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
Sylvia Flores
October 23, 2019 at 6:25 pmI posted on the amazing Creamy Chicken Wild Rice soup!!! Soooo good👌🏼
Kristi
October 23, 2019 at 6:30 pmDone ✅ Amsterdam post.
Sylvia Flores
October 23, 2019 at 6:31 pmPosted on the Creamy Chicken Wild Rice soup. Such a fall dish!
Kristi
October 23, 2019 at 6:33 pmDone ✅ Amsterdam post
Sarah Grant
October 23, 2019 at 6:33 pmI left a comment on the Banana Pudding recipe. It was delicious. Trying your Pecan Pie recipe next.
Jolene
October 23, 2019 at 6:36 pmI made a comment on the soft zucchini bread recipe.
Hillary
October 23, 2019 at 6:36 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I left a comment for your giveaway!
Veronica
October 23, 2019 at 6:38 pmPosted on the mojito fish tacos… Yummm… So many great ones, but this is a favorite of my families…
Rebekah
October 23, 2019 at 6:38 pmCommented on pressure cooker ziti…the first recipe of yours I tried and definitely a family favorite!
Sarah
October 23, 2019 at 6:39 pmI left a comment on your lemon crinkle cookie post. Congratulations on 10 years!
Kim Warren
October 23, 2019 at 6:42 pmI commented on the Perfect Shortbread Cookies page. I can’t wait to make them! Thank you for sharing your life and delicious recipes with us 😊
Jennifer Kloos
October 23, 2019 at 6:43 pmI commented on the post about porters birth, congrats again!
Laura
October 23, 2019 at 6:44 pmCommented on your meatball recipe! A favorite in our household, we LOVE them. So grateful for your blog and social media for all the yumminess the last 10 years!
Ashley
October 23, 2019 at 6:44 pmI posted on the family section -October 19. Congrats on 10 years!!
Heather Woodard
October 23, 2019 at 6:45 pmI commented on my favorite recipe! Your meatballs!!
Kelsey Winchell
October 23, 2019 at 6:46 pmI left a comment on your cookies n cream brownie bars ❤️
Catherine C.
October 23, 2019 at 6:46 pmCongratulations on 10 years, on your accomplishments and your beautiful family! I posted on the hummus recipe!
Carla Chambers
October 23, 2019 at 6:48 pmLove your seeing your recipes and ideas. I posted on your no bake cheesecake post. 😁
ADELE
October 23, 2019 at 6:50 pmHappy 10 years!!! I have loved following along with your journey! I commented on your pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe! Love your recipes! Keep doing your thing!
Marcie Ryan
October 23, 2019 at 6:50 pmWoot to 10 years and so many adventures for you and yours!!!! I commented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread and can’t wait to try it this weekend with my boys!!!!!
Linda N
October 23, 2019 at 6:50 pmCongratulations on your blog anniversary! 🎉 Left a comment on the crockpot chicken spaghetti —- YUM!
Thanks for the chance at this great giveaway.
Dawn
October 23, 2019 at 6:52 pmPosted on your Apple Coffee Cake Recipe. Cant wait to try it. Congratulations on 10 years of hard work and sharing with the world. I for one am so grateful you do what you do. You make my life easier, yummier and your family has brought many smiles to my life. All the best on the next 10 years and beyond. Wishing you much continued success and happiness. 😊
Marcie Ryan
October 23, 2019 at 6:52 pmGAHHHH!!! This might be a duplicate…..so sorry but my phone died 🙃
Woot to ten years and the many adventures of you and yours!!!! I commented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Can not wait to try it this weekend with my two littles!!
Adele
October 23, 2019 at 6:53 pmHAPPY 10 YEARS!!! Commented on pumpkin choc chip bread. I have loved following you! You’re incredible!
Stephanie E
October 23, 2019 at 6:55 pmCongratulations on the milestone! You have so many great recipes I couldn’t decide which one to comment on. So I commented on your meal delivery service post. I just so glad you tried them all and shared about all of them!
Arie C.
October 23, 2019 at 6:55 pmLeft a comment on your hummus recipe!
