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
Alicia
October 23, 2019 at 12:27 amI commented on your pecan pie recipe! It’s been so great following along with your family for the last couple years that I’ve been a follower. 🙂
Kristen
October 23, 2019 at 12:28 amI commented on your smoked sausage pasta, one of my family’s favorite meals!
Rhonda
October 23, 2019 at 12:34 amI just commented on your crispy sesame beef recipe; we loved it and I’ve followed you since kid #2!
Brooke
October 23, 2019 at 12:41 amFrench toast casserole, was excellent, family loved it.
Shelly St. Germain
October 23, 2019 at 12:51 amCongratulations on your 10 years! I have really enjoyed your recipes, information and getting to know your family. I have posted on your Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe – my daughter only likes that kind of fudge!
Sandra
October 23, 2019 at 12:53 amI commented on your Smothered Green Chili and Cilantro Burritos
Sara
October 23, 2019 at 12:53 amPosted on the chocolate cherry cheesecake dip. Looks delicious
Jessica G
October 23, 2019 at 12:53 amI commented on the loaded pulled pork nachos! Thanks for all the delicious recipes and congratulations on 10 years!
Isa
October 23, 2019 at 12:59 amLeft a comment on the Warm kale & artichoke dip. Looks heavenly!
Love your recipes & your stories from New York
Rebekah
October 23, 2019 at 1:00 amHi!! I commented on this week at the Brennan’s from October 19th. Love the family posts AND all your recipes! Thanks Lauren for hanging in for 10 years even though there was a time you just wanted to quit. You’re an inspiration and your family is awesome. Keep it coming!
Sabrina Szteinbaum
October 23, 2019 at 1:06 amI left a comment on your delish-looking no-bake peanut butter bars! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
Kelly D
October 23, 2019 at 1:10 amLeft a comment on the Apple Coffee Cake post. Appreciate your blog and all the yumminess it’s brought to my table over the years. Happy 10!
Brenda Beeler
October 23, 2019 at 1:10 amI left a comment on the Corn Peach Basil and Burrata Salad. So good! Congrats on the 10 years!
Carol A
October 23, 2019 at 1:11 amLeft my comment and thought… I hope she remembers to make those doctors and cleaning appointments!!!! Love your recipes and family stories ❤️
Stacy
October 23, 2019 at 1:15 amCongratulations! I love following along on your adventures! I commented on your cinnamon roll recipe!
Antonia Daniele
October 23, 2019 at 1:18 amI left a comment on the Lemon Crinkle Cookies. Best lemon cookies ever. Love them.
Katelin morrissey
October 23, 2019 at 1:20 amCongratulations! Left a comment on the buffaloes chicken fettuccine
Hayley
October 23, 2019 at 1:20 amHi! I left a comment on your recent pumpkin picking post! 🙂 Thank you!
Laurie
October 23, 2019 at 1:20 amCongratulations on 10 years! I love all your recipes and try them often! I also love hearing about your sweet family. I commented on the Alfredo sauce recipe! This is sure to be a favorite of my kiddos!!
Amy L
October 23, 2019 at 1:22 amCongrats! I left a comment on your Maine travel blog! Thanks!
Amber Kalway
October 23, 2019 at 1:25 amI left a comment on the chicken picatta recipe. I love your blog and simple delicious recipes. Thank you for the opportunity to win a gift card to my favorite place ever!
Pat Bruce
October 23, 2019 at 1:25 amI left a comment and I have enjoyed watching your family grow. They seem excited to be in New York City.
Amy Sheranko
October 23, 2019 at 1:26 amCommented on the delicious looking Monkey Bread recipe! Love your story😊
Jeanne Baker
October 23, 2019 at 1:27 amCinnamon syrup receipe… so good, so good!
Penny Densmore
October 23, 2019 at 1:28 amLeft a message on 30, 30 minute meals. Congratulations on 10 years!
Michelle Smith
October 23, 2019 at 1:35 amCongratulations 🎉. I left a comment on your easy fried rice recipe. Cheers to another 10 years of blogging.
Chelsea Penney
October 23, 2019 at 1:37 amI love both your family and recipe posts! Cant wait to make more of your recipes for me, my husband and my 3 month son (when he gets older!). Congratulations on your 10 years. I left a comment on the EASY RED COCONUT CURRY 😊
Christy Butler
October 23, 2019 at 1:37 amI left a comment on your post about school lunches. All of your recipes that I’ve tried have been awesome (your pizza dough is one of my favs), and I love reading about your family! You rock!
