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
Rebecca M
October 23, 2019 at 7:25 amI left a comment on the chewy soft cinnamon rolls, cant wait to try them! Love seeing all your food and family updates, and adventures in New York. Can’t wait to see what the next 10 years brings!
Lena Wiebe
October 23, 2019 at 7:28 amI left a comment on the pumpkin pecan cobbler.
I love everything pumpkin!
Natalie Fraser
October 23, 2019 at 7:28 amCongrats Lauren! Been following you for at least 8 years and still look forward to every post 🙂
I left a little comment on your NY Travel Guide post!
Sincerely,
Natalie
Karen
October 23, 2019 at 7:33 amYou’re amazing, Lauren!! I left a comment on the loaded pork nachos. Thank you for doing what you do and being THE BEST at it. You make my life so much easier having such reliable recipes. (You’ve been my go to food blogger for the 6 years I’ve know about you!)
Rebecca
October 23, 2019 at 7:33 amLeft a comment on the egg casserole.
Megan
October 23, 2019 at 7:35 amCommented on your glazed carrots.
Meg
October 23, 2019 at 7:41 amCongrats on 10 years! I left you a comment on the roasted jalapeno queso.
Vickie
October 23, 2019 at 7:45 amI commented on your Brioche french toast recipe! Sounds so yummy, will serve with your oven baked bacon, brushed with maple syrup, thanks for that tip, sounds delightful!!
Barbara Wilson
October 23, 2019 at 7:46 amI left a comment on your yummy key lime pie. How wonderful for 10 years!
Stacey Lewis
October 23, 2019 at 7:48 amI commented on the pumpkin pecan cobbler! Can’t wait to try it, looks so scrumptious. Love your blog! Congratulations on 10 years!
Terrie Young
October 23, 2019 at 7:53 amI left my post on (this week Oct 10) Thank You and sorry it is a little lengthy.
Jessica Dunphy
October 23, 2019 at 7:53 amLeft comment on your CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE RECIPE! So can’t wait to try it!!
Melinda
October 23, 2019 at 7:54 amI left a comment on the chicken salad with grapes recipe. Sounds yummy! I like all of your recipes!
Lisa
October 23, 2019 at 7:54 amCongratulations on 10 years! Commented!
Whitney cacioppo
October 23, 2019 at 7:56 amLeft comment on pie crust from 2016. Need a good pie crust this holiday season!
Liz
October 23, 2019 at 7:57 amLeft comment on white chicken chili. Looks delicious!
Angela Hodges
October 23, 2019 at 7:57 amLeft a comment on your banana pudding post. Congrats on 10 years!
Kelly Royston
October 23, 2019 at 8:01 amCommented on your seriously amazing Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Bacon recipe! Congrats on 10 years!!!
Maria Luisa Takahashi
October 23, 2019 at 8:05 amCongratulations in the 10th years ! Wow !!!
Girl you always make me hungry lol
Leave a comment in the hummus recipe
Wish me luck 🙂 !
Susan Rodriguez
October 23, 2019 at 8:05 amI left a comment on the spinach artichoke dip. Congratulations on 10 years, love your recipes
Kathy
October 23, 2019 at 8:07 amI commented on the 10/18 shortbread cookie post
Leslie Crucet
October 23, 2019 at 8:10 amHappy ten years! I commented on your breakfast casserole that looks AH-MAZING!!
Ashley Sovereign
October 23, 2019 at 8:10 amI commented on the meatball recipe! Can’t wait to try it out.
Danielle
October 23, 2019 at 8:13 amLeft a comment on the Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips recipe! It’s in the works as I type! Yum!
Katie B
October 23, 2019 at 8:15 amI left a comment on the Black Forest Cake. Happy 10 years, I really enjoy your blog.
Rachel
October 23, 2019 at 8:16 amI quickly found your breakfast casserole recipe that looks so yummy, can’t wait to trying it this weekend, I left a comment on that post! Thank you for this blog and happy 10 years to you!
