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
Terri Rubenstein
October 23, 2019 at 8:19 pmI left a comment on your chicken fajita recipe post. Love, love, love your recipes! Thank you!
Natasha
October 23, 2019 at 8:20 pmLeft a comment on the Deviled Eggs recipe! What a great staple and these rock!
April
October 23, 2019 at 8:20 pmI commented on Fresh brothers pizza. I love eating pizza with my family too!!
Beth Holland
October 23, 2019 at 8:26 pmI left a comment on your October 10th “This Week at the Brennan’s! “ I love your posts and recipes and your stories are one of the best parts of my day! It’s fun seeing your everyday life in NYC!
Rosa María moreno
October 23, 2019 at 8:26 pmHi !! I commented in crockpot pulled pork recipe!! Congrats for the 10 years!!! 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊
Kayla Teahon
October 23, 2019 at 8:26 pmCommented on a week with your fam post! Love these. Inspires me to do the same for my kids!
Linda Wilshire
October 23, 2019 at 8:28 pmHi Lauren-
I posted on your asparagus recipe. ( I should have picked something more fun- but it looks easy !)
Happy 10 years! I’m so glad I found you- I enjoy listening to you talk and there are so many recipes I want to try still!
I made your pumpkin pie last Thanksgiving and it was so great and couldn’t have been easier- I like easy!
Thanks for sharing your yummy food & family with us!
Christine Taylor
October 23, 2019 at 8:33 pmHi left my comment on Brown butter chicken alfredo pizza post. Hope I win giveaway. Congratulations on ten years.
Georgia Pickett
October 23, 2019 at 8:36 pmI’m so glad your family is doing well and you are enjoying your blog. Happy ten years!! I commented on your peanut butter fudge recipe. I cannot wait to share it at work! Blessings!
Alicia Guthrie
October 23, 2019 at 8:36 pmI commented on your most perfect recipe the Actually Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies!! 😍🥰 They really are perfect! Congrats on 10 years!! You do great things!
Denise
October 23, 2019 at 8:41 pmCongrats on 10 years of blogging! I commented on the peanut butter fudge recipe. Yum!
Kimberly Schlosser
October 23, 2019 at 8:43 pmI posted a comment on your yummy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread. Delish!!
Kate Motto
October 23, 2019 at 8:45 pmI checked out and wrote on the fiesta lime chicken recipe. It looks mouthwatering! I have followed you for a few years now and I really appreciate the recipes you share. I also relate to you, as I am a young wife and mother of four. Thank you for all the yummy recipes! I really enjoy your page!
Karissa Brnak
October 23, 2019 at 8:49 pmFound your tuna noodle casserole and left a message. Yum! Thanks!!
Emily B
October 23, 2019 at 8:50 pmI left a comment on the Breakfast Casserole post you recently did. I’ve craved a lot of breakfast food this pregnancy..
Mardee Clayton
October 23, 2019 at 8:50 pmHi Lauren! Congratulations on a successful blog for 10 years!🙌🏻 I commented on your PB fudge recipe! It’s so simple and delicious! You’re awesome! I look forward to watching your stories, reading your blog and posts every day!❤️
Whitney Meredith
October 23, 2019 at 9:07 pmYou Are awesome 🥰😁
Jill (tjillinaz)
October 23, 2019 at 9:27 pmI commented on your basil pesto! That’s one of my favorite recipes, everyone loves it!
Joanne
October 23, 2019 at 9:29 pmHappy anniversary I left a comment on your 10 years blogging post with you son celebrating with a cupcake 🧁. Thanks for doing this giveaway ! 💗
SANDRA WEIDNER
October 23, 2019 at 9:32 pmPost on the pumpkin pie bars blog. Oh and your little one is adorable.
Tianna Olson
October 23, 2019 at 9:35 pmI commented on the chicken salad recipe!! YUMMM! Thank you and congratulations on 10 years 🎉
Stephanie
October 23, 2019 at 9:45 pmLeft a comment on your breakfast casserole I want to make. All of you’re recipes I have made have been amazing!
Katrina R
October 23, 2019 at 9:47 pmI left my comment on easy pecan pie recipe. Happy Anniversary!
Kellee
October 23, 2019 at 9:50 pmCongratulations on 10 years. I posted on the peanut butter fudge recipe, how can you go wrong with peanut butter. Thank you for making it all look so easy 🙂
Christina Day
October 23, 2019 at 9:52 pmCongrats on 10 years of blogging. I don’t think I have seen a recipe that I haven’t liked. They all look so yummy. I commented on the shortbread cookie recipe. Can’t wait to try them. Congrats and thanks so much.
Jenny
October 23, 2019 at 9:55 pmLeft comment on “This Week at the Brennans’” – the apple picking expedition.
