
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
Rachel B
November 22, 2017 at 12:30 pmYou’re one of the first bloggers I ever followed, I love all your posts! I commented on the chocolate pie post!
Krista S
November 22, 2017 at 12:35 pmLeft a message on the gingerdoodle recipe – my go to christmas cookie.
Karen
November 22, 2017 at 12:36 pmDone and done!! You’re the best Lauren!!! I’m soooo glad you decided to start blogging. You’re my favorite. You and your recipes to be exact. I search your site first when I’m looking for something good I make! The recipes always turn out PERFECT. Thanks for all your hard work… it sure makes my life a whole lot easier!
Mariah
November 22, 2017 at 12:49 pmI commeneted on your chocolate fudge pie from a few weeks ago! I’m making two for Thanksgiving, one for family, and one to eat by myself ????????????????????
Shannon
November 22, 2017 at 12:53 pmI left a comment on your Mexican Shredded Pork! Looks delicious! Love your blog!
Lindsay
November 22, 2017 at 1:04 pmI commented on your pumpkin pie post. Can’t wait to try it!
Erin
November 22, 2017 at 1:04 pmI left a message about your Crock-pot cheer chicken spaghetti! So yummy! Thank you for your inspiration and congrats!
Bonnie Hepworth
November 22, 2017 at 1:04 pmHi Lauren! I love your Instagram stories, they always make me smile.
I made a comment on your 10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Marriage post. I loved it!
Tahani Fares
November 22, 2017 at 1:25 pmLeft you a comment. Happy Thanksgiving from my fam to yours!
CAROL MOORE
November 22, 2017 at 1:27 pmHappy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family. I left a comment on your Mexican Shredded Pork recipe.
Katie
November 22, 2017 at 1:30 pmLeft a comment on the NYC guide! Love your stuff!
Aaron Mahelona
November 22, 2017 at 1:32 pmI left you a comment on your freaking amazing gingerdoodles.
Maressa Durocher
November 22, 2017 at 1:51 pmI left a comment on another post!! You are awesome and I so enjoy all of the amazing stuff you share, from recipes to your Instagram, totally love the stories????
Danielle
November 22, 2017 at 1:52 pmCongratulations on 8 years!! I love your blog and appreciate that you faithfully post on Facebook. Double Chocolate Silk Cream Pie is my absolute fave and always gets rave reviews so I commented on that post. Everyone should run and make one right now to enjoy tomorrow!
Becky Hickey
November 22, 2017 at 2:00 pmI’m so excited for you! I’ve been following a long time, and everything I try of yours is yummy yummy! (And you got me hooked on stitch fix too!) congrats on 8 years, here’s to many more! I left a comment on your delicious pumpkin cream pie. It was the only way I would eat pumpkin pie! Sooooo good!
Aryn Comer
November 22, 2017 at 2:03 pmI left a comment on your sweet potato rolls recipe!!
Congratulations on 8 Years, keep up the good work! ????
Erin
November 22, 2017 at 2:09 pmI really enjoy your blog. I just commented on the fail proof pumpkin pie post.
Caryn
November 22, 2017 at 2:10 pmI posted on your Las Vegas trip, this is my first time looking at your blog and I’m Looking forward to exploring more of it. Thank you for sharing!
Cambi Mann
November 22, 2017 at 2:13 pmI left a comment on the picture of you & your kids on the subway. I’d totally get lost using that. Haha And you’re doing it with 3 kids!!! Kudos!!!
Robyn
November 22, 2017 at 2:18 pmI left a comment on your pumpkin pecan cobbler. Beautiful pictures in this post!
Jackie
November 22, 2017 at 2:21 pmI left a comment on CHEESY-STUFFED GARLIC BUTTER CRESCENT ROLLS!
JaNette Spencer
November 22, 2017 at 2:25 pmCommented on your 10 years of marriage post. I’m almost to ten years myself!! Great points ????????
Kari J.
November 22, 2017 at 2:28 pmI left a comment on your peanut butter ice pie. So yummy!
