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
Tracy DeGaetano
October 23, 2019 at 6:22 amI don’t remember the specific post, but I made a comment about being your sister, Shayna’s roommate during college. I have been following your blog ever since and have actually tried a few of the recipes you have posted since then too! I don’t comment a lot but I love to see and hear about hour growing family.
Bonnie McCawley
October 23, 2019 at 6:23 amCongrats on 10 years! I commented on the Italiam cream cake post.
Lauren Rearden
October 23, 2019 at 6:25 amI posted under your homemade cinnamon roll recipe! Making those is now a Christmas tradition. They are delicious ! Congratulations on 10 years!
SHARI MURRAY
October 23, 2019 at 6:26 amI left a comment on the “Welcome Baby Porter” post. I could not wait for him to be born! Such a beautiful family.
Anna B
October 23, 2019 at 6:26 amI posted on your shortbread recipe. Thank you for all of your yummy recipes. Congrats on 10 years!
Lauren C
October 23, 2019 at 6:29 amI commented on your recent meatloaf post! Thank you!
Jamie Bradley
October 23, 2019 at 6:30 amI posted on the lemon crinkle cookies recipe. Congrats on 10 years!
Tina Zsoldos
October 23, 2019 at 6:35 amLeft. comment on Baby Porter! Such a cutie!
Happy 10yr blogging anniversary 😊
Rosalind
October 23, 2019 at 6:35 amI left a comment on peanut butter fudge recipe.
Krista
October 23, 2019 at 6:35 amCongrats on 10 years! Just posted on the carrot cake recipe – it’s a favorite!
Kristen H.
October 23, 2019 at 6:36 amCongrats on ten years! I’ve followed you since Brooke was tiny 🤗 I found and commented on No Bake Peanut Butter bars, yum! Definitely making those ASAP!
Tracy
October 23, 2019 at 6:36 amCongratulations on ten years!
I left a comment on an oldie that I’ve been enjoying in some form or another forever: https://laurenandgordon.net/winter-wheat-berry-power-salad
Marlena
October 23, 2019 at 6:36 amCongratulations! I commented on your chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe. It looks divine!
Rae
October 23, 2019 at 6:37 amLeft my comment on the awesome post about Ultimate Sugar Cookies from August 2019! 🙂
Congrats, Lauren! Been following you for over 6 of those 10 years!
Michelle
October 23, 2019 at 6:38 amI’ve left a comment on a couple of different posts this morning! Congratulations on 10 years! Thank you for the opportunity to win such an awesome gift!
Stacey Watry
October 23, 2019 at 6:40 amCongratulations on 10 years! I posted on the chewy soft cinnamon rolls, which are making me drool thinking about!
Ray Mullings
October 23, 2019 at 6:40 amI left a comment. Love the recipes.
Tisha
October 23, 2019 at 6:42 amI commented on the slow cooker tri tips and gravy. It’s one of our favorites. I’ve made for company too and it’s always a hit. Congratulations on 10 years! Can’t remember how I came across your blog (it was quite awhile ago!) but I’ve tried many recipes and every single one has been so tasty. Thanks for sharing and continued success!
Missy Wilber
October 23, 2019 at 6:43 amI commented on a different post!
Congratulations on 10 years! That’s amazing.
Thank You for this, I would be blessed to win this in more ways than you know!
Kelly R
October 23, 2019 at 6:44 amI posted a comment on your Porter James welcoming.
I too have a Porter James, although he is 16. He is my 6’ 1” baby and light of my life. 😍
Commenting as an entry for your 10 year blog-iversary giveaway.
Allison
October 23, 2019 at 6:45 amI commented on your blueberry muffin recipe! I can’t wait to try it! Congratulations on ten years!
ellen patton
October 23, 2019 at 6:46 amI left a comment on your NYC travel tips post. Happy decade of blogging!!
Pri R.
October 23, 2019 at 6:46 amI posted on your Black Forest Cake recipe here: https://laurenandgordon.net/black-forest-cake/#comment-704496
Thank you Lauren for this amazing blog and Congrats on 10 years!!!
Paula Kozlowski
October 23, 2019 at 6:48 amI left a post on perfect lemon bars.
Fatima zohra
October 23, 2019 at 6:50 amOh hi lauren !
