
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
Jessica Harwood
November 25, 2017 at 3:36 pmI left a comment on “Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Frito Bites” because they look amazing and will go fabulously for our Christmas Eve dinner. ???? Congratulations on you’re eight year blogiversarry!
Denise O.
November 25, 2017 at 3:45 pmCongrats on the blogiversary! I left a comment on the pumpkin pull apart bread.
Amy
November 25, 2017 at 3:48 pmI commented!
AmyP
November 25, 2017 at 3:50 pmI commented on your meatballs post. I love your Instagram stories and blog posts. It something I look forward to every day.
Maria
November 25, 2017 at 3:53 pmFirst of all, congrats on this happy moment. I love you and your family since following your Instagram a couple of years ago. You rock as a Mum and a cooker and I love watching your daily stories. Love from Spain
Also, I posted a comment on the sweet meatballs ????
Michelle Dotson
November 25, 2017 at 3:54 pmI left a comment on you Red Pepper, Pesto Grilled Cheese post. I love your posts! Thank you for brightening my days!
Rachael Randall
November 25, 2017 at 3:54 pmI left you a comment (tip) on your Shake Shack post! I love that we have two here in vegas!!!
Caitlin Sprowls
November 25, 2017 at 3:55 pmI commented on your pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe post. Congratulations on 8 years!!
Willow Luck
November 25, 2017 at 3:55 pm8 years, wow!
i left a comment on ‘foods to feed a toddler’ ????????
Anna
November 25, 2017 at 3:59 pmI left a comment on your shredded mexican pork. 🙂 Loooove that recipe …and you!
Sarah Ashley
November 25, 2017 at 4:02 pmHi Lauren! I left a comment on you’re recipe for cheesy-stuffed garlic butter crescent rolls! I need to make these ASAP ????
Karen Fiechtner
November 25, 2017 at 4:03 pmI left a comment on your Country BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe from August 3, 2017. Can’t wait to try it.
Jill
November 25, 2017 at 4:09 pmHey Lauren, I love your blog and I come to your site weekly to look for recipes when I am making my meal plan. I left a comment on your post for Crockpot Italian Chicken Pasta. It looks like the perfect meal for a cozy weeknight.
Sara
November 25, 2017 at 4:11 pmThank you for the opportunity to win this! I left a comment on your pumpkin pie recipe. I’m so excited to use that one!
Natalie Parkinson
November 25, 2017 at 4:11 pmI left a comment on your creamy cauliflower crockpot soup post. I made it this Thanksgiving weekend and we loved it! Thank you!
Cassidy B
November 25, 2017 at 4:16 pmHi! I left comments on the New York travel post. Thanks for that! Hope your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Taylor Greear
November 25, 2017 at 4:32 pmI left a comment on your 10 years of marriage post! Love watching your family!
Shannon Szymborski
November 25, 2017 at 4:42 pmI left a comment on the ramen post. Love your blog and appreciate all you share!!
Christy Lew
November 25, 2017 at 4:44 pmI commented on your We’re Moving to New York post. I hope to move to the city one day and love watching you do it with your family. Congratulations on 8 years! Keep up the great work!
Kelly Daniels
November 25, 2017 at 4:50 pmI can’t wait to try the chicken pot pie soup recipe. Perfect for a cold winter night.
Monica
November 25, 2017 at 4:56 pmCongratulations on 8 years! I left a comment on the pumpkin pie cheerio bars.
Melissa Ritchie
November 25, 2017 at 5:07 pmI commented on the Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. They are so delicious!! Love your blog and family. You are my hero for all you accomplished this last year. I just can’t imagine!!
Katie
November 25, 2017 at 5:08 pmLeft a comment on your stuffed shells. I love your recipes and what a sweet family!
Sara M
November 25, 2017 at 5:11 pmI left a comment on your shredded Mexican pork (10-25-17) post. Added the ingredients to my grocery list. Enjoy your blog and recipes!
