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
Diane
October 23, 2019 at 8:54 amI commented on the puff pastry wreath post. I am determined to make it this Christmas season:) Congratulations on 10 years!
Abiola Booker
October 23, 2019 at 8:57 amI posted on your hummus recipe post!!! I adore your blog! It simplifies so much when I’m the kitchen!!
Congratulations on 10 YEARS 🙌🏾
Hannah Tannery
October 23, 2019 at 8:59 amHappy 10 Years blogging!
I am so happy to have found your blog! You have the best recipes and have saved us many nights of unplanned meals!!
You’re the best!
I commented on the easy tortilla soup recipe, it is one of my personal favorites! Especially this time of year 🍁
Stacy Reinke
October 23, 2019 at 9:10 amI commented on your chicken fajita recipe, so excited to try it!
Jodi Pavlik
October 23, 2019 at 9:12 amI left a comment on your hummus recipe! It’s a family favorite!!
Lori Cadmus
October 23, 2019 at 9:12 amPosted on the sugar cookie recipe! Yum!! And congrats on 10 years!
Joan Monicatti
October 23, 2019 at 9:14 amI commented on your NW Portland post. It is one of my favorite things to do when I am out there visiting my son. I appreciate your Portland and NYC travel post. Congrats on 10 years. (FYI – I have never, ever left a comment before – I am a comment virgin! HAHA
Angie Eubanks
October 23, 2019 at 9:21 amMade a comment about your precious new baby on the October 10th post.
Angela Sturgis
October 23, 2019 at 9:24 amI Left a comment on the “Bang Bang Chicken” post…Cheers to 10 Years & many more 🍷
Gina MacDonald
October 23, 2019 at 9:24 amI commented on the tri tip with gravy and mashed potatoes recipe. It looks so good. I love gravy on my meat😊
Julie Heindl
October 23, 2019 at 9:25 amI commented on your spinach artichoke dip. Looks yummy! Congrats in 10 years, love seeing your blog posts and recipes. They are actually doable for me!
Jacqueline
October 23, 2019 at 9:26 amCongratulations on 10 years!!! That’s amazing!!! I commented on the Apple coffee cake.
Deanna Brown
October 23, 2019 at 9:28 amI commented on the epic rocky road brownies recipe!
Lauren K
October 23, 2019 at 9:32 amCommented on your puppy chow recipe. Can’t wait to try making my own homemade puppy chow! Congratulations on your 10 years of blogging!! Everything always looks amazing and I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years brings!
Robyn
October 23, 2019 at 9:33 amI posted on Breakfast Casserole. Looks like a great addition to the mornings.
Sarah
October 23, 2019 at 9:40 amHi! I posted on the Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars recipe. I’ve enjoyed your recipes for years now, and always enjoy your writings! Congrats on 10 years! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Andrea
October 23, 2019 at 9:40 amI posted on you chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles post! Thank you so much!
Christina Evans
October 23, 2019 at 9:45 amI posted on the meatloaf recipe!
Nerlande
October 23, 2019 at 9:45 amI left a comment on the Cheese Fondue recipe, Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary of blogging!!!!
Jessica T
October 23, 2019 at 9:46 amLeft a comment on the breakfast casserole (looks so good!). Congrats on 10 years of blogging! 🙂
Liza
October 23, 2019 at 9:46 amHi Lauren, I left a comment on your lemon crinkle cookies. It is such a good one, just like all of your recipes! Congrats on 10 years, looking forward to all your upcoming posts!!!
Lisa Butler
October 23, 2019 at 9:52 amLeft a comment on your breakfast casserole. Congrats on 10 years!
Lisa Butler
October 23, 2019 at 9:56 amI left a comment on your breakfast casserole. Congrats on 10 years. I always love your recipes.
Debbie Simpson
October 23, 2019 at 9:57 amI posted a comment on another post……..Congrats on ten years and having the cutest kids possible!