Congratularions beautiful lady! I really enjoy your videos and love your recipes especially those with pumpkin
I commented ” pumpkin sugar cookies ” 💟
Angela
October 23, 2019 at 6:50 amLeft a comment on the peanut butter fudge recipe😊
Megan
October 23, 2019 at 6:52 amI commented on the pecan pie recipe…my dad’s favorite! Congrats on making ten years of fabulous food! You have been one of my go to sources for tried-and-true recipes for many years.
Elizabeth Groff
October 23, 2019 at 6:53 amHi! Thanks for the giveaway! I posted in the caramel apple cinnamon rolls! Which we think are the best!
Krista Reis
October 23, 2019 at 6:53 amI commented on BUTTERFINGER CRACK BROWNIES–can’t wait to try them!
Jill Stauff
October 23, 2019 at 6:54 amLeft a comment on The Good Salad- I LOVE that recipe!! Tip I learned was not to grab the biggest lemons for the dressing. It was a little tart that one time- oops. Been following for about 6-7 years and have enjoyed reading your cooking/family posts!!
Emily Clay
October 23, 2019 at 6:56 amI left a comment on your Welcome Baby Porter post. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Jolanta Singh
October 23, 2019 at 6:56 amCongratulations on the anniversary:)
I left comment on “ Sesame seed salad”
Emily
October 23, 2019 at 6:56 amI left a comment on your simple sugar cookie bars. Can’t wait to make them Halloween-themed.
Stephanie
October 23, 2019 at 6:58 amI posted a comment on the green chili sour cream chicken enchiladas! my families new favorite enchilada recipe for sure. and so easy to throw together after work too! Happy 10 years, looking forward to following you for many more to come 🙂
Jayme W
October 23, 2019 at 6:58 amComment is on the Amazing Italian Cream Cake
Dianne Sullivan
October 23, 2019 at 6:59 amLeft a comment on the Italian creme cake recipe. It’s the best! Congrats! 👍
JulieA
October 23, 2019 at 7:01 amCongratulations on 10 years!!!
I commented on the shortbread recipe because who doesn’t love shortbread?!
Emily G
October 23, 2019 at 7:02 amI left a comment on your simple sugar cookie bar receipe. I’m excited to make them Halloween-themed.
Allison
October 23, 2019 at 7:02 amI commented on the Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe. Congrats on 10 years!
Cathleen Washington
October 23, 2019 at 7:03 amLeft my comment on the Pumpkin Cobbler blog, which looks amazing
Carolyn S Cheeseman
October 23, 2019 at 7:09 amI did it. Good luck to all!
Caryn Lance
October 23, 2019 at 7:10 amI posted on your Monkey Bread recipe. It’s one of my family’s favorite breakfast treats.
Stacy
October 23, 2019 at 7:11 amLeft a comment on your blueberry muffin recipe. Love so many of your recipes though and enjoy seeing your cute family grow. Thank you for sharing with all of us!
Alicia B
October 23, 2019 at 7:12 amCommented on your gingerdoodle post. Seriously my favorite recipe of yours!
Hillary
October 23, 2019 at 7:16 amHi Lauren! I can’t believe I’ve bene following you for about 5 of those 10 years! Time flies 🙂 So thankful for your little corner of the blogging world. I commented on the Perfect Shortbread Cookie post!
Joanna
October 23, 2019 at 7:18 amCongrats to you! I commented on your Double Chocolate Pie recipe. I’m a chocoholic and that looks insane!
Elizabeth
October 23, 2019 at 7:19 amCongrats on the 10 years! I left a comment on the how to make pizza dough post 🙂
Kimberly Ortiz
October 23, 2019 at 7:19 amCongrats again on 10 years !!!
I left a comment on pumpkin bread with chocolate chips ….. can’t wait to make it ☺️ And try it.
Thank you for all the recipes 😊
Brooke
October 23, 2019 at 7:21 amI commented on your pizza crust dough because it is amazing! Thanks for sharing your family and all of the guaranteed yummy recipes. Congratulations on 10 years!
Jennifer Talley
October 23, 2019 at 7:22 amI left a comment on your baby blessing post! Thanks for the giveaway! I often browse your recipes for new dinner ideas. I love your chewy granola bars too. The only problem is that I can’t just eat one!