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
Emily Rice
October 22, 2019 at 8:35 pmCongrats on 10 years!
My family enjoys your recipes! Left a comment on your cinnamon rolls, excited to make them soon!
Lindsay Cox
October 22, 2019 at 8:36 pmWhat an awesome giveaway! I left a comment in your NYC travel post!
Debbie Zrowka
October 22, 2019 at 8:36 pmLeft a comment on The Best Lasagna Recipe Ever. It’s scrumptious!
Tammy Greer
October 22, 2019 at 8:37 pmI commented on The Chicken Piccata recipe post. Thanks for all the amazing recipes on your blog!
Stephanie Griffith
October 22, 2019 at 8:37 pmLove watching you and your family! I commented on the Pumpkin Sugar Cookie recipe!
Lindsay Loveless
October 22, 2019 at 8:37 pmI commented on your Easy Meatball Recipe! ☺️
Mary Stoller
October 22, 2019 at 8:38 pmPosted about the yummy breakfast casserole! Thanks for giving me a recipe that impresses my sons in law.
Bridget Schofield
October 22, 2019 at 8:38 pmHello!
I commented on your Slow Cooker Mashed Potato recipe… yummy! 🥔
Cathryn Holman
October 22, 2019 at 8:39 pmLeft a comment on Halloween Spider Cookies. Love your recipes as I’ve tried many. Loving the pics of the family on your family insta! Hugs from Oregon.
Kristin
October 22, 2019 at 8:39 pmI posted on your soft zuchinni bread recipe. It’s a favorite in our house. Congrats on 10 years!
Melissa Moyers
October 22, 2019 at 8:40 pmI left a comment on the “slow cooker tri tips and gravy with mashed potatoes” post. Looks so good and i can’t wait to try it! Happy 10 years to you and your wonderful blog!!
Gabrielle
October 22, 2019 at 8:40 pmLeft my comment on your “hummus” post. I have been meaning to comment on it for quite some time. It is delish!
Tabitha W.
October 22, 2019 at 8:40 pmCongrats on 10 years! I thoroughly enjoy following you through social media and am grateful for the content you share. It was perfect timing to come across your funeral potatoes receipe as well with a family reunion coming up.
Andrea
October 22, 2019 at 8:41 pmLove your blog and your family! Posted on your one hour cinnamon roll recipe, it is one of my favorites.
Tamara Seikaly
October 22, 2019 at 8:41 pmI left a comment on the apple butter post – must try it soon!
Happy 10 years full of amazing accomplishments – what a journey!
Thank you for all you do!
Lynette Smith
October 22, 2019 at 8:41 pmI lef5 a comment on your family post! I love seeing your family grow throughout the years? You are very blessed and I love following you and you family and we all enjoy your amazing recipes.
Lynette Smith
Hiam garner
October 22, 2019 at 8:41 pmHi. I left my comment on the shortbread cookie recipe. Beautiful! Thank you for this opportunity!
Dominika Sagan
October 22, 2019 at 8:42 pmLeft one on Pecan Pie recipe
Congratulations on 10 years of blogging 😘
Sheila Osterhues
October 22, 2019 at 8:42 pmComment on shortcut swedish meatball recipe! Congrats on 10 yrs!
Sara
October 22, 2019 at 8:42 pmI commented on your ‘simple bruschetta recipe’ ☺️
Nicolette Turner
October 22, 2019 at 8:44 pmI posted on MY Favorite Beef Stroganoff 🙂
Happy 10 years!
Amy Olson
October 22, 2019 at 8:44 pmI commented on the Pumpkin Sugar Cookie recipes! Can’t wait to make! Love all of your recipes!
Terri Smith
October 22, 2019 at 8:44 pmI left a comment on your Sweet Roll recipe. They look delicious. Congratulations on 10 years!
Kassie Crittenden
October 22, 2019 at 8:44 pmI commented (FIRST time, though I’ve been reading your posts and following your journey since 2011!) on your vanilla bean sugar cookie…but it linked to Ultimate Sugar Cookie recipe?! If it was renamed, it would be appropriate! I’ve been baking these beauties since 2012 and we are never disappointed! My kiddos love decorating them…then polishing them off in no time! Thank you for always bringing everyone so many delicious recipes to test in our own kitchens, even as you continue to grow and raise your lovely family!!
