Hi friends!
I wanted to pop on here with a quick pre-holiday post to tell you all THANK YOU!!
This month marks TEN YEARS of blogging! I can’t even believe it. So much has happened with my life and this little blog of mine in those years.
We added three more kids to our family, we moved from Idaho to Oregon, back to Idaho and now New York, we’ve bought (and sold) two homes, Gordon got a great job, got laid off from said job, got his masters and landed his dream job, I reached milestones online, have made and shared thousands of recipes, have consumed even more calories (😬🙈🎉) and have found my place and my voice online.
I probably am not the most popular blogger you follow online with the largest following and that’s ok. My purpose and goal isn’t to be the most popular (though the more the merrier!) It’s to provide the highest quality, most reliable recipes so you can have more confidence in the kitchen.
So, for all of you who have followed along for however long, THANK YOU for trusting me to be a part of your day and for being wonderful and positive and supportive of me and my family. We read every comment, every email, every Instagram message and appreciate it all.
That’s it 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
And don’t forget to find me on Instagram for more NYC fun in real time.
1,890 Comments
Megan
October 22, 2019 at 6:31 pmI left a comment on another post!! Love your blog!
Carol
October 28, 2019 at 12:54 pmI left a comment on a different post!
Sarah Patten
October 22, 2019 at 6:32 pmCommented
Heidi Williams
October 22, 2019 at 6:33 pmCommented on a recipe! Thanks for always having great recipes and a fun blog to read!
Linda
October 28, 2019 at 11:27 amI left a comment on crockpot hot cocoa…..yummy
Mckaila
October 22, 2019 at 6:34 pmCommented on another post – Spinach Dip Recipe! 😋
Nicole Thomas
October 22, 2019 at 6:34 pmI posted on the easy bruschetta recipe! Looks so yummy and easy! Happy 10 years doing what you were born to do! XOXO
Deb Bishop
October 22, 2019 at 6:55 pmLeft my comment on your CROCKPOT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE.
Kim Ellmore
October 22, 2019 at 9:00 pmI left a comment on your Fail Proof Pumpkin Pie recipe from November, 2016. We love pumpkin pie.
This is a great contest for all of your fans. Thank you for thinking of us.
Liz E
October 23, 2019 at 8:24 amI was going back through your recipes and posted on the 25-MINUTE BAKED POTATO SOUP one. We LOVE it and it’s become a comfort food staple in our house for cold nights here in Portland. Thank you for being authenticity you and sharing your life through social media! It’s so much fun to follow along. 🙂
Lori Cusick
October 24, 2019 at 4:26 amThis was so yummy!!!.. my family’s loved it!!!
Lori Cusick
October 24, 2019 at 4:29 amLeft my comment on the crockpot chicken spaghetti!!!…so good
Beth
October 22, 2019 at 7:05 pmHi! Just left a comment on the pumpkin donut post! Congrats on 10 years!!!
Abigayle
October 22, 2019 at 7:10 pmHello,
Congrats on 10 years and bany Porter. I have left a comment on chili recipe. Yumm, yummy yum!! Thanks for being amazing. I look forward to your post and awesome recipes!
Abigayle Davenport
Gina Garrison
October 22, 2019 at 7:10 pmI left my comment on the creamy chicken and wildrice soup recipe post.
Cindy Johnson
October 22, 2019 at 11:42 pmCommented on the Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler. It was amazing! Congratulations on 10 years🎉🎉🎉
Chris Moll
October 23, 2019 at 2:07 amI posted on the shortbread recipe! I love reading your blogs and recipes! Happy 10th Anniversary!
Kipalee
October 23, 2019 at 5:44 amI left my comment on the pecan pie 🥧. I can’t wait to try this recipe 😋
Tina Eudy
October 23, 2019 at 7:51 pmI commented on The Apple Coffee Cake. It was delicious!
Mynda
November 4, 2019 at 4:59 pmAloha and congratulations Lauren! I left a comment on your Gingerdoodles recipe post — mahalo for the opportunity! Mynda
Sharon Ingram
October 23, 2019 at 2:12 amCongratulations. I left a comment on Chili!
