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
Amy
October 23, 2019 at 4:43 amI left a comment on your Italian creme cake.
Linda Little
October 23, 2019 at 4:43 amI left a comment on the breakfast casserole! And thank you for the opportunity and Congratulations 🎉🎈!
Gina Reed
October 23, 2019 at 4:43 amCongratulations on 10 years!! I love your collection of recipes, and refer to them quite often!
I commented on the Apple coffee cake, which we love!!
Leanna Rodabaugh
October 23, 2019 at 4:44 amI left a comment on your lemon cookie recipe. Love this cookie. So good.
Kathryn
October 23, 2019 at 4:45 amCongrats! I commented on the best turkey burger recipe. A family favorite!
Rebecca Ralston
October 23, 2019 at 4:45 amI commented on another post. The post you welcomed baby Porter.
Ronetta Bushey
October 23, 2019 at 4:47 amLeft a comment on Rosemary Maple Mustard Roast Pork Looks delish and can’t wait to try. You have a beautiful family.
Alida
October 23, 2019 at 4:48 amI left a comment on your all butter pie crust recipe.
Andrea Pepe
October 23, 2019 at 4:49 amCongratulations! I commented on the Perfect Shortbread Cookies post.
Amanda Chitwood
October 23, 2019 at 4:51 amCommented on THIS WEEK AT THE BRENNANS Sept. 25th post!
Kelly Roder
October 23, 2019 at 4:54 amI commented on the creamy chicken and wild rice soup recipe! I love your recipes and have many of them in my rotation!
Kristi h
October 23, 2019 at 4:55 amCommented on your shortbread post. Looks delish! Congrats on 10 years. I think I have been following you for at least the last 6-7 years! Yay!
Teresa Kaufhold
October 23, 2019 at 4:55 amHello! I left a comment on your Mexican Street Corn recipe. I can’t wait to try that – maybe next “Taco Tuesday “!
I’ve followed you for a while but haven’t left comments!
Thanks for the great recipes!
Kendra Groeninger
October 23, 2019 at 4:56 amLove, love, love your recipes and blog!!! As a country girl from Indiana I have always dreamed about living in NYC so I thoroughly enjoy reading your weekly updates on life there. Morning Glory Muffins are a favorite at our house. Thank you for sharing your recipes and family with us!
KarenM
October 23, 2019 at 4:56 amCongratulations on your 10 year blogging Anniversary! Love your blog and especially your recipes. I commented on your Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad, it is a family favorite!
Beth
October 23, 2019 at 4:59 amI commented on French toast pigs in a blanket. Yum! Congrats on 10 years!!
Becca
October 23, 2019 at 5:01 amCongratulations, Lauren!! I left a comment on you blog in your Family section!! This is so generous * and typical * of you!! Have a great day!!
Heather Steinbrook
October 23, 2019 at 5:01 amI left a comment under the Baja Fish Tacos
Joan S.
October 23, 2019 at 5:02 amMy comment is on the shortbread recipe.
Susan Ginter
October 23, 2019 at 5:02 amI commented on your fajita recipe! Can’t wait to try! Other favorite recipes? Lemon zucchini breaf, gingerbread bars ( if I don’t blame these during the holidays I hear about it) 😁 so many others, just tried your guac last weekend. Keep up the good work.
Susan Ginter
October 23, 2019 at 5:05 amOops! Should read ‘Fred’s and if I don’t make them!
Quyen Vuong
October 23, 2019 at 5:02 amLeft a comment on your shortbread cookie recipe 😍😋
Andrea
October 23, 2019 at 5:03 amCongrats on 10 years!!!! I’ve been following for much of that! Commented on our favourite recipe, the 1-hour Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. 💕
Chelsea
October 23, 2019 at 5:04 amI commented on your chicken noodle soup recipe with homemade noodles! Seriously love it so much! It’s at the top of my pregnancy cravings right now, so we have it A LOT!
Jackie Nelson
October 23, 2019 at 5:04 amI commented on your smoked sausage pasta recipe that I plan to try. I pinned it on Pinterest so I can find your blog again. When you mentioned “confidence in the kitchen” that spoke to my soul… I grew up with working parents so I was a latch key kid & home cooking was not a common occurrence so I struggle greatly in that area. Thank you for the hard work! (I bet my husband thanks you too after I cook that sausage pasta!)
