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
Jennifer
October 23, 2019 at 2:02 amI left a comment on your apple coffee cake recipe. I can’t wait to try it.
Kelly Powell
October 23, 2019 at 2:02 amI left a comment on the crockpot Teriyaki Chicken recipe
Skye S.
October 23, 2019 at 2:03 amCommented on your family post from Maine! I love your words of wisdom, Lauren!
Ricci Alcorn
October 23, 2019 at 2:05 amI commented on the Sesame noodle salad recipe, which looks fantastic. All of your recipes look great! I’ve enjoyed following you, and will continue to look forward to your posts.
Sharon Stephenson
October 23, 2019 at 2:06 amI posted a comment on your peanut butter fudge recipe. Congratulations on 10 years! I wish I had found you sooner and sure enjoy what you do!
Elizabeth Somerindyke
October 23, 2019 at 2:07 amCommented on your family posts. Have always enjoyed following your recipes and family happenings. Congratulations on making 10 years.
Elizabeth
Cristina Wiyninger
October 23, 2019 at 2:07 amLeft my comment on your Browned Butter Chicken Alfredo Pizza recipe post. Our favorite!
Laura
October 23, 2019 at 2:09 amThank you for 10 years of great posts, you’ve helped me make some great recipes, I especially love the Fiesta Lime Chicken!
Liz
October 23, 2019 at 2:10 amI commented on the Apple Coffee Cake recipe. It looks delicious!!!
Lisa Catron
October 23, 2019 at 2:11 amI left a comment on your recipe for pumpkin bread. I’ve tried many of your recipes and am excited to try this one also!
Amanda
October 23, 2019 at 2:11 amCongrats on the 10 years! Comment left on slow Cooker recipe. 🎉🤗
Janelle
October 23, 2019 at 2:12 amLeft a comment in the lemon crinkle cookies recipe. Cheers to 10 years!!
Tya
October 23, 2019 at 2:12 amI’m so glad I stumbled onto your blog. I love reading everything you post. You’re uber relatable and your recipes are always on point. I commented on the pecan pie one because holy moly does it get me excited for the holidays. Super excited to see what else you come up with in the future. Happy 10 years and congrats on the addition to your sweet family! Thanks for the chance as well!
Patricia Pines
October 23, 2019 at 2:12 amHi! I left a comment on Apple coffee cake. What an amazing giveaway!
Shannon
October 23, 2019 at 2:13 amHappy 10 years! I love your blog! I left a comment on your meatloaf recipe
Phyllis Zimmerman
October 23, 2019 at 2:15 amI posted on your chicken piccata recipe. I now have that in my regular rotation. Love reading your blog. Recipes are delicious and your family is just adorable. Yours is the only blog I follow.
Laurie
October 23, 2019 at 2:16 amHi! I commented on the lemon crinkle cookie recipe. My favorite!
Thanks. And congratulations. What an amazing accomplishment.
Laurie Munson
October 23, 2019 at 2:16 amI commented on the October 10th post this week at the Brennan’s. I love so many of the recipes you post. I have a whole section in my recipe book of recipes I have gotten from you!
Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary of blogging!
Shellie Laird
October 23, 2019 at 2:16 amI left a comment on your Perfect Shortbread Cookie post. I found you on Instagram several years ago and truly love every post you make. Congratulations on 10 years!
Amanda Himes
October 23, 2019 at 2:16 amI commented on your meatloaf recipe! I enjoy your blog. Thank you!
Danielle Newbanks
October 23, 2019 at 2:16 amI commented on my husbands very favorite beef stroganoff 😋 I have been following you for a few years now. I have loved watching your family grow! All of your recipes are simple and always a family favorite. Thank you for sharing your life with us and adding quite a few cards to my recipe box ❤️
Nicki Zazueta
October 23, 2019 at 2:18 amI posted a comment on your Breakfast Casserole recipe. I’m so excited to try it. Looks amazing ☺️
Patti Kaplan
October 23, 2019 at 2:18 amCongratulations on 10 years of blogging, what a legacy!. I left a comment on my favorite Tomato Bisque soup recipe….A definite showstopper.
Bryn
October 23, 2019 at 2:18 amI posted on the CINNAMON SWIRL DONUT BREAD recipe. One of my family’s favorites. I’ve been following since you were in the small kitchen cooking with preschool Brooke 😊
Monica Rose
October 23, 2019 at 2:20 amI love all your post regarding life ( food , travel , family ). The one I choose was the protein snack boxes. It reminded me how quick and easy it is to have a easy and healthy for lunch at work. Thank you for sharing for the last 10 years . Have a great Halloween !
