delicious coconut-pineapple cupcakes you're making for our wedding!
    Michelle

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  2. Michelle,

    Thanks so much! I'm happy to share this recipe, and all my others with you! See you very soon!

    Jeannie

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  3. WOW! Five Years that is quite an accomplishment. I did not realize you started your blog that long ago. I have enjoyed all of your recipes and family stories. Keep them coming.

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    1. Thank you Kathy - I'll be highlighting past blog posts so you should see a lot of new-to-you recipes and stories in the coming year. So appreciate your support!

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  4. thats awesome Jeannie ! You have created more than one works of art . Love your blogs and recipies ! Es pecially when i win Scones ! yummy Good luck in the future !

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    1. Thank you Sharron - I hope you stay with me and ADK Baker as it takes a new direction. News coming tomorrow!

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  5. I can't believe it's been 5 years already. I am just one of the many that love your blog Jeannie...can't wait to see what comes next! Love you -

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    1. Di, your encouragement means the world to me. You've been the ultimate fan of this blog, and such a good friend for so many years. I really appreciate it. Stayed tuned for exciting changes! xox - Jeannie

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  6. Congratulations on 5 years dear friend! Love you and cherish knowing you.

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    1. Thank you Cathy! Such lovely words, and so appreciated. You are the best! xox

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