
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
Laura Potts
November 22, 2017 at 5:00 pmJust commented on your garlic cheese stuffed crescents from the other day-YUM!! Love your blog and dying to this giveaway!
Courtney
November 22, 2017 at 5:02 pmHappy anniversary!
Commented on your honey mustard chicken aka “Shane’s chicken”
Aimee Porter
November 22, 2017 at 5:10 pmI left a comment on your Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe! It’s fabulous! Oh, and Happy 8th Anniversary ????
Rhonda Brown
November 22, 2017 at 5:10 pmCongrats on your 8 year blog anniversary! Left a comment on the Pull Apart Pizza recipe.
Kelly
November 22, 2017 at 5:10 pmI left a comment at your recent “no bake nut and seed bars” – yum!
Janine Baker Kelley
November 22, 2017 at 5:10 pmI commented on your Oct 16 This week at the Brennans post. Eddie is the so cute no matter how long or short his hair is!
Danielle
November 22, 2017 at 5:23 pmI left a comment on your NYC FAQ post and I meant every word of it! Congratulations on 8 years of blogging while growing one beautiful family!
Maryanne W.
November 22, 2017 at 5:23 pmLove trying your recipes! I commented on Crock Pot Cheesy Nacho Dip. ????
Emily
November 22, 2017 at 5:26 pmSo exciting!! I commented on your pumpkin donuts recipe, and now I’m craving donuts! ????
Amanda Anderson
November 22, 2017 at 5:28 pmI left a commenting your caramel apple cinnamon rolls post. Yum!
Sandra
November 22, 2017 at 5:35 pmI commented on your recipe post for Better Than Paris Crepes, which are perfect!
Beth Carroll
November 22, 2017 at 5:38 pmI left a comment on the Caprese Salad with garlic balsamic dressing, because it simply sounds delcious!! Happy Thanksgiving!
gina chancey
November 22, 2017 at 5:50 pmHi Laura, love your blog I left a comment to your list for New York, I can’t wait to try some of the place you suggested, love your recipes. And Happy Thanksgiving, hope you have a blessed day with family and friends.
Melissa D.
November 22, 2017 at 5:54 pmLove those Double Chocolate Chip Fudge Cookies and I can’t wait to try them at the holidays! Left a comment on that post. Congrats on your blogiversary! Thanks for the work you do so I can reap the benefits!
Kim
November 22, 2017 at 5:55 pmHi…I left a message on your CROCK-POT® CHICKEN NACHO DIP!!
Beth
November 22, 2017 at 5:56 pmI left a comment on your post in August when you showed your family pictures taken in Central Park. I really like that park!
Hilary
November 22, 2017 at 6:00 pmCute pics! I left a comment on another post – thanks for the generous giveaway opportunity! 🙂
Mary Arthur
November 22, 2017 at 6:06 pmI left a comment on your pumpkin cobbler recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!
Sara Anderson
November 22, 2017 at 6:33 pmleft a comment on your funeral potatoes post! Making them for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Stacey Gillin
November 22, 2017 at 6:37 pmCommented!
Nicole
November 22, 2017 at 6:41 pmLeft a comment on your Cheesy Stuffed Crescent Rolls! They look so good! Love trying your recipes! Would love to win, just had our 4th baby and it would so come in handy 🙂
Alessandra
November 22, 2017 at 6:52 pmI left a comment on your sweet potato rolls post. Happy blog anniversary and happy Thanksgiving!
Dominique
November 22, 2017 at 6:56 pmI’m so happy about reading all of your post and following you. I decide to leave a comment on my favorite post I always refer to ; YOUR HAPPINESS LIST! I still cannot believe I haven’t left a comment on it earlier. Since you post it last August, this post have been my inspiration. Thanks for sharing part of your life with us and all of your really nice recipe! I can’t wait to see your christmas magazine and hopefully, your first cooking book release. I hope to have the opportunity to keep reading you for many years to come! ???? Congrats on your 8 years of blogging, 10 years of wedding anniversary and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
katie harper
November 22, 2017 at 7:08 pm“BACK TO SCHOOL FEAST”!! i loved the idea of making a fun big deal of these milestones.