Kristy
October 23, 2019 at 1:37 amI commented on your Amsterdam travel post 😊
Lauren Cartier
October 23, 2019 at 1:38 amHi Lauren !! I commented on your shortbread cookie recipe !! I love your blog !! Congrats on 10 years !!! Looking forward to future posts and recipes !!!
Corinne Siciliano
October 23, 2019 at 1:40 amCommented on your Pasta fagioli with kale, so enjoy your site/Facebook!
Afida Hussain
October 23, 2019 at 1:40 amI left a comment on your Maine vacation. I visited Maine this summer and it was amazing. Also congratulations on your precious baby and cheers for 10 years.
Jessica Young
October 23, 2019 at 1:42 amCongrats on 10 years! I have been following your blog for quite some time now. Your little family is precious! I commented on the cinnamon swirl donut bread. Definitely going to make that soon. My kids love to help me out in the kitchen too, so they’ll enjoy whipping that up and sampling it too ☺️
Molly Ogburn
October 23, 2019 at 1:43 amI commented on the chili post! 😊
Beth
October 23, 2019 at 1:43 amMy comments on chili post from yesterday! I saw it yesterday and took picture to leave on my phone bc it looked so good and had more veggies then I normally put in chili. Thanks for sharing your food, and family with us!! Here’s to another 10 (or more!)🎉
Patricia J Ertel
October 23, 2019 at 1:44 amI just left a comment. Your chicken enchiladas are wonderful! So easy for weeknights and game days. I love your no nonsense recipes that are delicious too!
Kimberli
October 23, 2019 at 1:44 amLeft a comment on your banana pudding recipe. Can’t believe it’s been ten years! Congratulations!
Ellen O’Shea
October 23, 2019 at 1:46 amHello Lauren,
Just left a comment on one of your best fall recipes, Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler. I want to say thank you for being a kitchen inspiration with your well thought out recipes and beautiful layout! Your blog has given me many new favorites to add to my recipe binder. I will continue to follow you. Your recipes are well thought out and easy to follow and always on point. Congrats on your accomplishment! You should be so proud! Cheers to another ten years!!
Kathy Nordgren
October 23, 2019 at 1:47 amI commented on the pumpkin pecan cobbler
Brigit
October 23, 2019 at 1:48 amI posted on your protein chocolate smoothie that uses cottage cheese. I use many of your recipes and ideas. Thank you for the inspiration when I am out of new ideas.
Sara bennett
October 23, 2019 at 1:49 amCommented on 25 minute potato soup… looks so good!
Meghan Charron
October 23, 2019 at 1:49 amDone- thanks!
Maria Parrillo
October 23, 2019 at 1:49 amI left a comment on the peanut butter and chocolate in banana bread! Can’t wait to try it!!
Suzanne Oksanish
October 23, 2019 at 1:49 amI commented on your buttery apple crisp recipe. Yum! Congratulations on 10 years! Love your recipes!
Suzie W.
October 23, 2019 at 1:52 amCongratulations on 10 years.! Thanks for the giveaway. I have tried many of your recipes but not your DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE BARS {WITH ICE CREAM!}. I left my comment on your DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIE BARS {WITH ICE CREAM!} recipe. Making the bars this afternoon.
Suzanna
October 23, 2019 at 1:53 amLauren, I LOVE your blog! I love your recipes and just your very genuine sharing of yourself and your beautiful family. Congrats on 10 years!!!!
I posted on your Slow-Cooked Tri-Tips and Gravy recipe! Yum!!
Jen
October 23, 2019 at 1:56 amCongrats on 10 years! I posted a comment on your “Crockpot Pot Roast” recipe with the cauliflower mash! I can’t wait to make it!!!
Melissa Cogar
October 23, 2019 at 1:57 amI left a comment on your 31 Crockpot Meals post! Those recipies are amazing and so very helpful for a full-time working mother of two little boys! Congratulations on 10 years, here’s to the next 10!
Lauren Givens
October 23, 2019 at 2:00 amHello! I left a comment on one of my favorite recipes on your blog – funeral potatoes! Congratulations on reaching such a milestone!
Jessica Elder
October 23, 2019 at 2:01 amI commented on the layered peppermint bars! The first recipe of yours made and have followed you since. Sooo almost the whole 10 years 🙂 Congrats!!