Hi, I’m Maeve Repking. I created Baker Delights when I was just 9 years old. It started as a way to make summer writing more enjoyable when my dad forced it upon me. I loved baking my entire life, so making a baking blog seemed practical in order for me to work on my writing skills, while still having fun. My new blog inspired me to bake a lot more and share my favorite recipes.

However, in the spring of 2016, I started experiencing an immense amount of stomach pain, joint pain, and headaches. Eventually, I was diagnosed with a long list of food intolerances, including gluten, dairy, and food dyes. I gave up baking and my blog because baking without gluten and dairy was not only challenging, but the results did not taste good.

A few months later, I decided to give baking another chance. I researched and educated myself on gluten and dairy free baking until I had mastered it. My dad helped me redesign my entire website to modernize and tailor it to my liking. I continued to work on my website and produce new recipes as often as I could.

In the fall of 2017, when I was in eighth grade, the organization #ICANHELP recognized me for my positive use of media in their Digital4Good event. I gave a speech about my story at Twitter Headquarters in San Francisco. Digital4Good recognizes teens who use social media and the internet to spread positivity and encourage others to make the internet a positive and beneficial place.

Currently, I am a junior in high school and my passion is stronger than ever. I continue to produce recipes as much as possible and I hope to inspire others to pursue their passions, no matter the obstacles. Although life might not always go as planned, it’s important to never give up on one’s passions.