Miranda
November 25, 2017 at 5:12 pmCongrats on 8 years! So amazing! You are my favorite and love all your recipes! I commented on the Old Fashion Pumpkin Doughnuts!
Stephanie
November 25, 2017 at 5:18 pmI left a comment on fail proof pumpkin pie.
Sharnee
November 25, 2017 at 5:24 pmHi! Left a comment on those killer cheese filled crescent rolls!
Courtney Martino
November 25, 2017 at 5:28 pmLeft a comment for your cheesy stuffed garlic butter crescent rolls! Can’t wait to make these. Love to see blog been following for a long time!
Jenn
November 25, 2017 at 5:39 pmCommented on the Pinapple Chicken Skewers- love them, your stories and your recipes!
Angelica
November 25, 2017 at 5:42 pmI left a comment on your Better then Paris Crepes post. Can’t wait to make them tomorrow.
Haley
November 25, 2017 at 5:48 pmI love your blog and love keeping up with you on instagram. Congratulations on your 8 years!! I love snickerdoodles and can’t wait to make them.
Amanda
November 25, 2017 at 5:51 pmI left a comment on your cheesy garlic crescent rolls post. Congrats on 8 years!
Mallori S.
November 25, 2017 at 5:58 pmI posted on the double chocolate pie. I love your site and enjoy your instastories!
Sara G
November 25, 2017 at 6:07 pmI commented on the SUPER SPEEDY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PIE post.
JEN
November 25, 2017 at 6:09 pmI left a comment on your CHICKEN & BACON ALFREDO STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH post
AmyHollar
November 25, 2017 at 6:31 pmLeft a comment on the mashed potatoes Post (11-6-16). I tried these for thanksgiving this year. Thanks for sharing your recipes and more with us for 8 years!
Katie B
November 25, 2017 at 6:33 pmLove following you on Instagram and your blog! I commented on your 10 years of marriage post.
Brooke
November 25, 2017 at 6:37 pmI left a comment on your double chocolate pie recipe (to which I dubbed the chocolate whippe dip pie to my children)
Thanks for working so hard and making such tasty food
Beth Goecke
November 25, 2017 at 6:42 pmI made a comment on the pumpkin pecan cobbler. My family and I love SO many of your recipes. Can’t wait to try even more ????
Laura
November 25, 2017 at 6:45 pmI want to try your Carolina frito bites! Left a comment there ????
Lisa Romm
November 25, 2017 at 7:02 pmJust left a comment on your NY tourist guide post. Can’t wait to come visit my daughter who just moved there so we can try all the good stuff on your list!
Misty Sharp
November 25, 2017 at 7:33 pmHi! I left a comment on a previous post. Thanks!
Aimee Henry
November 25, 2017 at 7:43 pmLeft a comment on Sautéed Brussel sprouts in your Thanksgiving post. Thank you for the opportunity ????
Lidia Gonzalez
November 25, 2017 at 7:45 pmHi Lauren,I left a comment on the No-Bake Nut and Seed Bars. Thank you
Mary Marcella
November 25, 2017 at 8:21 pmI just adore you and your sweet family… and your willingness to keep it real! I commented on that gooey pumpkin pecan cobbler fantasy… so good. Congrats on 8 years girl!
Aubrie Hansen
November 25, 2017 at 8:26 pmI left a comment of the 10 years of marriage. Congrats on the 8 years of blogging
Stephanie M
November 25, 2017 at 8:39 pmI left a comment on Pumpkin Sugar Cookies! So yummy!
annabelle
November 25, 2017 at 8:39 pmI left a comment on Gordon’s bday ice cream cake, yummy
Reanna
November 25, 2017 at 8:40 pmI left a comment on your NYC FAQs post! Thanks for doing a giveaway and sharing all your recipes!! 🙂
Ashlyn Hansen
November 25, 2017 at 8:41 pmI did it! BBQ pizza! Yummmm