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.
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Jacqueline Garrett
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmLeft comment on your chocolate peanut butter protein shake. We will have to try it ones of these days.
Rachel King
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI posted a comment on your Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe!
Dana
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmLove all your recipes!! I posted on the easy blueberry muffins recipe. Congratulations on 10 years!
Mataya Thomas
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmCommented on the peanut butter fudge recipe!
Tammy Smoot
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI left a comment on your recipe for spinach artichoke dip. Can’t wait to try it!
Molly H
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI left a comment on the Welcome Porter post. Congrats on 10 years!
Danielle
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI commented on your easy chicken tortilla soup. Congrats on 10 years!
Shantelle Lynch
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI commented on your cinnamon rolls recipe which I am drooling over. Happy 10 years to you!!!
Peggy Lineberry
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI left a comment on your Mexican Street Corn recipe. I had never tried or even heard of it until your post.. Now I am addicted 😁❤
Cheryl
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmLeft a comment on your cherry pie recipe.
Deborah
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmDone, congrats on the milestone! Can’t wait to try the brownies with my little baker!
Paola
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmI commented on the twice baked potatoes!! Happy 10 years!!!
Shelly
October 22, 2019 at 6:49 pmCongratulations Lauren! I commented on your How to Make Pizza Dough recipe. I’ve been following you for years now and know I can always trust your recipes to turn out great. I’ve loved getting to know you and your family a bit more as well ❤️
Heather Proskey
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmWhat a cool story you have, congrats on this milestone!
Brooke
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmI commented on the spider Halloween cookies- can’t wait to make them for my boys next week! Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! I love following!
Kelly Miller
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmI commented on the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread; and I can’t wait to try it! Looks the perfect Fall snack! I love your blog, and following your sweet family!
Jen
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmI posted on the pork potstickers recipe, which are easily my favorite thing to make from your site!
Angie
October 22, 2019 at 7:18 pmComments on your brown butter chicken alfredo pizza- it’s so decadently good!
Michelle Douglas
October 23, 2019 at 4:48 amCongratulations on you’re 10 years of blogging! ❤
I left my comment under the stir-fry meal that’s in the 30 minute meal section.
Cheryl Harmon
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmI posted on the ultimate double chocolate pie. Seriously can’t wait to try it.
Evelyn K
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmI commented on the chicken piccata recipe! Congratulations on 10 years!
Dana
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 pmLove all your recipes! I posted on the easy blueberry muffin recipe, can’t wait to try that. Congratulations on your 10 years!
Jennifer Capannari
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmI commented on your Texas caviar recipe post! Thanks for the chance!
Ruth
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmLeft comment on your Homemade Brownies page…
And again, I would like to thank you for a great site….
Annemarie Williams
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmI commented on your most recent “This week at the Brennan’s” post!
Cheryl Harmon
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmI posted on the ultimate double chocolate pie. Seriously can’t wait to try it for Thanksgiving!
Karil
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmI posted about the Egg Nog Rice Krispie Treats. Can’t wait to start holiday baking! Congratulations on your success of your blog.
Jennifer Miller
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmI commented on creamy tomato bisque! Happy 10 years and I look forward to many more recipes in the future!
Tanya
October 22, 2019 at 6:51 pmI commented on the macaroni and cheese post. Congrats on 10 years! I love your blog. Thanks for sharing your life and your recipes with us.
Alicia
October 22, 2019 at 6:52 pmI posted on the crepe recipe page…my favorite! Congrats on ten years!! 🎉
Kris
October 22, 2019 at 6:52 pmHi! Commented on Peanut Butter Blossoms.
Jackie Stoddard
October 22, 2019 at 6:52 pmI left a comment on your Chicken and Wild Rice Soup because it’s my favorite recipe!! Soooo yummy!
Jennifer Miller
October 22, 2019 at 6:52 pmI commented on creamy tomato bisque!
April Jacobson
October 22, 2019 at 6:53 pmI left a comment on the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe! Looks so yummy!! And congrats on 10 years of blogging! You are amazing!!!
Heather F
October 22, 2019 at 6:53 pmCongratulations on 10 years!! I’ve been following along since Brooke was a baby!! I commented on the candy cane cookies that I’ve been making for the past couple of years 🙂
Jill
October 22, 2019 at 8:53 pmI commented on the yummy chocolate pumpkin bread. I love fall!
Kendra Fleming
October 22, 2019 at 6:53 pmI left a comment on your All Butter Pie Crusts. Happy Blogging Anniversary!!
Carmen
October 22, 2019 at 6:53 pmPosted on the pecan pie recipe! Been wanting to make it since you started prepping recipes preparing for the new baby.
Kaela
October 22, 2019 at 6:53 pmI left a comment on some delicious brownie caramel cookies. Yum. I love following your family and recipes! You are so honest, real, and love food just like me 😍. Thanks for doing a giveaway, I would LOVE to win this!
Stephanie
October 22, 2019 at 6:53 pmI posted on your honey mustard chicken pretzel pockets. I’ve followed you for over half of your blogging career and the honey mustard pretzel pockets were the first recipe of yours I tried. My mother in law asks for them every time she comes to town. Since then I’ve made so many of your recipes and I love each one more than the one before. Happy 10 years to you! ❤️
Melodie Moore
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmCongratulations on 10 years!!! I posted on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe. It looks great!
Ashley
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmI made a comment on your asparagus side dish! Happy 10 years!!
Tonya
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmI commented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary.
Gert Mazurek
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmLeft a comment on 4th of July recipes, Buttery Apple Pie
Rachael Bonato
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmCommented on your shortbread recipe after making a batch. They were fabulous! Congratulations on 10 years!
Adam Ferraro
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmCongratulations on 10 years! Thank you for giving me ideas for new foods to make on the regular! I commented on “Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe” 😊
Katie Alpizar
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmI commented on your picky eaters post! Really have enjoyed following your blog this past year. You and your family are genuine and exude love for one another, it’s refreshing to read.. Congrats on your newest addition and 10 years in the blogging business!
Susan Crawford
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmI posted a comment on the NYC Travel blog… this is so much fun…thank you!
Allison
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmI posted a comment on my favorite! Slow cooker tri tips and gravy!
Nery
October 22, 2019 at 6:54 pmPosted on the pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread because it’s on my next to do list! 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
Lisa Lopez
October 23, 2019 at 2:40 amHi! I commented on the pumpkin pecan cobbler recipe! We love it so much! I’m planning on making it using gluten free flour so my daughter, who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, can have some! Thank you!!
Felicia D.
October 22, 2019 at 6:55 pmJust left a comment on the Italian Cream Cake recipe 🤗 It looks so good! Love seeing your easy recipes on Facebook, been following for a while now 😊 Congrats on 10 years!
Leanna Hiner
October 22, 2019 at 6:55 pmI commented on the deviled eggs post. Happy tenth anniversary!
Teresa Felske
October 22, 2019 at 6:55 pmCommented on easy pot stickers! Congrats on 10 years!