Jennifer
October 23, 2019 at 3:24 amI left a comment on you Hungarian goulash recipe. It’s going on my meal plan for next week. Congratulations on ten years of blogging. That’s great!
stephanie diaz
October 23, 2019 at 4:13 amI left a message on your Mac n Cheese recipe that I have been wanting to try for myself and for my 2 picky Mac n Cheese eaters… Just worried that I would be making it for 1 person.. Well maybe that wouldnt be a bad idea..😔😔😔
Majda Kelley
October 23, 2019 at 4:38 amI left my comment on the no bake chocolate chip granola bar. It’s the best recipe ever and my girls love them. It was nice to see my comment there from 30 weeks ago. 😀
Marci Cottrill
October 23, 2019 at 7:12 pmI left my comment on which salad would you take to a picnic?
I said I would take the broccoli salad! 😘
Congratulations on 10 years! 😊
Gisele
November 4, 2019 at 1:11 pmHey Lauren, congrats for your 10 years! I sincerely love your blog and your ideas, have been following you since 2012, have tried many recipes (and u certainly have saved many dinners 😂) Here is for another 10 years 🍾 😍 XOXO, from Brazil 🇧🇷
Meegan Langas
October 23, 2019 at 5:35 amI posted on your pic of you, Eddie, and the cupcake. Happy Anniversary!!
Carole bates
October 23, 2019 at 6:55 amI’ve made a comment love your recipes xx
Alyson Barrow
October 23, 2019 at 10:28 amI posted on the cheese fondue recipe! My daughter who is almost 3 will LOVE that so much ❤
Sarah Bitner
October 23, 2019 at 7:27 pmI commented on your NYC travel guide. I love that city!
Veronica Lopez
October 23, 2019 at 10:30 amCommented on your pecan pie recipe!
Ryann
October 23, 2019 at 1:37 pmI left a comment on your Maine trip! Loved all of your pictures and information. This is definitely a place my husband and I would love to visit.
Thank you for sharing and for doing this giveaway!!
Mell
October 23, 2019 at 2:51 pmCongratulations on 10 years!
I posted on the NYC tourist travel guide post.
Jami Howard
October 24, 2019 at 5:15 amI left a comment on lemon crinkle cookies. Yum! Congrats on 10 yrs! I love your recipes.
Shahidah Armstrong
October 23, 2019 at 6:29 pmCongratulations wow 10 years that’s amazing. I left a comment on the beef stew recipe.
Lonnie Drahos
October 24, 2019 at 10:07 amI made a comment under Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe.
Terry Tougas
October 24, 2019 at 3:19 pmDone! And congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!
Janet Walker
October 24, 2019 at 3:43 pmHi, I commented on the Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler. I love pumpkin and pecans. All of your recipes are mouth watering. Thank you for being thoughtful to your followers.
Charley
October 28, 2019 at 11:58 amI left a comment on another post in your family section. I love your blog.
Jill
October 22, 2019 at 6:35 pmI left a comment on your “Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole” post. Although I use many of your recipes, that is my favorite one! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Danielle Osgood
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmCan’t wait to try the sugar cookies!
Tina jones
October 22, 2019 at 8:50 pmI commented on shortbread cookie recipe. Can you tell me where to find Lavender extract. I really want to try this suggestion. Congrats on your blogging anniversary.
Kari Cannon
October 22, 2019 at 6:35 pmJust left one on the yummy pumpkin chocolate chip bread!
Natalie Taylor
October 22, 2019 at 6:36 pmI commented on the meatball appetizer recipe!! Can’t wait to try it!!
Amy Duprey
October 22, 2019 at 6:36 pmI left a comment under Porter’s arrival. Such a beautiful addition to your family. Really enjoy reading your blog. 😊
Tammy Trice
October 22, 2019 at 6:37 pmI commented! I love the recipes that you share and they are always a hit with my family. Thank you for also sharing your family with us too.
Lisa
October 22, 2019 at 6:37 pmI left a comment on your apple crumb cake recipe… it looks soooooo good!! Its next on my to be baked list!
Jessica Smith
October 22, 2019 at 6:37 pmI left a comment under your Peanut Butter Fudge recipe. I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog and look forward to many more amazing recipes during the coming years!
Stephanie
October 22, 2019 at 6:37 pmLeft a comment on the chocolate s’mores skillet cookie post! Thank you so much for doing this giveaway!
Deb Bishop
October 22, 2019 at 6:56 pmLeft my comment on your CROCKPOT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE.
Star Miller
October 22, 2019 at 6:59 pmLeft a comment in the family section. This would really help with Christmas.
