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
Ashley Leete
October 23, 2019 at 11:03 amHappy 10 years! I have been following, mostly from the shadows, for years now. Your recipes are great and I love to read your writing. I commented on your Favorite Shortbread recipe.
MARY LAPI-URESK
October 23, 2019 at 11:03 amHi Congratulations! I posted on your apple cake recipe!
Letisha Crouch
October 23, 2019 at 11:05 amI left a comment on your easy chicken fajitas. So cool of you to do this giveaway! Always enjoy your recipes!
Dianne from Oregon
October 23, 2019 at 11:05 amI posted on the Creamy Ranch Chicken. I made this delicious meal for all my grandkids and the LOVED IT
Emily Korbmacher
October 23, 2019 at 11:08 amCongrats on 10 years! NYC is my favorite city and I love that your family is embracing the city. I commented on your NYC travel guide so I can reference back someday when I’m brave enough to bring my kids along (I’m a single mom!) 🙂
Jennifer Y.
October 23, 2019 at 11:09 amHappy 10 years blogging! I love your recipes, seeing your family and your stories! I have 3 boys all 2 and under and I was just searching your One Month of Crockpot Meals. I can’t wait to try your slow cooker pot roast w/ buttermilk parm mashed potatoes. Since it is CROCKTOBER 🎃 and I need kid friendly, husband approved recipes! You are going to make 1 families holiday season extra special. Blessings to you and your family and to the winner.
Katherine Garcia
October 23, 2019 at 11:10 amI left a comment on your cheese fondue recipe. Looks good.
Amber G.
October 23, 2019 at 11:22 amI left a comment on your easiest fish tacos recipe!
Stacee Seegmiller
October 23, 2019 at 11:22 amCongrats on 10 years! I posted on the pumpkin maple cinnamon rolls.
Ellen B
October 23, 2019 at 11:31 amleft a comment on Oven Roasted Asparagus – sounds so good – can’t believe I never tried to make it this way before!
Kelli
October 23, 2019 at 11:31 amCongratulations! I left a comment on the pizza dough recipe for cheesy garlic breadsticks.
Becky S
October 23, 2019 at 11:32 amLeft a comment on your 1 hour cinnamon rolls. I have loved each recipe I have tried from your site, thanks!
Leigh
October 23, 2019 at 11:48 amCongratulations! I commented on https://laurenandgordon.net/cheesy-chicken-enchiladas-with-sour-cream-green-chile-sauce/#comment-704813. (And am now sad I don’t have the ingredients to make these for dinner tonight.)
A Jill Cox
October 23, 2019 at 11:54 amCongratulations on ten years! I love watching your adventures, and making and eating all your yummy creations.
I commented on Craigos breadsticks! Here is to another 10 years!
Anu
October 23, 2019 at 11:58 amLeft a comment on the Shortbread Cookies post.
Amazing blog and amazing family. Hats off to 10 years of blogging!
Lauren
October 23, 2019 at 12:07 pmCongratulations, Lauren! Your blog is cooked from almost weekly around here!
I commented on your crock pot honey mustard chicken. *Yum*
Carrie Christensen
October 23, 2019 at 12:11 pmI commented on the HONEY BUTTER SESAME SALMON recipe. Yum! I can’t wait to try it out in the next week. I’ve got my fingers crossed that my kids love it.
Jennifer Spencer
October 23, 2019 at 12:12 pmI left a comment on the honey mustard chicken it so good
Bethany
October 23, 2019 at 12:15 pmI left a comment on your pizza dough/cheesy bread sticks recipe. It’s the first recipe that I remember making from your blog and I have been a fan ever since!! Congrats on 10 years!
Melissa Kramer
October 23, 2019 at 12:16 pmI posted on the Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip recipe post. I’m all about the cheese & chips!
Donna Kowalewski
October 23, 2019 at 12:18 pmI left a comment on the Italian Cream Cake recipe post. Can’t wait to try it!
Joanne Brennan
October 23, 2019 at 12:25 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging ! How wonderful 😊 I left a comment on your 10 years of blogging post with your son and a celebration cupcake 🧁! Here’s to another happy and successful 10 years 😊💗
Shawn Szalewski
October 23, 2019 at 12:26 pmI left a comment on your chicken picatta recipe
Fatima Royer
October 23, 2019 at 12:31 pmLeft a comment on a different post ❤
Diana
October 23, 2019 at 12:37 pmI love your blog and am so glad I stumbled 🙂 upon it years ago. I left my comment on the slow cooker beef stew recipe because it looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it. I love seeing all of your adventures along the way.
