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
Natalie Minnick
October 23, 2019 at 5:30 amI left a comment on the roasted asparagus recipe. I love asparagus and can’t wait till it’s back in season. Also congrats on 10 years of blogging! ❤️
Carrie Peter
October 23, 2019 at 5:31 amI posted a comment on..Disney Cruise and the Bahamas!
Jinny Beard
October 23, 2019 at 5:32 amJust left a comment on your Italian cream cake recipe! I always go to Laurens latest for all of my dessert recipes because I have never been let down! Thanks for all the amazing recipes.
Emily Jones
October 23, 2019 at 5:32 amLeft a comment on your this week at the Brenanns’ Oct 19th post 🙂
Jill
October 23, 2019 at 5:32 amI left a comment on the green chile sour cream chicken enchiladas. Thanks for the chance to win.
Leah Bleuer
October 23, 2019 at 5:34 amI have been following your recipes for probably close to 10 years now! Thanks for providing me with new dinner ideas over all these years.
I commented on the chocolate-swiss roll cake which looks amazing.
Ashley
October 23, 2019 at 5:36 amCongratulations on 10 years Lauren!! I love your blog. Always enjoy reading your posts, recipes and otherwise. I left a comment on the peanut butter fudge recipe post because I can’t wait to make it for the holidays!
Angie Esteves
October 23, 2019 at 5:37 amLeft a comment on the Apple Coffee Cake cause I’ll be out in New Jersey this week and I’ve been saving this recipe to make it for a special occasion, just never got around to it. That will all change this weekend. I’m so excited to be spending time with my sister and family and what better way than to be making this cake!!!!! HAPPY 10 YEARS!!!! and here’s to another 10 +.
Georgia George
October 23, 2019 at 5:37 amI left a comment on your New York travel post! Love seeing the travel photos! You always take great pictures!
Love your recipe posts! Thank you for 10 years of sharing with us!
Emilie
October 23, 2019 at 5:39 amleft a comment on your breakfast sausage recipe 🙂 Happy 10 years!
Lauren
October 23, 2019 at 5:39 amCongrats on 10 years! and on the birth of Porter, he’s adorable. 🙂
I left a comment on your shortbread cookie recipe – that I somehow missed!! Can’t wait to try it! I should also go comment on the red/green enchiladas as I once made them for a crowd of adults and children and they were a hit!
Angela Scholz
October 23, 2019 at 5:39 amLauren!!! I left a comment on your chewy cinnamon roll recipe. I (my family, friends, neighbors, my children’s school peeps, the list goes on and on!) fell in love with your chocolate frosting, and I’m sure we will with this, too. Can’t wait to try it. Ummmm, when I finally get a round to it.
Cara Okupski
October 23, 2019 at 5:40 amHappy 10 year Anniversary! I left a comment on The Best Crepe Recipe.
Janelle Campbell
October 23, 2019 at 5:40 amI left a comment on your pizza dough recipe (the post that also has the cheesy bread sticks on it). This is my favorite pizza dough recipe and method of baking. Thanks!
Amanda Bryan
October 23, 2019 at 5:43 amI made a comment on the Welcome Baby Porter post.
Congratulations again and thank you for what you do!
Andrea
October 23, 2019 at 5:43 amCommented on chewy soft cinnamon rolls. Congrats on the 10 years. Really enjoy your blog and recipes.
Aviva I
October 23, 2019 at 5:43 amLeft a comment on “Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Alfredo” 🙂
Angie
October 23, 2019 at 5:43 amHi!! Lauren,
Hope all is well. Congratulations on baby 4.
Ok I dying to do your recipe on the best cinnamon rolls. Promise I’ll take a pic.
Congratulations on the 10 year make. To many more wonderful years of blogging.
Big hug
Cherie L.
October 23, 2019 at 5:47 amGoing to try the Peanut Butter Fudge (and other recipes). Congratutlations on your 10 year blogging anniversary, and the birth of baby Porter! He is precious!
Elizabeth Marcks
October 23, 2019 at 5:48 amlove it! Left a comment on your meatballs!
Danielle Soffa
October 23, 2019 at 5:50 amCongrats on 10 years! I have loved reading your blog and following along. I commented on This Week at the Brennans’.
Ashley Steward
October 23, 2019 at 5:52 amLong time follower! So fun to see your family grow and change over the years. Commented on the spider cookies – so fun and festive! Congrats on 10 years! 🎉
Sarah
October 23, 2019 at 5:53 amHi, Lauren! Congrats on 10 years and all that you’ve accomplished personally and professionally. I left a comment on the Beautiful Maine page (and couldn’t agree more!).
