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
Renee Townsend
October 23, 2019 at 5:16 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging and 4 beautiful children. I left a comment on your family page.
Tina F
October 23, 2019 at 5:17 pmI commented on your classic guacamole recipe! Love guacamole & now I can make it at home! Thanks Lauren!!
Beth Carroll
October 23, 2019 at 5:22 pmCongratulations to you! Your blog is definitely one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing your life and your delicious recipes with us through the years! I commented on the Pecan Pie recipe! I mean because come on…pecans!!!
Elizabeth
October 23, 2019 at 5:33 pmI left a comment on your Guacamole recipe. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes and sharing your family adventures with us!
Amy Lee
October 23, 2019 at 5:35 pmI posted a comment on your week at the Brennans to enter the giveaway!!
Courtney
October 23, 2019 at 5:37 pmLeft a comment on the cinnamon rolls. Congrats on 10 years!
Annie
October 23, 2019 at 5:38 pmPosted on Asian noodles
Romy
October 23, 2019 at 5:39 pmCongrats on your 10 years anniversary. I really enjoy following you on social media ❤️ I left a comment on your OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS RECIPE It’s exactly how I like to do my asparagus. It’s SO good!
Jennifer
October 23, 2019 at 5:40 pmCommented on this week at the Brennan’s. Love watching your family i started following for the food and kept on for the family!
Paige Cooper
October 23, 2019 at 5:41 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging! I commented on your pumpkin sugar cookie post.
Brooke
October 23, 2019 at 5:41 pmI left my comment! Here’s to 10 more years of amazing food and fun family times!
Jillian
October 23, 2019 at 5:42 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I posted on the all butter pie crust because it will be perfect for the upcoming holiday season where I’m in charge of all things dessert.
Debra Showalter
October 23, 2019 at 5:42 pmCongrats on 10 years Lauren!!! So thankful I found your blog 5 years ago, I really appreciate all that you post. I KNOW if I try a recipe from your site it will be great!
I commented on your This Week with the Brennans/ Oct 10th.
Samantha
October 23, 2019 at 5:43 pmI commented on the potato soup recipe. I can’t wait to make it with my daughters.
Thank you for sharing all your yummy recipes and your life. ❤️
Mariah
October 23, 2019 at 5:44 pmI left my comment on the Black Forest Cake recipe. It’s one of my favorite recipes.
Marlene Hardy
October 23, 2019 at 5:46 pmI posted a comment on your Italian Creme cake recipe. It caught my eye when you first posted it and I havent forgotten it. I hope you snd that sweet new baby are getting some sleep!
Kendra
October 23, 2019 at 5:47 pmCommented on your soft pumpkin sugar cookies!
Dalace Jacob
October 23, 2019 at 5:47 pmI left a comment on your salted carmel apple crumble recipe.
Molly
October 23, 2019 at 5:50 pmLove following you and your family!
Jenna Watson
October 23, 2019 at 5:51 pmI commented on the breakfast casserole page! Love using your recipes!
Niki
October 23, 2019 at 5:52 pmI left a comment on the PB fudge, can’t wait to make it! Congrats on the 10 years!
Ashton Jeppesen
October 23, 2019 at 5:52 pmI commented on the classic white cake. I am a cake girl and I have been eyeing this recipe for a while now. Congrats on 10!
Michelle
October 23, 2019 at 5:52 pmCongrats on 10 years of blogging. I left a comment on the carrot cake recipe. I may make it for Thanksgiving😊
Brenna D
October 23, 2019 at 5:53 pmI commented on your peanut butter cookie recipe! It’s my favorite cookie recipe on your blog!
Maggie Bleem
October 23, 2019 at 5:56 pmCongratulations on ten years!! I left my comment on your homemade bread recipe. It is definitely one of my favorites!
Kelster
October 23, 2019 at 5:56 pmI commented on the Italian Cream Cake.
Stephanie M
October 23, 2019 at 5:57 pmI left a comment on your pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe. My family and I love pumpkin chocolate chip bread and we can’t wait to try this recipe.
Stephanie M
October 23, 2019 at 5:59 pmI left a comment on your pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe. My family and I love this kind of bread and we can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks!
Erin
October 23, 2019 at 6:01 pmI fell in love with your pizza dough & cinnamon roll recipe! My comment is on the Mac and cheese!🤤
Robin
October 23, 2019 at 6:01 pmCongratulations on 10 years and everything else!
Commented on Crock pot BBq chicken 😊
Courtney Braden
October 23, 2019 at 6:02 pmLeft my comment on the lasagna dip!! Yummmm!
Rebecca Brown
October 23, 2019 at 6:03 pmI commented on your last this week at the Brennan’s when you were at the apple/pumpkin farm 😊
Susan Kucharek
October 23, 2019 at 6:03 pmI left a comment in your recipe section.
Stacey
October 23, 2019 at 6:04 pmHappy 10 years of blogging!! It’s been fun to follow along with your adventures. I think I found your site before you were pregnant with Eddie. Any recipe I’ve tried of yours is amazing and I know it will turn out great! I left a comment on the best ever lasagna recipe because it really is the best!! Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes!
Courtney Braden
October 23, 2019 at 6:05 pmI left a comment on the Lasagna Dip, YUMMMM!! Congratulations on 10 years!!
Michelle
October 23, 2019 at 6:06 pmCongrats to 10 years! I think I’ve been following you almost since the beginning! I left a comment on your Best Homemade Cinnamon roll post.
Amber
October 23, 2019 at 6:06 pmLeft comment on meatloaf!
Janet
October 23, 2019 at 6:06 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging!! I left a comment on the creamy pasta dish, but I want to try it with vegan sausage with being vegetarian.
Thanks!
Annabelle González
October 23, 2019 at 6:10 pmHappy 10th anniversary!! I can’t believe everything that has happened. When I first started following you, Brooke was a toddler and now she is so big and big sister to 3 brothers.
I left a comment on the Pecan Pie post
Holly H
October 23, 2019 at 6:11 pmI commented on The Best Chili Recipe post. I’ll bet it is, too!
Kelly
October 23, 2019 at 6:11 pmCongrats on your ten years of blogging!!
I left a comment in your meatloaf recipe!! Cannot wait to try it on my family!
Becky Simmons
October 23, 2019 at 6:12 pmLeft a comment on taco lettuce wraps. They are awesome!
Marie
October 23, 2019 at 6:13 pmI am another Mac and Cheese recipe lover! 🙌🏻😂 Lauren congratulations on your ten year bloggiversary! Wishing you many many more! 🎂🎉
Samantha
October 23, 2019 at 6:13 pmI posted on the pizza dough recipe! It’s my all time favorite recipe and so easy
Sydnee
October 23, 2019 at 6:15 pmI commented on your “Actually perfect chocolate chip cookies” recipe and now I want to make them again 😂
Marian Davey
October 23, 2019 at 6:16 pmI posted on your Shortbread recipe.
Britzaida Alicea
October 23, 2019 at 6:17 pmHi! Left my comment on your “The Perfect Chocolate Cake Recipe”.
Jordyn
October 23, 2019 at 6:21 pmI left one on your Welcome Baby Porter post. Love reading your blog!
Linda
October 23, 2019 at 6:22 pmI made a comment on your French Toast sausage. Yummy. Congrats on 10 years.
Mikala Jordan
October 23, 2019 at 6:22 pmLeft a message on your soft cinnamon rolls!! Those are my favorite! I make any form of your cinnamon rolls for Christmas every year!!!