Eleanore
October 23, 2019 at 12:39 pmCongratulations on 10 years 🙂 Thank you for so many trusted recipes (our little family of 8 are so grateful!!) you keep us well fed! The kids love your family blog and seeing the pictures of your growing family make their day! I have left a comment on your Creamy Ranch Chicken! Love from Canada 🙂
Leah Fischer
October 23, 2019 at 12:42 pmSuch a wonderful milestone!! I love reading about your family and trying your recipes!
I commented on The Best Steak Marinade!
Cynthia Price
October 23, 2019 at 1:04 pmHappy Decade! Thanks for 10 years of recipe help. I posted my comment on your garlic pork and potato recipe which is what we are eating tonight.
Ashley B
October 23, 2019 at 1:05 pmPosted on your peanut butter fudge recipe!
Courtney Jensen
October 23, 2019 at 1:08 pmI commented on your Salted Caramel PB Rice Krispie treats post. Looks so good! Happy 10 years!
Marjory Betchkal
October 23, 2019 at 1:08 pmI commented on the Blue Cheese Filled Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms, they are my absolute favorite, no, I mean FAVORITE.
Kate corbin
October 23, 2019 at 1:16 pmI commented on your cowboy caviar recipe. I use your recipes often, we do so many slow cooker dinners you create!
Alicia Steere
October 23, 2019 at 1:17 pmI left a comment on the soft pumpkin sugar cookies! Absolutely love that recipe!
Chelsi Fisher
October 23, 2019 at 1:41 pmI commented on your Best Banana Nut Bread recipe. Congratulations on 10 years!
Cindy Nicholson
October 23, 2019 at 1:42 pmI left a comment on the Christmas Mocktail !!!
I love to find kid friendly recipes!!!
Blessings to you!!!
Debra Kent
October 23, 2019 at 1:43 pmCongratulations Lura and keep going, I love your blog!
I commented on your recipe for Sesame Noodle Salad, so yum!
Lynda Todd
October 23, 2019 at 1:50 pmI commented on the zucchini bread recipe. Enter into your 10 year blogging giveaway! 😘
Rose Douglas
October 23, 2019 at 1:52 pmI commented on the pumpkin pecan cobbler:) I love your recipes!
Joanne Woosley
October 23, 2019 at 1:54 pmI left a comment on your newest post from this week at the Brennans!
Pam Stouder
October 23, 2019 at 1:58 pmCongrats on 10 years!! I posted on your Pesto recipe. My family loves it!
René
October 23, 2019 at 2:06 pmI commented on the Bakery Style Blueberry muffins! We JUST made your Bakery Style Pumpkin muffins and they were a huge hit. We make muffins every Monday so we are always looking for new flavors and recipes. Congrats on 10 years!
Jeanna Frommel
October 23, 2019 at 2:09 pmCommented on peanut butter fudge.
Sybil S.
October 23, 2019 at 2:15 pmCongrats on 10 years of blogging. I love your recipes and turn to your site when I need something to cook. I always find something wonderful. Thank you for your work.
Best wishes for another 10 years.
Cathy Svetanoff
October 23, 2019 at 2:20 pmPosted a comment on the recipe for perfect shortbread cookies. Remember, you don’t have to be the most popular, just someone that people can relate to. I appreciate that so much more than popularity! Congratulations on your anniversary!
Katie Thoreson
October 23, 2019 at 2:24 pmCongratulations! Time flies! I left a comment on your crock pot Easy Tortilla Soup! Yum!
Stephanie Rowells
October 23, 2019 at 2:25 pmCommented on lemon crinkle cookies. One of my favorite cookies!
Erin W
October 23, 2019 at 2:26 pmCommented on the pumpkin bars because I love them. 🤤Absolutely love your family and all the recipes you post. I try to make something you suggest every two weeks. Haven’t had a bad meal/dessert yet. Thank you for being so open and honest about your life and family.
Amy Nezovich
October 23, 2019 at 2:27 pmI posted a comment on the chocolate almond granola recipe. I was just thinking I wanted granola for make your own yogurt parfaits! Congrats on 10 years.
Nicole
October 23, 2019 at 2:32 pmI posted on The Best Tuna Salad Sandwich- it’s my go-to! Thanks for all the great recipes!
Kyle
October 23, 2019 at 2:34 pmHey Lauren, I commented on your Best Ever Lasagna Recipe.
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