Rachel Cho
October 22, 2019 at 8:45 pmLong time follower here! Love all the recipes from here, I feel like I can make most of these recipes as a very amateur cook. I left a comment on the savory breakfast casserole as that was the latest recipe I used for my almost 2yo triplets! They looooved it!
Brooke T.
October 22, 2019 at 8:45 pmI commented on your Chicken Piccata Recipe! ☺️
Thank you so much for the chance and congratulations on 10 years!
Krista Austin
October 22, 2019 at 8:47 pmI posted on PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD. I can’t wait to make it!!
Kaleisha Rimsa
October 22, 2019 at 8:47 pmHappy 10years blogging! What an amazing milestone. Love seeing your stuff
I commented on These are a few of my favourite things
Thanks for the opportunity 😀
Sherry Truman
October 22, 2019 at 8:47 pmI commented on the Amazing Italian Cake. It looks so good! I’m going to have to make this!
Terri Verhunce
October 22, 2019 at 8:48 pmI commented on the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread! Sounds amazing! I love everything pumpkin! Congrats on 10 years! 🎃
Tara Hardinger
October 22, 2019 at 8:49 pmCommented on your crepe recipe can’t wait to try it! And congrats on ten years that’s a huge accomplishment with a lot of sacrifice !
Beth Bryer
October 22, 2019 at 8:49 pmI left comments on several posts. Your recipes look amazing. I have even tried a few already and plan to try more. Congrats on 10 years blogging.
Michele D
October 22, 2019 at 8:49 pmI left a comment on your peanut butter fudge recipe. Lauren, congrats on 10 years! You post many delicious recipes that have become my favorites, thank you!
Rebekah Slocum
October 22, 2019 at 8:49 pmI commented on your peanut butter fudge recipe because… yum!! Congrats on 10 years, and thanks for sharing life with us. I enjoy seeing your family grow and change!
Abby
October 22, 2019 at 8:50 pmCommented on the Pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe. Can’t wait to try that and several other recipes you have posted. Congrats on 10 years!!
Brandi
October 22, 2019 at 8:51 pmLeft a comment on the pot stickers!
Amber Westfall
October 22, 2019 at 8:52 pmOf course I commented on the Hood River trip with oxo. Love my home town!
Manda dixon
October 22, 2019 at 8:53 pmCommented on Disneyland In Paris! Thank you for the opportunity to win! Congrats on 10 years of your site
Debbie L.
October 22, 2019 at 8:53 pmCommented on the instant pot ziti- so good! Congratulations on 10 years of blogging!
Tara
October 22, 2019 at 8:53 pmI have pinned so many of your recipes, but i just commented on the pumpkin pie bars one . I love all things pumpkin and that’s a keeper for sure. I’ve loved following along with your family as it grows. Please keep doing exactly what you’ve been doing.
Heather Shingler
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmCommented on the pumpkin swirl, omg even if I don’t win the give away I win the jackpot finding you and your blog! Thank you!
Jason
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmCommented on your Black Forest cake recipe, which I’ll be trying if I can find some Kirschwasser.
Congratulations and thank you.
Kristine young
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmI commented on your magnolia ginger snap banana pudding on intagram. Thanks for all the recipes!!
Deborah W.
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmCongrats on 10 years! I commented on a post.
Lois Schlabach
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmI posted in the family section where you blog about Porter being home and your husband having 3 weeks paternity leave to help you out.
Heather wood
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmLeft a comment on your family post! Love your blog! Thanks for giving me ideas for a good dinner!!
Jenelle
October 22, 2019 at 8:54 pmThank you for bringing me so much joy! Happy 10th! I left a comment on the Pecan Pie recipe.
Leigh Anne McCoy
October 22, 2019 at 8:55 pmI posted on the breakfast casserole. Not only doea it look good it seems very easy to make
Annie
October 22, 2019 at 8:57 pmI discovered your Apple Coffee Cake recipe and commented on it. What a generous giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity! ☺
Nancy
October 22, 2019 at 8:57 pmCommented on your perfect, adaptable, flawless, delicious, fail-proof pizza dough recipe page. Congratulations on ten years! Thanks so much for sharing your recipes and stories!