Tammy
November 22, 2017 at 2:41 pmHi, i left a comment on the pumpkin pecan cobbler, which is my all-time favorite pumpkin recipe.
Glenda Jean
November 22, 2017 at 2:50 pmHi Lauren, I left a post on your June 12,2017. I love your posts, your recipes and reading about your family. Congratulations on your 8 years, and hope there is another 8.
Kelster
November 22, 2017 at 2:52 pmI commented on this post:
https://laurenandgordon.net/country-bbq-chicken-pizza/#comment-606180
Koreyan
November 22, 2017 at 2:53 pmI left a comment on the parliament hill post.
PS- you look fantastic!
Shafaq
November 22, 2017 at 2:55 pmHi ! I left a comment under your sweet potatoes rolls recipe . Love your blog !
Mataya Thomas
November 22, 2017 at 2:55 pmLeft a comment on your NYC Travelers Guide :)))
Gail Sands
November 22, 2017 at 2:58 pmleft a comment on this week at the Brennans 1st October 2017
Katie Mandel
November 22, 2017 at 2:59 pmCommented on sweet potato rolls!
Amanda
November 22, 2017 at 2:59 pmLeft a comment on your cheesy chicken pasta recipe … love your blog 🙂
Amy S
November 22, 2017 at 3:00 pmHappy Blogiversary! 8 years is awesome! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I commented on your breadsticks post. 🙂
Rena wong
November 22, 2017 at 3:05 pmHi Lauren
I have left a comment in your
‘GARLIC & HERB ENCRUSTED PORK ROAST WITH PRE-GRAVIED POTATOES’post. Happy 8th years!n happy thanksgiving ????
Sara
November 22, 2017 at 3:10 pmI commented on your week at the Brennan’s post about graduation. Congrats to you ALL for that accomplishment!!!
Jessie Roberts
November 22, 2017 at 3:17 pmI commented on the garlic pork roast bc I am dying to try it!!! My mouth waters each time I scroll past!
Jessica Lee
November 22, 2017 at 3:22 pmI left a comment on your Fail-Proof Pizza dough recipe (one of my faves)
Sarah
November 22, 2017 at 3:25 pmI just commented on and drooled over your pumpkin pecan cobbler. That recipe is a keeper!!
Heather
November 22, 2017 at 3:30 pmHappy Thanksgiving! I’ve been around a while too, since Brooke was 3 I think! So fun to watch a great family evolve! I commented on the Country BBQ Chicken Pizza too!
Mandy
November 22, 2017 at 3:31 pmI left a comment on your 10 years of marriage post. Oh so true.
Kelsey Prock
November 22, 2017 at 3:34 pmCommented on the 11/20 “This Week at the Brennans”! Congrats on 8 years of blogging- that’s big! <3
Courtney
November 22, 2017 at 4:00 pmPosted on this week at the Brennan post for this past week.
Stacey
November 22, 2017 at 4:04 pmI posted on the chocolate cream pie. I also prefer lip gloss to lipstick!
Dawn
November 22, 2017 at 4:06 pmLeft a comment on the Cheddar Bacon Ranch dip, so many awesome recipes!
Sommer
November 22, 2017 at 4:09 pmI commented on the pumpkin pie recipe ????
Loretta Smallwood
November 22, 2017 at 4:38 pmLiked and commented on Cranberry Fudge Swirl Cheesecake! Can’t wait till tomorrow to eat it!
Rachel F
November 22, 2017 at 4:48 pmLeft a comment on a yummy food post!
Anne Marie
November 22, 2017 at 4:50 pmI commented on the homemade ice cream crunch cake. Can’t wait to try it! I love the recipes I have tried from your blog, & also love hearing about your NYC adventures. Congrats on 8 years of blogging!
Danielle
November 22, 2017 at 4:52 pmAhh you’re amazing! Thank you for the chance to win and congrats on 8 years!! I commented on another post! 🙂
Brandi Lambert
November 22, 2017 at 4:53 pmCommented on “this week at the Brennan’s”. My fav each week!