Thursday, January 24, 2013

Catching Up

From your perspective, nothing may look different as you read this post, but it is very different.  This post is being composed on a brand new computer, my macbook air, a gift to myself.  It's so pretty -- sleek, elegant, streamlined -- and light as "air" as its name implies.  This post has been a long time coming.  Through most of December we limped along with a computer that decided its useful life was pretty much over.  Some days it worked, most days it didn't.  So you can imagine my appreciation at sitting here on my couch, macbook on my lap, while I watch the latest episode of Scandal (!) tapping away at a keyboard that actually puts words and pictures where I want them!  Well, words for sure, but let's see if I can conjure up a photo...

It worked!  This is the fondant baby from last weekend's shower cake!

There's a lot to learn, going from a PC to a macbook, almost like learning a new language.  I have to get this photo thing down, and learn how to make the collages I always love to post.

This is a bit of a slow start, but I'll continue to catch up, and bring you stories of my cakes and other baking, as well as updates on my buddies Henry and Peter.


And here they are...


Oh, and I figured out how to make a photo collage on this computer, and here's the above-mentioned shower cake from start-to-finish! (one of my most favorite cakes yet!)


Pretty darn sweet, if I do say so myself!

And here's a cake I made for Finn, son of my friend Kim, for his 4th birthday party this past Monday (Finn LOVES fire trucks!)


Happy 4th Birthday, Finn!

For now, thanks for coming back, and I'll see you again very soon!


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17 comments:

  1. DianeJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Welcome back Jeannie! Enjoy your new computer and everything that you can do with it!

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks Di! It's good to be back! I have a lot of catching up to do!

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  2. J KennedyJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Nice to have you back.
    Happy blogging

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks Judy! Looking forward to delivering your prize-winning goodies very soon!

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  3. SarahJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    I've missed you Aunt Jeannie! Congratulations on the new computer :)

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      Sarah, you are so sweet! I love the new macbook air! It's easy to learn and I'm "cooking with steam" now! Hope to see you soon! xoxox

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    So good to have our Jeannie back! Super photos as usual ! Just love the welcome baby cake !! CKJ

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

      So good to be back and I think there'll be a welcome baby cake in hour future very soon!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Finn's cake was so cute (and so delicious)!! Your cakes make a birthday, a birthday :-)!

    Marla

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      Marla, that's such a wonderful compliment! When I start to feel that i don't have time or energy to make another birthday cake, I try to remember that the cake can be such an important part of a child's special day, and then I get inspired and motivated. Thanks for reminding me of that!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    ok!!!! Found it! Thanks Jeannie! I really do love the new baby cake but my absolute is the quilt. Just a bit old fashioned I guess! Oh and if only Rod would eat breakfast for dinner! I would die for a plate of pancakes right now! Great pics! LynniE

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      Yea - I really had fun coming up with that quilt, too! Try the pancake recipe - it's really good, so light and fluffy (it's the vinegar!). Thanks for your comment!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Jeannie, Congrats on the macbook air! Your baking is extra special and your grandsons are adorable. My favorite cake so far is the fire engine, but all are absolutely beautiful. I need to learn how to blog for my crafts. Never tried it but you have given me inspiration. Brenda

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Brenda, thanks! I love the MacBook Air! It's very user-friendly! And thanks for your kind words about my cakes (I loved the fire engine cake, too!). I will be happy to give you blogging pointers if you're interested in starting. This blog host, Blogger, is especially easy to navigate. Good luck!

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  8. CRHJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Jeannie -- you've figured out how to collage on the MacBook Air? In iPhoto? I need a lesson. Oh yes, and I love the idea of baked bacon too. Cheers...crh

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    1. Adirondack BakerJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      I did - downloaded Picasa and am making collages like I used to. I have a lot to learn about iPhoto.

      Baked bacon is the best!

      Good luck on this months contest! Thanks for your comment, CRH!

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  9. Kim CoonsFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    These two cakes are absolutely precious! Again, your talent is showing!! :-)

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