Kris
October 23, 2019 at 5:04 amI left a comment on the oven chicken fajitas you posted last month that I’ve already made several times! Congrats on a wonderful 10 years!
Elizabeth G
October 23, 2019 at 5:06 amI posted a comment on your chocolate pie recipe, looks so goooood!!!!
Kelly W
October 23, 2019 at 5:06 amI commented on the chocolate peanut butter bread because that’s my favorite combo EVER!
Jennifer Soppe
October 23, 2019 at 5:07 amI left a comment on the Roasted Cauliflower recipe.
Beth
October 23, 2019 at 5:08 amCommented on the Chicken Fajitas – having them for dinner tonight!
Emma D
October 23, 2019 at 5:08 amI left a comment on the pumpkin donuts recipe. Sounds like a great new tradition! Happy blogiversary!
Amanda S.
October 23, 2019 at 5:08 amCongrats on 10 years! That’s amazing! I left a comment on the french toast pigs in a blanket.
Cally
October 23, 2019 at 5:10 amI left a comment on the shortbread recipe.
Your recipes ARE accurate. I’ve run into some doozies on the IP recipe sites which makes me really appreciate your recipes!
C
Pam Bender
October 23, 2019 at 5:11 amHi Lauren! I left my comment on your peanut butter fudge recipe, yum! Congrats on the 10 years, what an accomplishment!
Have a great day!
Dawn
October 23, 2019 at 5:12 amHappy 10 years!!!
I left a comment on your PB fudge recipe!
Danielle
October 23, 2019 at 5:13 amCongrats! This is amazing 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win! I commented on the healthy egg salad post.
Lauren C
October 23, 2019 at 5:13 amLeft a comment on your peanut blossom recipe. Congrats on ten years!
Christina
October 23, 2019 at 5:15 amHello! I left a comment on the This Week at the Brennan’s .. re Porter’s blessing. Thank you
Laura Lilly
October 23, 2019 at 5:16 amI commented on the Funeral Potatoes post — one of my all time favorites! Happy 10 Years and here’s to 10 more!
Jodi
October 23, 2019 at 5:17 amCommented on your chicken pad Thai recipe! Congratulations on 10 years, I love your blog and have made many of your recipes!
Elizabeth Mulewich
October 23, 2019 at 5:17 amJust left a comment on your “Holiday Cranberry Salsa,” recipe. This is my ABSOLUTE favorite and go-to salsa recipe. If it were easier to get arils out of pomegranates, I’d probably have this salsa all year round. I’m so happy I found your page several years ago. I always love your updates and all of your amazing recipes! Thanks for such an awesome blog <3
Liz book
October 23, 2019 at 5:18 amI left a comment on your peanut butter fudge recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
Naomi Kirkpatrick
October 23, 2019 at 5:18 amI commented on the stove to Mac n cheese with turkey sausage. So yummy!
Lauren Gloger
October 23, 2019 at 5:20 amI left comment on lemon crinkle cookies- they are how I found your blog years ago! I have enjoyed all the amazing recipes and following your family and they grow and adventure! Happy 10 years!!
Christie Schoenrock
October 23, 2019 at 5:20 amLeft a comment on TWATB 10/19 post. Congrats on 10 years!
Jessica
October 23, 2019 at 5:21 amCommented on the 30 30 minute meals post!
Janet Smyth
October 23, 2019 at 5:23 amI left my comment on your PUMPKIN PECAN COBBLER recipie. Congrats on 10 years, and thanks for this opportunity!
Rita calio
October 23, 2019 at 5:25 amCongratulations on ten years!!! Looking forward to what you will share in the next 10!
I commented on your pesto recipe that I’ll make tonight!
Shannon Nance
October 23, 2019 at 5:26 amCongratulations! I left a comment on your stir fry recipe. Thank you for all your recipes 🙂
Sarah
October 23, 2019 at 5:26 amI left a comment on this week at the Brennans, Oct 19th about the day trip to the pumpkin patch!
Hannah
October 23, 2019 at 5:27 amI left a comment on 15 minute chow mein. It’s one of our family’s go-to meals. Thanks for your recipes, and congratulations on 10 years!