Kat Gayler
October 23, 2019 at 9:59 pmHappy 10 years! Love following you on Instagram!
Comment left on Alfredo Sauce recipe, looking forward to trying it!
Renee Nottingham
October 23, 2019 at 10:06 pmPosted on Red Pepper Goat Cheese Alfredo ! 😍
Amber h
October 23, 2019 at 10:07 pmI found (and commentrd!) On tour basic shortbread recipe. So excited to test it out! Congrats on ten(!) Years!!! 🥳
Jennie Biskner
October 23, 2019 at 10:14 pmI left my comment on the Chicken Fajitas recipe…I couldn’t decide on what recipe to leave my comment on cuz they all looked so delicious! Thanks for the chance at such an AMAZING giveaway! Good luck to everyone!
CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY 10 YEARS!!!!
Happy Halloween everyone!
Kim
October 23, 2019 at 10:24 pmI left a comment on the first recipe I made from ur blog The chopped southwest salad. I actually found u through a different website that u had posted that recipe on and I am so glad I did! I have made a number of ur recipes since! Thanks!
Yuliya S
October 23, 2019 at 10:28 pmHappy 10 years!!! I left a comment under your pumpkin oreo cheesecake spiders recipe! 🤞 -photogramsheetza
Linda Lee
October 23, 2019 at 10:32 pmHappy 10 Years and praying for many more for you!
Posted a comment on Morning Glory Muffins that I’m planning on trying.
Thank you for all you do!
Jenn E.
October 23, 2019 at 10:33 pmI commented on your shortbread recipe because so deliciously tasty 😋 Congrats on the 10 years!!! It’s a huge accomplishment!
Cheryl Francis
October 23, 2019 at 11:00 pmCongrats on ten years! I can’t wait to see what the next ten brings. I left a post on baby Porter’s birthday story. He’s gorgeous!
Leah D
October 23, 2019 at 11:13 pmI commented on your NYC travel guide! Congrats on 10 years, I’ve been following you since Blake was just a baby and have loved watching your blog and family grow!
Kim
October 23, 2019 at 11:53 pmCommented on your recent trip to the Apple orchard because that’s what I most recently read before seeing this post. I make your fail-proof pizza dough every Friday night! Happy Blogging anniversary!
Madison allen
October 24, 2019 at 12:18 amCommented on the stew and now my 34 week pregnant hunger is dying for some. 🤗 I’ve been needing some new recipes so happy I found your blog. Congratulations on 10 years!
Jamie
October 24, 2019 at 12:19 amI left a comment on your recent salad post. I am exc itd to it!
Amanda Osman
October 24, 2019 at 12:22 amI left a comment on the shortbread cookie recipe. Can’t wait to try them this weekend!
Jamie
October 24, 2019 at 12:22 amSUch a great giveaway! Can’t wait to try the salad recipe I commented on!
Karen
October 24, 2019 at 12:57 amI commented on your gingerdoodles recipe – I’ve lost count how many times I’ve made these. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging!
Debbie
October 24, 2019 at 2:00 amHey Lauren!
Congrats on 10 years of blogging! I commented on your easy skillet pizzas. They look delicious and I can’t wait to try them with my kids!
Jessica
October 24, 2019 at 2:01 amLauren, look at all this love… 🙂
I commented on your loaded pulled pork nacho recipe. I cannot wait to try them, so I’ve already added the ingredients to my grocery pick up cart.
Thank you for giving of yourself everyday. God bless you and your family!
Sarah
October 24, 2019 at 2:05 amCongratulations on ten years blogging!! I’ve been following from nearly the start, and know any recipe from you is going to be 🙌🏻 So good!! I commented on your Simple Chili recipe because it’s the one that years and years ago turned my husband into a chili fan!! ☺️ Thanks for sharing all the recipes and your sweet family with all of us!!! ❤️
Jessie Roberts
October 24, 2019 at 2:13 amLeft a comment on the ruffles chips marshmallow krispy treats recipe I’ve been wanting to try since you came out with it!
Cynthia Kroll
October 24, 2019 at 2:14 amIm leaving a comment saying I left a comment lol. Think you are amazing and I am an amazon a holic 😂😂😂
Cynthia Kroll
October 24, 2019 at 2:16 amAnother comment lol. Think you are amazing and I am an amazon a holic 😂😂😂 this page said I already said that and need to change my comment. I can hardly keep up with these smart gadgets. 😂😂 thank you
Grace Brake
October 24, 2019 at 2:22 amCongratulations on 10 years! I have been following you since you had Blake! Love your posts about your beautiful family and great recipes! I commented on the french toast casserole!
Anna Marie Finley
October 24, 2019 at 2:33 amI commented on your meatloaf recipe!!!