Maggie Lund
October 23, 2019 at 8:20 amI left a comment on CHEWY GLAZED LEMON SUGAR COOKIES. I can’t wait to make them.
Congrats on the 10-year mark and on all of your accomplishments thus far!
Jennifer Ciniello
October 23, 2019 at 8:20 amCongratulations on 10 years!! That’s amazing! I left a comment on your zucchini enchilada recipe. We make it quite frequently, and it is a favorite of mine.
Laura McConnell
October 23, 2019 at 8:21 amLeft to comment on the Reesie‘s peanut butter cup fudge recipe!
Lavina Miller
October 23, 2019 at 8:22 amI posted on your chicken salad recipe with grapes
Bonnie Hepworth
October 23, 2019 at 8:26 am10 years! It has been fun to see your family grow and change over the years.
I left a comment on your butter monkey bread recipe post. Can’t wait to try it!
Emma Fackrell
October 23, 2019 at 8:28 amLeft a comment on the blueberry muffins recipe! My mom made it for us and my husband GOBBLED them up faster than I’ve ever seen, hahaha. Congratulations on the decade! You rock!
Kristin Suda
October 23, 2019 at 8:28 amHappy 10 years!!! I left a comment on the Pumpkin pie bar post. Thank you for sharing your family, and talent I have enjoyed reading and trying your recipes for several years 🙂
Jenny Wagner
October 23, 2019 at 8:29 amCommented—and found a recipe for dinner tonight! My family will love the cheesy chicken spaghetti!
Kristi R
October 23, 2019 at 8:31 amCongratulations on 10 years! I always look forward to your yummy recipes and hearing about your family. Keep up the good work! Oh….and I posted a comment on the Cowboy Caviar too!
Lisa Parfejewiec
October 23, 2019 at 8:37 amI left a comment on the Ranch chicken recipe! Congrats on 10 years! Love following you and your family! Thanks!
Kristy B
October 23, 2019 at 8:38 amCongratulations on 10 years blogging!
(Magnolia bakery pumpkin banana pudding)
Carla Contouris
October 23, 2019 at 8:38 amI left a comment on your cowboy caviar recipe. I love those type and want to try yours. I look at your Facebook posts all the time. Congratulations on your blog and your recent addition to your family! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Tiffany
October 23, 2019 at 8:38 amI commented on the asparagus post 🤤🤤🤤 congrats on 10 years ♥️
Laura
October 23, 2019 at 8:38 amCongratulations on 10 years! I left a comment on the Easy Breakfast Casserole recipe. It is a favorite!
Jeanine
October 23, 2019 at 8:41 amCongratulations! I commented on your site fry.
Susan Gorecki
October 23, 2019 at 8:44 amI left my comment on your post from your Maine vacation which was a perfect family vacation!!
Brandi Starr
October 23, 2019 at 8:46 amI left a comment on the pumpkin pecan cobbler post!
Jenny S
October 23, 2019 at 8:46 amI commented on your chewy, soft cinnamon rolls from October 5th! Making them today! Love love love all your recipes!
Laura Niemela
October 23, 2019 at 8:47 amCongratulations on the 10 years. I have followed you for years and enjoy your recipes. I posted a comment on the SALTED CARAMEL APPLE CRUMBLE RECIPE. I have made it many times. Always delish.
Alia
October 23, 2019 at 8:48 amLeft a comment on the southwest chicken chopped salad
Molly Bell
October 23, 2019 at 8:49 amI left my comment on your Baked Turkey Taquito recipe, it’s my favorite that I make super often and I can’t believe I had never let you know that before!
Brittany Gilson
October 23, 2019 at 8:51 amI left a comment on your Homemade Bread Recipe. Thank you for all your work and sharing all these wonderful recipes and family and life tips. You are my go-to for recipes and I’ve never been disappointed. 🙂
Princess Hill
October 23, 2019 at 8:52 amI left a comment on your chicken piccata recipe. Thank you for all that you do. And congratulations!
Malinda Chaney
October 23, 2019 at 8:52 amI commented on your basic salsa recipe. Love it! Thank you for all that you share!