Congrats on reaching 10 years- huge accomplishment! Love the blog!!
Alison
October 23, 2019 at 7:00 pmI commented on your Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe. So yummy! I might have to make it again this weekend.
Sarah
October 23, 2019 at 7:05 pmI left a comment on your Creamy Balsamic Chicken – I love that one! Congrats on 10 years!
Anne Hanson
October 23, 2019 at 7:08 pmPosted on the delicious Spicy Sausage Brown Butter Alfredo Pasta recipe
Candi
October 23, 2019 at 7:08 pmI posted on the waffle recipe because it’s one of my favorite. Happy 10 years.
Mayra
October 23, 2019 at 7:09 pmI left a comment on the breakfast casserole! Congrats on 10 years of blogging and on the new baby!
Christen
October 23, 2019 at 7:12 pmCommented on Cheese Danish Recipe! Congratulations on 10 years!
Lauren Staats
October 23, 2019 at 7:13 pmCongrats on 10 years! I left a comment on your breakfast casserole recipe- looks great!
Kelly Russill
October 23, 2019 at 7:22 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging! I left a comment on your breakfast casserole recipe, it looks soooo good and I can’t wait to try it this weekend.
Courtney Robinson
October 23, 2019 at 7:26 pmI posted on the lemon crinkle cookies because I plan on making those next month for my dad’s birthday!
Elva Jumper
October 23, 2019 at 7:26 pmHi Lauren, I left a comment on your acorn squash. Love all your recipes and stories about your beautiful family. Apparently, I am not the only one who agrees with that statement. You have many many followers!!
Sherry Bendorf
October 23, 2019 at 7:29 pmCongrats to you! I commented on the crepes recipe.
Marlene
October 23, 2019 at 7:34 pmCongrats on 10 years. You are a great blogger who posts such delicious recipes and I look forward to seeing all your new posts. I left a comment on your pumpkin cheesecake that I have yet to try.
Marcy
October 23, 2019 at 7:36 pmCommented that I made you cinnamon rolls and they were so yummy. Gone way to fast!
S Rogers
October 23, 2019 at 7:36 pmI left my comment on the Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe. I saw several recipes I will try in the near future.
Sarah Talkington
October 23, 2019 at 7:43 pmI commented on your NYC travel guide post. We are coming for a girls trip in March over Spring Break! So much great info to use!
Congrats on 10 years! I think I’ve followed you for the last 3 and love reading your posts and following you on social media!
Sarah
Lisa
October 23, 2019 at 7:43 pmPosted on the blueberry muffin recipe!! So Delicious!! Congrats on this milestone! Always head to your page for recipe ideas! Thank you 🙏
Lauren Johnson
October 23, 2019 at 7:48 pmI left a comment on your yummy lasagna! Thank you. Congratulations on 10 years! ❤️🌈
Katie Kruse
October 23, 2019 at 7:50 pmOf course I left a comment on the pumpkin bread recipie!! YUMMY and making it this weekend! Congrats on 10 years of blogging. and the birth of your sweet little boy! XO
Michelle Cowley
October 23, 2019 at 7:51 pmI left a comment on the Bruschetta recipe, which I can’t wait to try. Congrats on 10 years!!!
Gina Soscia
October 23, 2019 at 7:51 pmI commented on the delicious Peanut Butter Fudge recipe! Congratulations on TEN years, Lauren! I LOVE your recipes and also love watching your beautiful family grow! Here’s to ten more years! 🥂
Tricia Folsom
October 23, 2019 at 8:00 pmI love watching you raise your family in NYC. We lived in eastern PA for 7 years and loved visiting NYC with our kids but I am now wishing I actually lived there with them!!
Lupe
October 23, 2019 at 8:03 pmCongratulations!
I left a comment on A few of my favorite things.
Alyse
October 23, 2019 at 8:09 pmCommented on your breakfast casserole recipe!
Sarah Andrews
October 23, 2019 at 8:14 pmCongrats on 10 years. That’s amazing! Left a comment on my first recipe of yours I tried, crockpot chicken spaghetti. Love all your recipes. Keep it up.