Shannon
October 23, 2019 at 2:20 amI left my comment on the yummy Chewy Soft Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
Marybeth
October 23, 2019 at 2:21 amHi Lauren! Love your posts! I left a comment on the meatloaf recipe! A staple in our home! Congratulations on 10 years!!!
Kimberly Duncan
October 23, 2019 at 2:22 amMy comment was on the fondue recipe! And happy 10 years! Here’s to 10 more!
Bethany
October 23, 2019 at 2:25 amI commented on your Breakfast Casserole recipe. Congrats on 10 years! I’ve enjoyed following your family story and trying your recipes!
Christy
October 23, 2019 at 2:27 amI left a comment on your slow cooker beef stew recipe. Congratulations on your 10 year milestone!! Love reading your posts and trying out your recipes!
Leann Endicott
October 23, 2019 at 2:27 amHello congratulations on ten years. That’s a huge accomplishment. I posted on your of your older post A week closer to spring (I hope) in the family section. I was relating to it a lot today, although it’s fall. I love reading your posts and trying your recipes.
Vanna Trinh
October 23, 2019 at 2:28 amI love your pizza dough recipe.
Rhonda Zinga
October 23, 2019 at 2:29 amLeft a reply on your latest family blog! Congratulations on your success and 10 year blogging anniversary! Love your recipes. ❤
Regina Linsley
October 23, 2019 at 2:29 amHi Lauren!! Congrats on the new baby. I really enjoy your blog posts. I left a comment on your deviled eggs recipe. They look yummy.
Sarah N.
October 23, 2019 at 2:30 amLeft a comment on the 50 healthy lunches posts! This post is perfect timing….. it’s only been 2 months of packing 5 lunches a night during the week and I am bored with our “usual.” Thanks so much!!!
Jen
October 23, 2019 at 2:33 amI commented on the summer vegetable soup with barley recipe. Fall is the perfect time for soups–veggies are still abundant at the farmer’s market, AND it’s getting cooler. Win win!
Dolores Schorr
October 23, 2019 at 2:34 amHappy 10 years to you! I commented on Salty Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies. The best recipe ever!
Gracie
October 23, 2019 at 2:34 amYay for 10 years! Congratulations 🥳. I commented on the crunchy fish and dill sauce recipe. Been a long time follower. Love how tasty all the recipes are and fairly easy to navigate with kids (for the most part, haha). Cheers to many more years and many more recipes! 🥂
Jamie
October 23, 2019 at 2:35 amHappy 10 years!!👏🏼👏🏼Can’t wait to make those cinnamon rolls I commented on! Love your recipes for inspiration and seeing your families adventures. 😍
Laura Cross
October 23, 2019 at 2:35 amI left a comment on the ultimate sugar cookie recipe. Congratulations on 10 years!
Karen Nejfelt
October 23, 2019 at 2:36 amI just posted a comment on your Easy Chicken Fajitas recipe! ❤🤞🙏
Sandra
October 23, 2019 at 2:36 amI commented on 15-minute-chow-mein-noodles —- my newest obsession!
Luann C
October 23, 2019 at 2:37 amI left a comment on your sweet and sour meatballs recipe. Congratulations on 10 years!
Bill Bowen
October 23, 2019 at 2:39 amI commented on the EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS (OVEN & STOVETOP RECIPES). Enjoy your recipes and your family adventures.
Meredith B.
October 23, 2019 at 2:39 amI commented on your Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe. It is amazing! I was drawn into your brand years ago by your wonderful recipes. But, I stayed because of you and your sweet family! I love how open and real you seem. And, I’m curious (and a bit jealous) of NY living. It is always something I dreamed of.
Megan
October 23, 2019 at 2:40 amHappy 10 years! It’s been a joy watching your family grow, and a blessing to read your posts! I posted on your NYC travelguide, as I hope to get there one of these days! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Now, go out and CELEBRATE!! 10 years is a big deal!
Danielle
October 23, 2019 at 2:43 amHappy 10 years! I commented under June’s shortbread, a Christmas favorite for me!
Joyce Hiebert
October 23, 2019 at 2:44 amCONGRATULATIONS! I posted on “Easy easy Chicken Fajitas”. Loved this recipe!
Janessa
October 23, 2019 at 2:45 amI left a comment on your breakfast cassarole! What a great milestone and how fun would it be to win?!
Patty
October 23, 2019 at 2:45 amCommented on the lemon crinkle cookies- then fell down the rabbit hole looking at other delicious looking recipes 😉