Gema Valverde
October 23, 2019 at 5:35 amCongratulations!!! Your blog IS so lovely! I leave a comment un the cinammon rolls recipe!
Jennifer Diaz
October 22, 2019 at 6:37 pmCongratulations on your Blog Anniversary. I posted on your delicious peanut butter fudge recipe.
Juju K.
October 22, 2019 at 6:37 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging and sharing your wonderful recipes! I posed a comment on your shortbread cookies—I love that I have all the ingredients on hand—I’m looking forward to making them soon!
Lisa Cicchitti
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmLove your blog!! I have enjoyed making several of your recipes in the past. 👍 I commented on the peanut butter & banana bread Facebook post…it looks yummy!! Going to make it soon! 😋
Hallie J
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmI commented on your roasted tomato bolognese recipe! My all-time family fav!
Kimberly C Smith
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmCommented on your cheese Fondue recipe!
Priscilla
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmHello! I left a comment on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread post! (Which I made and was delicious!) 🤤👍💯🥰
Kristen
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmI left a comment on the strawberry, avocado and kale salad because I love all of those things! I’m also excited to try the pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving!!
Lindsey Gaona
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmLeft a comment on the Baja fish tacos. Your dessert recipes have been a go to lately! Thank you!
Congratulations on 10 Years!
Nahema
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmI left a comment on your meatballs recipe of June 5, 2019. Best meatballs recipe
Allyson Cathey
October 22, 2019 at 6:38 pmI posted on the pumpkin donut recipe. I’ve always felt like donuts are a hard thing to make but those look so delicious I think I’m going to be brave and try!
Megan Schlegel
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmI commented on your latest family post. Happy 10 year anniversary!
Maria
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmI left a comment on your simple bruschetta recipe. Congratulations on 10 years blogging! I love all your recipes
Deb Bishop
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmLeft my comment on your CROCKPOT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE.
Chelsie
October 22, 2019 at 7:26 pmCommented on Cowboy Cavier Recipe. So yummy!!
Christa Ackerman
October 22, 2019 at 7:21 pmHi there! 👋 I left a comment on your fondue recipe- it looks out of this 🌎 delicious! 😋
Happy 10years 🎉
Laurel H
October 22, 2019 at 8:21 pmI left a comment on the best crepe recipe post. I’m really looking forward to trying those.
Salamonia Mametieff
October 22, 2019 at 8:40 pmI left a comment on your pumpkin pie recipe that’s made with sweetened condensed milk, I’ve never seen a recipe like that before, I’m definitely going to be making it for the holidays, thank you for sharing your recipes. Congratulations to you on 10 years of blogging.
Sommer Lynn
October 24, 2019 at 4:41 pmCommented on the yummy Sunday meatloaf!
Would love to finally win something for the first time ever! I have a new little baby I could shop my wishlist for! Thank you so much for the opportunity and if I dont win congrats to the winner 💕
Kimberly valencia
October 23, 2019 at 3:55 amI left a comment on your peanut butter fudge recipe it was delicious 😋 thank you ☺️
Erika Adkins
October 23, 2019 at 5:48 pmI commented on ur b-q recipe along with your apple crumb breakfast cake. I made it with the apples we picked from our local Apple Farm. I love following your family pics and post. My husband and I have 5 boys. CONGRATULATIONS on the handsome little boy.
Lyndi
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmI left a comment on your pulled pork. Pulled pork is one of my go tos when I don’t know what else to make. I’ll have to try yours!
Stephanie
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmHiya! I left a comment on your Baby Porter blog…what a doll!
Sarah J
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmI left a comment on your bruschetta post. Hands down a favorite app! Congratulations on 10 years! I love following you, your recipes and your growing family!!❤️
Amberjo Place
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmI left my comment on the magnolia pumpkin gingersnap banana pudding.
Congrats on 10 years!!!
Carol
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmI posted on your All Butter Pie Crust post. I love your easy recipes. Congratulations on 10 years! And Congratulations on baby #4…love seeing your sweet family navigate life in NYC!
Stephanie Whitaker
October 22, 2019 at 9:08 pmI just love you!! I look at your page every single day because there are always amazing recipes I want to make. And you’re so fun and I feel like I would want to be friends in real life if we lived close. Haha not a creeper, promise!
Oh and I left a comment.
Jen Jones
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmhello! i left a comment on your wonderful recipe for Chicken salad! Congrats on 10 years!
