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.
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Sara Vogel
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmI posted on your family page about the baptism.
Debra Whitehouse
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmI left comment on the recipe for pumpkin cobbler. It was so good. It’s on my thanksgiving list.
Lisa
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmCongratulations on 10 years and your growing family!! I enjoy trying your recipes!
Natalie Woll
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmI commented on your Homemade Brownies recipe! They look yummy!
Kara
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmI left a comment on your (truly) Amazing Baked Ziti recipe. This is quite the giveaway 🤯 Love you and your sweet family so much, Lauren! I haven’t been here all ten years but what an accomplishment. Love following along with you and enjoying your recipes 🖤 Thank you!
Miranda Headrick
October 23, 2019 at 6:12 amCan’t believe it’s been 10 years! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! I’ve made many of your recipes and love them! I commented on your candy cane cookie recipe and cannot wait to make them this Christmas! Thanks for sharing your wonderful blog with the world!
Lisa Vanner
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmLeft a comment on your homemade Alfredo sauce recipe. It looks absolutely amazing and great comfort food for the cooler weather. Thanks for the inspiration!
Katie L.
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmI left a comment (with a horrible misspelling) on your Vegetable Minestrone with Pretzel Sticks recipe. It’s one of our family’s favorites.
Brooke Greenstrest
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmLeft a comment on 10/19 This week at the Brennan’s! Congratulations!
Jessica Lee
October 22, 2019 at 6:43 pmLeft a comment on your delicious banana bread recipe. Thanks for creating so many delicious recipes and being the first place I come to when I’m looking for a new recipe! Congratulations on your 10 year blogging anniversary!
Cindy Wilcox
October 22, 2019 at 6:44 pmI posted a comment on your lemon bar recipe. They are a favorite of mine and my kids do not try to eat them all (more for me haha). Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! Lots of bloggers start out but few are able to make it a long term thing, I always love reading what you have to say and your recipes never disappoint! Thank you!
Judy Lewis
October 23, 2019 at 3:05 amI did it on the Coca-Cola cookies. They look good to try..
Beatriz Rodriguez
October 23, 2019 at 7:19 amI left a comment on ypur Pecan Pie which is my favorite. The recipe looks so easy. It looks so yummy, can’t wait to make it.
Joan Radler
October 22, 2019 at 6:44 pmI left a comment on the shortbread cookie post
Shelly
October 22, 2019 at 6:44 pmI commented on your carrot cake recipe (yum!). Thanks for the chance and congratulations on 10 years! 🎉
Jen R
October 22, 2019 at 6:44 pmI commented on chewy chocolate chip granola bars!
Christina mcgeough
October 22, 2019 at 7:35 pmI left a comment on a different post. Tortilla soup🥣
Catherine Morin
October 22, 2019 at 8:22 pmI left a comment on your spinach artichoke dip recipe. I’m going to have to make that this weekend. Looks delicious!!!
Megan Pickens
October 23, 2019 at 7:48 pmCongratulations on your big milestone! I’m so glad I found your blog a few years back! Thanks for sharing your love of cooking. Commented on a different post too.
Torey
October 22, 2019 at 6:44 pmLeft a comment on the best homemade cinnamon rolls! Happy 10 years! I have loved following your blog!
Anita
October 22, 2019 at 6:44 pmCinnamon coffee cake looks amazing!! That’s the post I chose to comment on!!! Congrats!
Sarah Filchak
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmI left a comment on peanut butter fudge recipe 😍
Diane
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmI commented on another post ! 😊
Cassandra Leon
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmCongrats on 10 years and your new addition. I commented on your Deviled eggs recipe.
Rosemary Burgos
October 24, 2019 at 2:28 amMorning, came across you years ago during a difficult time and have been following you ever since. Love all that you do. Posted on your lasagna recipe. 💖
Madeline
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmI posted on the chocolate chip cookie post. A family FAVORITE! Thanks for doing the giveaway and congratulations on 10 years of blogging!!
Christy
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmI left a comment on your peanut butter fudge recipe. Congratulations on 10 years!
Crystal
October 22, 2019 at 6:45 pmI posted on the roasted asparagus! A family favorite!
I look forward to each new post!
Alyssa Holmes
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmCommented on your pecan pie post. Looks yummy!
Jacqueline Garrett
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmCommented on your chocolate peanut butter protein shake
Will have to try it one of these days.
Kim Gates
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI posted a comment on the family post from October 10,2019. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome gift. Love all the post and recipes. 😊
Rebecca Stone
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI commented on your easy pie crust recipe. I love that one!
Sara
October 22, 2019 at 8:09 pmLeft my comment on your family section, post from October 10, 2019; thank you very much for the opportunity to participate. Love from Argentina. 💕
Melinda
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI posted a comment on the peanut butter chocolate chip banana bread recipe!
Shantelle Lynch
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI commented on your cinnamon rolls recipe which I am drooling over! Happy 10 years!
Brigitte Thomasma
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI left a comment on the chicken fajitas recipe 😊. I love reading your posts. Congratulations on 10 years.
Emily
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmLeft a comment on your pumpkin cinnamon rolls with maple glaze because they’re heavenly and everyone needs to make them! I love your blog!!
Carly
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmCommented on the Irish beef stew recipe 🙂
Lisa
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI commented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe (drool!).
Gina Townsend
October 26, 2019 at 10:11 amI commented on your Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler!
Dana
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmPosted on your way blueberry muffin recipe. Love all you recipes!!! Congratulations on 10 years!!!
M. Nguyen
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmI commented on another post! 🙂
Brenda Dille
October 22, 2019 at 6:46 pmThat pecan pie though😍 I love it and left a comment on it. Thanks for all the recipes over the years!
Judi
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmOkay left my first post ever! Love the smoothie bowl…
Kirsten
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmI commented on the brown butter alfredo pasta recipe!
Diane
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmIn case I should have told you which post it was easy peanut butter fudge I commented on !
Kelly Saversky
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmI left a comment on your breakfast casserole.
Emily
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmHappy 10 years! I enjoy following you and look forward to many more! I left a comment on your sugar cookie recipe. They look like absolute perfection! Can’t wait to try!
Lyn Mackay
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmI left a comment on your lemon crinkle cookies.
Congratulations on 10 years, love your blog ❤️
Morgan
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmI commented on your slow cooker beef stew recipe! Thank you for sharing your life online with us. You truly feel like a friend (even though we don’t know each other personally! 😉 )
Chris
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmI left a post on the good old tuna cassarole post. You are a good woman.
Jaime Fix
October 22, 2019 at 6:47 pmI commented on the Perfect Shortbread recipe. Happy 10 years!!
Madeline
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmI commented on the chocolate chip cookie post. A family FAVORITE!! Congratulations on 10 years of blogging!!
Danielle
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmI commented on your tortilla soup recipe. Congrats on your anniversary. I love all your recipes!
Annabel Middleton
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmCommented on the 50 Christmas desserts recipe collection 🧁🍪
Melissa Ward
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmI posted on Laurenandgordon Eddie and his macaron. Congratulations on 10years!🎉
Nannettte Minchey
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmI left a comment on the Cinnabun cinnamon roll recipe. Happy anniversary! It doesn’t seem like 10 years. Congratulations from Utah.
Celeste Blinn
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmCongrats on 10 years! I left a comment on your triple chocolate homemade brownies because they are literally the best. Love them, love you!!
Kim Salsbury
October 22, 2019 at 6:48 pmPosted on the taco Cobb salad, we just made it the other day. Delicious!
Melissa
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmCommented on the deviled eggs!!