Chantel Anstine
October 23, 2019 at 9:59 amCongratulations on 10 years! I commented on the chicken enchilada recipe
Rachelle Coleman
October 23, 2019 at 10:02 amI made a comment on your delish pumpkin donut post on IG 🍩🎃
Sarah
October 23, 2019 at 10:02 amCongrats on 10 years, woohoo!!! I commented on the breakfast casserole, yumm!!!
Angela
October 23, 2019 at 10:02 amI commented on the beef stroganoff recipe, can’t wait to try ! Congrats on 10 years!
Chantel A
October 23, 2019 at 10:02 amCongratulations on 10 years! I commented on the enchilada recipe.
Shauna Barrier
October 23, 2019 at 10:04 amI commented on the cowboy cavier recipe cause its ine if my favs!!! Congrats on 10 years of doing what you love!!!!
Elise
October 23, 2019 at 10:21 amPosted my first comment on your Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup recipe. One of my favorites. Congrats on 10 years. Enjoy seeing your cute little family grow. 🙂
Emily
October 23, 2019 at 10:22 amI commented on the Italian chicken pasta crockpot recipe. I love trying your recipes always quick and easy. Thanks for the help.
Cassidy B
October 23, 2019 at 10:24 amI commented on the pumpkin sugar cookies! Happy 10 years- congratulations!!
Debbie G
October 23, 2019 at 10:26 amI commented on the Fried Rice recipe, a lifesaver! Happy Anniversary and thank you for taking us on your journey with you and sharing recipes that have saved me so much time, which for me is one of the most valuable things.
Wendy Buergler
October 23, 2019 at 10:27 amLeft a comment on your “QUICHE, BABY!” post. Has it been 10 years already since I started following your blog??? Congrats and wishing you many more successful decades!
Jessica Womeldorf
October 23, 2019 at 10:30 amI just left a comment on your pumpkin pie bars! Congratulations on 10 years!
Leighanna
October 23, 2019 at 10:32 amHi Lauren! I just left a comment on your NYC travel guide post. Thank you for doing what you do – reading your blog is always fun and inspirational – definitely bright spots in my week. 😃
Britney Lambson
October 23, 2019 at 10:35 amI commented on Super Mom Stir Fry. It is definitely a family favorite!!
Holly
October 23, 2019 at 10:37 amI left a comment on your fish tacos recipe. Thanks!
Angelica
October 23, 2019 at 10:44 amI posted a comment on the Amazing Italian Cream Cake recipe. Everyone loved it. I have been following you for about 8 years and love all your recipes and seeing how your family has grown. Looking forward to many more years.
Sue Kyle
October 23, 2019 at 10:45 amCongratulations on 10 years! You are amazing!
I commented on your Southwest Chopped Chicken salad. Thanks for the opportunity to play!
Kate Waggoner
October 23, 2019 at 10:47 amComment left.
Christmas cookies to make!
Bethany Leister
October 23, 2019 at 10:52 amCongratulations on 10 years! I probably started following you about 3 years ago, followed your move to NYC, and have loved watching your family grow. I commented on your family post from September 25!
Raina Decker
October 23, 2019 at 10:53 amI posted on the Instant Pot Ziti recipe…my family loves that recipe! Congrats on 10 years!
Jeannette M.
October 23, 2019 at 10:54 amPosted on PIzza Dough with Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks: This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it and my toddler will love it! 🙂
Barbara Coulon
October 23, 2019 at 10:55 amCongratulations,,,, I’ve been following you for 10 years, my grandchildren will love your recipe for hot fudge cheesecake brownies. I will make them this weekend. God bless you and your beautiful family…
Brittany J
October 23, 2019 at 10:56 amLeft my comment on This week at the Brennens, dated 10/19. Those are my favorite!! I’m always checking back to see what you has posted! 🥰
Jennifer Brooks
October 23, 2019 at 11:00 amComment on Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Looks so yummy. Love these blogs. Especially the ones about the kiddos!!!
Shareen
October 23, 2019 at 11:01 amI left a comment on you homemade macaroni and cheese! Total hit at our house. Thanks!!
Jen McCallen
October 23, 2019 at 11:02 amI commented on the chicken ranch casserole! I love seeing your blog posts. Any recipe I have ever tried came out perfectly!