
Hey all,
I wanted to pop in here with a quick pre-Thanksgiving post to tell you all THANK YOU!!
In October, I celebrated my 8th anniversary of Lauren’s Latest! Isn’t that so crazy?!
In these past eight years, I:
- had two more babies
- put my husband through grad school
- moved seven times across three different states and
- somehow managed to post 1300+ recipes amongst the insanity that is my life.
Whether you’re new to Lauren’s Latest or have been around since the beginning, thank you 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.
And for those of you that are bound to ask about my outfit, my coat and earrings are from stitch fix, old scarf from target (similar here), favorite jeans here, and tieks. Newest tinted lip balm obsession with this color. (I strongly dislike lipstick!)









That’s it 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
And don’t forget to find me on Instagram Stories for more NYC fun in real time.





582 Comments
Stacy
November 25, 2017 at 8:44 pmCommented on your NYC Travel Tips post. LOVE your blog!
Courtney
November 25, 2017 at 8:45 pmLove following along on your blog and instagram! I left a comment on the post about no-knead crescent rolls.
Summer
November 25, 2017 at 8:49 pmI left a comment on the garlic baked cod recipe! Thanks.
Patricia R.
November 25, 2017 at 8:54 pmI left a comment on this post-THANKSGIVING RECIPES
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Richelle
November 25, 2017 at 9:11 pmI posted on your 10 years of marriage post ? happy 8th year blog anniversary!
Emily Wagner
November 25, 2017 at 9:17 pmLeft a comment on the crockpot chicken nacho dip!! Thanks Lauren!! ??
Amy
November 25, 2017 at 9:26 pmLove being along for the ride with your sweet family. 🙂 I posted a comment for your Irish Stew.
Heather
November 25, 2017 at 9:29 pmLeft a comment on the pumpkin donuts! YUM!!
Rachael Herbrich
November 25, 2017 at 9:30 pmYay! Such a great giveaway! Thanks for sharing with your followers! Love your site and your vanill bean cookies! My favorite recipe for cut out cookies and just commented on the post! Happy Holidays!
Alice Messina
November 25, 2017 at 10:02 pmHi Lauren! I left a comment on your sweet potato rolls. They look delicious!
Alycia Graham
November 25, 2017 at 10:33 pmI commented on your tostada bites recipe. Thanks!
Margo Feather
November 25, 2017 at 11:06 pmHi, I left a comment on your ‘brown butter baked ravioli’ post.
Julie W.
November 25, 2017 at 11:07 pmI just left a comment on the next recipe of yours I want to try…Monster Wedge Salad. Your recipes are always a hit with my family. Congrats on 8 years!
Camille
November 25, 2017 at 11:13 pmI left a comment on your most recent Week at the Brennan’s post!
Allyson Cathey
November 26, 2017 at 5:09 amDone :
Robin Johnson
November 26, 2017 at 5:09 amI left a comment on your easy chicken tortilla soup recipe. Love your site!
Holly T
November 26, 2017 at 5:13 amHey Lauren love you site!! Commented on the perfect ever time snickerdoodle cookies. My favorite cookies
Erica
November 26, 2017 at 5:24 amLeft a comment on the Garlic and Herb Encrusted Pork Tenderloin with Pregravied Potatoes. Congratulations on 8 yrs!
Jerissa
November 26, 2017 at 5:28 amGood morning! I left a comment on you Pumpkin Pull Apart Monkey Bread.
Alexis
November 26, 2017 at 5:30 amI commented on the Alfredo stuffed shell recipe. I love this recipe and the veggies make me feel less guilty for all the yummy cream sauce! Haha!
Elizabeth
November 26, 2017 at 5:43 amHi Lauren! Congrats on 8 years! I left a comment on your post “fail-proof pumpkin pie.” It looks so easy and tasty!
Paige Peterson
November 26, 2017 at 5:53 amLeft a comment on your 1 hour cinnabons. Delicious! Yum!
Megan
November 26, 2017 at 7:16 amLeft a comment on the thanksgiving recipes post! Thanks for all of the tasty ideas!
Aldana
November 26, 2017 at 7:21 amI left a comment on your cheesy cresent rolls post. Yum! Last day to enter, baby!
Lindsay K
November 26, 2017 at 7:36 amYay for 8 years! It’s been so fun to watch your family grow! I left a comment on your Cheesy-Stuffed Garlic Crescent Rolls post.