Linda Brocki
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmHi Lauren,
I just left a comment on your french toast sausage. My 2 year old loves them. I love all the recipes. Thanks for the last 10 years.
Jamie Hagen
October 22, 2019 at 6:39 pmDone. (Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins) Which look fantastic and I must try! Thanks for the opportunity!
Brandi Rossetti
October 22, 2019 at 6:40 pmI posted on the pumpkin swirl donut bread. I love anything pumpkin. I can’t wait to try it.
Suniya
October 22, 2019 at 6:40 pmLeft a comment on your post about Baby Porter’s birth! He’s a cutie btw!! 😍
Jamielee Stoodley
October 22, 2019 at 6:40 pmLeft a comment on the crockpot enchilada recipe!!
Congrats on a 10 year anniversary!!
Kathy Brady
October 22, 2019 at 6:40 pmI commented on your peanut butter banana bread, which I desperately want to taste right now!
Lauren
October 23, 2019 at 4:16 amCongrats on 10 years! I commented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread.
Ashley Schlatter
October 22, 2019 at 6:41 pmI commented on the creamy tomato bisque recipe (which I will totally be making because, yum!) Happy 10 years! Loved following you for the last 5!
Lisa Shira
October 22, 2019 at 6:41 pmLove your web site. You have a beautiful family. Thank you for all you do as a busy mommy ,of four growing hand. Your family is important to you, I can see it in all the pictures you share. Good luck to everyone, in the $1000.00 drawing.
Morgan Koontz
October 22, 2019 at 6:41 pmI left a comment on your chocolate pumpkin bread recipe. I made it last week and it was so good! Thank you for having the best cooking blog! Every time I need a new recipe or in need of finding something to make for supper, I come here and find the best recipes. Congrats on 10 years of having a successful blog. I have no doubt you will have many more!
Jacqueline Matteson
October 23, 2019 at 4:25 pmI left a comment on your twice baked sweet potatoes. Those look amazong. A just found your page through a friend and surfing through recipes found this giveaway. Your amazing for doing this. Congrats on 10 years blogging.
gloria Hunt
October 22, 2019 at 6:41 pmI commented on your “FAVORITE BEEF STROGANOFF RECIPE”. Can’t wait to try it.
Judy Lewis
October 23, 2019 at 3:04 amI did it on the Coca-Cola cookies. They look good to try.
Linda Brocki
October 22, 2019 at 6:41 pmI left a comment on your french toast sausage blanket recipe. My 2 year old loves them. Thank you for the last 10 years.
Sherri Cohen
October 22, 2019 at 6:41 pmI commented on the Halloween Oreo pumpkin cheesecakes!! Can’t wait to try them! Happy 10 years of blogging!!! Here’s to the next 10!!!
Megan Otruba
October 22, 2019 at 6:42 pmI posted on your Banana flax muffins post! It’s one of my kids favorite recipes, and it’s got great fiber for my little guy!
Jessica Dunn
October 22, 2019 at 6:42 pmI posted on your apple crisp. It’s one I use every year!
Betty Jo
October 22, 2019 at 6:42 pmI commented on your pumpkin cheesecake dessert! It will be a new addition to our thanksgiving desserts this year! Congratulation on 10 years! Looking forward to following you for 10 more!
Holly
October 22, 2019 at 6:42 pmCongratulations! I just posted on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread.
Kerry
October 22, 2019 at 7:28 pmI left a comment on the pecan pie recipe. Thanks for the opportunity!
Holly Ivie
October 22, 2019 at 6:42 pmI commented on your Super Mom Stir-Fry post. Thanks for all the delicious recipes over the years. They have been great additions to my family dinner menus. Some of them have become family favorites we make all the time.
Rebecca
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmCommented on the pancake recipe! Best Sunday morning pancakes
Terri Hanway
October 23, 2019 at 12:51 amI posted on the Shortbread blog. Empire biscuits my all favorite. LOve & your family & watching your little ones gets bigger. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes, your my go too when I’m not sure what’s for dinner! 10 years & getting better ! You look wonderful! That smile speaks a thousand words 😊💜😊
Erin in IA
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmCongrats on 10 years!! Loved watching your family grow and found your recipes easy and yummy!
I commented on the pumpkin bread, have it saved to make.
Pamela White
November 4, 2019 at 8:13 pmI left a comment on your snicker doodle cookies.