Bryn Broussard
November 22, 2017 at 7:09 pmI commented on you bacon ranch dip. Yumm
https://laurenandgordon.net/cheddar-bacon-ranch-dip-aka-memorial-day-dip/#comment-606291
Lauren Morrison
November 22, 2017 at 7:12 pmCongrats on 8 years! I commented on your lettuce wraps post.
Alison
November 22, 2017 at 7:14 pmI commented on your cheesy stuffed garlic butter crescents. They look so good!
Nicole
November 22, 2017 at 7:28 pmI commented on your Garlicky Chicken & Kale Pasta. Love your dinner recipes…always family friendly!
Dennis Rutherford
November 22, 2017 at 7:33 pmI left a comment on the https://laurenandgordon.net/10-things-ive-learned-10-years-marriage/ page.
Carrie
November 22, 2017 at 7:51 pmI just found you tonight while doing a recipe search for my cookie swap! I commented on the lemon glazed lemon cookies post. Yum!
Juanita
November 22, 2017 at 7:53 pmLeft a post on your Mexican shredded pork post . This looks so yummy! The ingriends remind me of the one my aunt used to make.
Juanita
November 22, 2017 at 7:55 pmLove your blog. Always look forward to recipes. Left post on Mexican shredded pork.
Kim Carter
November 22, 2017 at 7:56 pmI left a comment on your cornbread sausage stuffing recipe from way back when…like 2011! It was a big hit last year so I’m repeating it again tomorrow! Happy #8
Dawn McQuown
November 22, 2017 at 8:00 pmI left a comment on the pumpkin pie dessert. I enjoy your weekly updates!
Tonya L
November 22, 2017 at 8:09 pmWow time flies. I left a comment here: https://laurenandgordon.net/50-school-lunch-ideas-healthy-easy/comment-page-2/#comment-606312
Kristi S
November 22, 2017 at 8:09 pmI left a comment on Pumpkin Pull Apart Monkey Bread. Congratulations on eight years! I enjoy your blog very much!
Natalie Woll
November 22, 2017 at 8:09 pmLeft a comment on Old Fashion Pumpkin Donuts! What an awesome giveaway!
Katie Knecht
November 22, 2017 at 8:13 pmLeft a comment on the Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll recipe. Yum. Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holidays in New York!
Emily Lant
November 22, 2017 at 8:18 pmLeft a comment☺ Love your blog and instastories…Eddie is the CUTEST!! Congrats on 8 years!! Soo excited for your Dec 1st magazine to come out! Happy Thanksgiving
Cali E
November 22, 2017 at 8:30 pmThank you!! Commented on NYC faq.
Kristy B
November 22, 2017 at 8:37 pmCongrats on 8 years!
I commended (potstickers recipe)
Trina D.
November 22, 2017 at 8:39 pmCongratulations on 8 years! I left a comment on your cheesy hasselback bread.
Kim Engle
November 22, 2017 at 8:43 pmI left a comment on your peanut butter oreo ice cream cake post because it’s on the menu next week!
Laura
November 22, 2017 at 8:47 pmCongratulations on 8 years! I love your blog and have been reading g for years.
You’re so down to earth and relatable, you inspire me! I love how you make time for your career but still manage to be a great wife and mother! That’s a balance I strive to strike daily and I can relate to a lot of the struggles.
Thank you for giving me a great post to read at the end of a long day. I never skip your posts when I’m scrolling through my feed.
I commented on your Sept. 24th This Week at the Brennan’s post!
Betsy
November 22, 2017 at 9:09 pmCongrats on 8 years! I love following your blog! I commented on the perfect Snickerdoodles!
Lori H
November 22, 2017 at 9:10 pmI commented on CHEESY-STUFFED GARLIC BUTTER CRESCENT ROLLS.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kalli
November 22, 2017 at 9:13 pmI commented on the pumpkin sugar cookies 🙂 They look amazing.
LINDSAY JESSAMINE
November 22, 2017 at 9:21 pmHi! I left a comment on the fail proof pumpkin pie. I just made it tonight!
Kara
November 22, 2017 at 9:36 pmThe would be amazing for us as the hubs just got laid off last week.
Stacey Chaney
November 22, 2017 at 9:51 pmPosted on your Perfect Snickerdoodles recipe…one of my absolute favorites!
Happy Thanksgiving! ????