Cindy M
November 26, 2017 at 7:52 amI left a comment on your NYC FAQs post. I’m in awe of how resilient you are and your positive attitude. I’m sure it was a culture shock to move 3 kiddos to the big city. But you handle it like a natural! Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the giveaway! Really enjoy your blog!
Ryann
November 26, 2017 at 9:10 amHi Lauren! It was very hard to choose but I️ commented on your crockpot cheesy chicken chili recipe! Everything looks so yummy!
Alane Lidolph
November 26, 2017 at 10:40 amOf all the food blogs I follow, yours is my favorite! Left a comment on the Sweet Potato Rolls recipe, which, by the way, were amazing.
Elsie Indenbosch
November 26, 2017 at 11:10 amCongratulations on 8 great years, and all you have accomplished! I love following your accounts – I’ve never had a recipe from you that hasn’t turned out and your realness (word? ?) and relatability makes it even better ?? Props to you?
I commented on your most recent pie crust recipe – butter flavoured Crisco is news to me!!
Amy Schmidt
November 26, 2017 at 11:16 amHi Lauren !! I left a comment on your pumpkin cinnamon rolls post. I just love all your IG stories , recipes and your sweet family. Your are dear to my heart. A great mom who loves to bake and cook, and who isn’t afraid to be real!!! Congrats on 8 years of blogging ! Thank you !!
Amanda Elliott
November 26, 2017 at 11:25 amI left a comment on your post about your 10th anniversary! Loving your family and your life, sspecially that adorable Eddie, someone is going to be a little heart breaker!! New York is amazing! Have a Milk Bar cookie for me since I cannot!!
Amanda Elliott
November 26, 2017 at 11:31 amI left a comment on your post about your anniversary! Congratulations on 10 years of marriage and 8 years on the blog!!! Loving your family and life, especially the little Eddie, someone is going to be a heart breaker! Enjoy New York, you should have Milk Bar cookie for me since I cannot!!
Becky Blad
November 26, 2017 at 11:48 amCongrats on 8 years! I love your blog and your fun personality. I commented on the Best Caprese Salad recipe.
Karen
November 26, 2017 at 11:57 amI left a comment on your Better Than Paris Crepes post! I love your recipes, Lauren. They are ALWAYS so good!
Meg Jagodzinski
November 26, 2017 at 12:13 pmI commented on the garlic and Parmesan linguine. It sounds delicious!
Maria Neukamm
November 26, 2017 at 1:08 pmI’ve made a comment!
Thanks Lauren ❤️
Amy V
November 26, 2017 at 1:58 pmI left a comment on SUPER SPEEDY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PIE. I really need some of that in my life right now! Happy 8 years!
Shelley
November 26, 2017 at 2:36 pmI love your blog! I left a comment on your cheesy garlic crescent rolls!
carrie
November 26, 2017 at 2:45 pmI commented on the cheesy chicken crockpot spaghetti.
Sarah S
November 26, 2017 at 2:54 pmI left a comment on your “Perfect 3-Minute Mug Brownie” recipe! It’s the best!
Dominique
November 26, 2017 at 3:32 pmHello 🙂 I left a comment in Happiness List post. I just LOVE this post and I really like to share it with all of my friends.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lisa
November 26, 2017 at 5:02 pmLeft my comment on your snicker doodle cookie recipe. They look amazingly perfect
Cori
November 26, 2017 at 5:28 pmFun giveaway! Thank you. I left a comment on CHEESY-STUFFED GARLIC BUTTER CRESCENTS. They are already on the menu for a gathering next month.
Derek Blad
November 26, 2017 at 5:59 pmI commented on the Double Decker Summer Burgers. They look so good.
Rachael
November 26, 2017 at 6:30 pmCongrats on this milestone! I left a comment on your simple macaroni salad 🙂
Teresa Price
November 26, 2017 at 6:57 pmI left a comment on the double chocolate silk pie post. I have been with you for over 5 years, I adore you family post and enjoy your recipes.
Chelsea
November 26, 2017 at 7:01 pmwhat uuurrrrp. Commented on the southwest salad recipe. Cilantro lime dressing 4 lyfe.
Lauren
November 26, 2017 at 7:58 pmits literally the best.
Marla C
November 26, 2017 at 7:51 pmHi Lauren! I left a message on “My Happiness List”! Thank you for being so open and honest . Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family!
Kerry Varvaro
November 26, 2017 at 8:25 pmI left a comment on your cheesy stuffed garlic butter crescent rolls! Congrats on 8 years!!!
Emily B
November 26, 2017 at 8:46 pmLeft a comment on the pie crust recipe!! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.