Kelly
October 23, 2019 at 5:53 amI commented on the Delicious Peanut Butter Fudge! All your recipes are easy to follow. They all look so good! Thank you!
Krystal
October 23, 2019 at 5:53 amI commented on the shortbread recipe post. I have enjoyed following along with you these past few years. Eddie is only a couple months older than my son so it’s been fun to see them both grow older.
Emily
October 23, 2019 at 5:54 amPosted a comment for your breakfast casserole post! Can’t wait to try it!
Shannon B.
October 23, 2019 at 5:56 amI left a comment on the “Creamy Ranch & Chicken Casserole” dish. We love it! Thank you for a wonderful blog to turn too. Such a sweet family. Congratulations!
Paige rash
October 23, 2019 at 5:57 amCommented on the post about kitchen gadgets. Think I’ll definitely buy a vita mix. This would be great
Glenn
October 23, 2019 at 5:57 amCommented on Monday’s chili recipe. Love your recipes!
Carol Speary
October 23, 2019 at 5:58 amI left a comment on your Beef Stew recipe. My family loves it (along with many others). Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!
Christina Fogelson
October 23, 2019 at 5:59 amCongratulations!! I really enjoy your blog and your recipes. I left a comment on the garlic pork loin roast recipe with potatoes. Thank you!
Melissa
October 23, 2019 at 5:59 amLeft a comment on the peanut butter banana bread. I am going to make it this weekend!
Jennifer Ricks
October 23, 2019 at 6:00 amI posted a comment on the pumpkin pie recipe. I can’t wait to try them.
Danielle Hoffmeister
October 23, 2019 at 6:01 amWhat a fantastic giveaway and a hearty congratulations on 10 years of blogging! I left a comment on a This Week at the Brennans post.
Kathleen
October 23, 2019 at 6:02 amLeft a comment on your pad Thai recipe. Love your blog!
Kristina
October 23, 2019 at 6:03 amLeft a comment on chocolate chip pumpkin bread😋
Alyssa Lau
October 23, 2019 at 6:07 amI left a comment on the blueberry muffins recipe. Thank you for ten years of great recipes, letting us watch your family grow, and for awesome contests like this!
Nicole
October 23, 2019 at 6:09 amDone! Made a comment on your recent chicken fajitas. They are so tasty and easy to make! Congrats on 10 years!
Claudia
October 23, 2019 at 6:09 amI left a comment on your peanut butter blossom recipe. I love your recipe ideas! Congrats on 10 years!
Brittany
October 23, 2019 at 6:10 amI commented on your Sesame Noodle Salad recipe. 😊
Alison C
October 23, 2019 at 6:11 amI left a comment on your post about chili
Eden Salo
October 23, 2019 at 6:13 amHappy 10 years! I commented on your crepe recipe, but honestly I’ve used more of your recipes than I can count. I love that your recipes aren’t too fussy or complicated, which makes it easier for me while chasing after two kids. And while I’ll always be biased to mine, your babes are pretty darn cute too! 😆
Casey Boswell
October 23, 2019 at 6:14 amLove your contests because it gives me a reason to browse recipes to find a good one to comment on. Left a note on bolgeness sauce in the crock pot.
Stacey W
October 23, 2019 at 6:15 amHappy 10 years! That’s amazing!!! I commented on your Black Bean Encrusted Cod with Vegetable Rice Pilaf recipe post. It looks so yummy. Thank you for sharing!
Kari
October 23, 2019 at 6:15 amCommented on peanut butter fudge recipe 😋 Happy 10 years!!!
Sabra Sparks
October 23, 2019 at 6:16 amI commented on your post about Porter’s Blessing! ❤️
Emilee
October 23, 2019 at 6:17 amI left a comment on the All Butter Pie Crust Recipe post. Also, thank you for sharing easy delicious recipes and your life and family with us. You’re in my top 3 go to places for good recipes. And my son loves watching videos of Eddie. I think he thinks they’re friends. 🙂
Kari
October 23, 2019 at 6:17 amCommented on Peanut Butter Fudge 😋 Happy #10!!!
Precilia Reyna
October 23, 2019 at 6:19 amCongratulations on your 10 years of blogging. Wishing you many more years to come!! I left a comment on, This week at the Brennan’s Oct. 19, 2019. I hope my two cents about my smaller suv is helpfull to you!!
Marlena Ellington
October 23, 2019 at 6:21 amCongrats on 10 years! My comment is on “ Ultimate sugar cookie” recipe.