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
Mystic Patterson
October 24, 2019 at 8:54 amI posted on the family post from March 6, 2016. It was when I first started following you.❤️
Laura
October 24, 2019 at 8:57 amCongrats on your 10 year blogging journey! I posted on the Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe!🥰
Brittany Ackerman
October 24, 2019 at 9:01 amComment on your lasagna!! Congrats on 10 years! 🥳🥳 sounds like reason for more desserts 😉
Evie Jones
October 24, 2019 at 9:06 amLove your blog, love your recipes, love you! Please enter me in the drawing for the Amazon or Target gc. Thank you!
Dana
October 24, 2019 at 9:16 amLeft a post on the homemade alfredo sauce recipe!!
Mallory Watson
October 24, 2019 at 9:26 amI left a comment on your cinnamon roll recipe. Looks delish I can’t wait to try it!!
Liz Taylor
October 24, 2019 at 9:51 amI left a comment on the NYC travel guide. I love NY, born and raised and now moved away 🙁 I love your blog, your recipes and family section because like I said, I love NY! Congrats on all your hard work.
Sarah McKimmie
October 24, 2019 at 10:07 amHappy 10 Year Blogging Anniversary! I just commented over on the ultimate sugar cookie recipe!
B.E.S.T. cookie recipe ever! My 3 daughters will vouch for that xo
Samantha hatt
October 24, 2019 at 10:15 amI love following you on ig for family and food. Your blog is one of my favourites!!! I recommend to all my family and friends to follow you. I have made SO many of your recipes and they always turn out. Thanks for doing what you do xoxox
Christy
October 24, 2019 at 10:17 amHappy 10yr bloggiversary! I could comment on your page all day long but I left one on your travel to Amsterdam. It’s def one of our favorite cities we visited this past spring right after your trip. The most recent recipe I made was your Magnolia bakery inspired pumpkin banana creme pudding which was to die for. Thanks for sharing great recipes and your life and kiddos on the weekly.
Kelly Smith
October 24, 2019 at 10:29 amI commented on the best lasagna recipe ever. It looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Jody
October 24, 2019 at 10:31 amI left a comment on your chili receipt😊
Katherine
October 24, 2019 at 10:34 amI posted on your lasagna recipe. Love your blog! Congratulations on 10 years!!
Miriam Miller
October 24, 2019 at 10:35 amLeft a comment on a recipe I would love to try!
Sarah Hughes
October 24, 2019 at 10:40 amCongratulations on 10 years! I have been following you on Facebook for about 5 years and love so many of your recipes -risotto rice pudding, spinach and artichoke lasagna, eggnog cream pie are some of our favorites! But I left my comment on the lemon sour cream pie. It looks like a pie I use to get at wegmans every year for my birthday that I can no longer find, I’m so excited to try it! I actually never think to leave a comment on recipes I try and love, this is a good reminder to do so!
Dianne
October 24, 2019 at 10:45 amHi Lauren! Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. I’ve left a comment on the baked chicken legs, today. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Teresa
October 24, 2019 at 10:49 amI commented on my all time favorite pumpkin cobbler recipe!
Amanda
October 24, 2019 at 10:52 amPosted a comment on your delicious looking pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Happy Anniversary!!!
Mandi
October 24, 2019 at 10:54 amLeft a comment on 50 HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS. Thank you for your blog and helpful information and recipes!
Anna Thornton
October 24, 2019 at 10:59 amI commented on the cocoa-nut energy balls!
Sara Davis
October 24, 2019 at 11:08 amWhat an amazing giveaway! Congrats on your blog-iversary!
I commented on your Amsterdam post.
Lisa Missner
October 24, 2019 at 11:22 amI commented on the Cowboy Caviar recipe. You are awesome and congrats on 10 years!
Deanna O
October 24, 2019 at 11:22 amLeft a comment on Pecan pie recipe.
Congratulations on 10 years. I don’t know how long I’ve been following you but love your beautiful family. I love reading about your family adventures.
Erin R
October 24, 2019 at 11:28 amYour recipes are some of my family’s favorites. We have a bunch in rotation! I commented on your meatloaf recipe. 🙂
Sara woodall
October 24, 2019 at 11:42 amHey! I just left a comment on your welcome baby porter article! Congratulations again on your beautiful new baby! God bless you and your family! I just found out I’m 5 weeks pregnant with my second child and could really use this extra help! Love all your articles!
Crystal C
October 24, 2019 at 11:48 amI commented on the peppermint brownie recipe! It looks absolutely amazing and I cant wait to try it out 😄
Eunice Drake
October 24, 2019 at 11:57 amHey! I posted on your October 10, This Week at the Brennan’s 🙂
Heide Kemink
October 24, 2019 at 12:12 pmI commented on your pizza dough recipe. I first tried it several years ago, and it is my go to recipe! Congrats on the 10 years. Love all the babies! I have just the opposite. Three girls and then a boy!
Joy C
October 24, 2019 at 12:13 pmI left a comment on the Southwest Chicken Chop Salad, as I was looking it up for dinner anyway! Congratulations on ten years blogging and many more to come!
Amanda
October 24, 2019 at 12:17 pmI left a comment on This Week with the Brennans. 🥰
Mary-Beth D'Alessio McMurray
October 24, 2019 at 12:24 pmI left a comment on your Acorn Squash post!!!
Nicole K
October 24, 2019 at 12:27 pmI commented on the coconut chicken with pineapple and peppers! It sounds amazing! Thanks for this fun giveaway!
Mary Mateer
October 24, 2019 at 12:37 pmHi! I posted my reply on your family section (Four Seasons) and it reminded me it is time for a family getaway too!
God bless your family and enjoy every moment with your children!
Thank you for all your fabulous, children approved recipes 😃
Mary B
Abby Arnett
October 24, 2019 at 12:39 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I commented on the Cowboy Cavier…one of my favorites!
Ceilidh
October 24, 2019 at 12:40 pmCongrats on 10 years! Crazy how much has changed.
I’ve commented on your spider halloween cookies! May have to try them out next week!
Meg W
October 24, 2019 at 12:49 pmI’ve been following you for years and although I posted on a recipe to win (hopefully decor for my new home! We close in 4 days!) I want you to know you’ve been my go to blog for the past 3 years now! Keep doing you.
(And you have the cutest babies. I mean all 4!)
Meg W
October 24, 2019 at 12:52 pmI commented on a post but regardless I LOVE ALL OD THE RECIPES. And your adorable babies (all 4)
Keep doing you for the next 10 years please’!
Meg W
Julie Olson
October 24, 2019 at 12:57 pmCongratulations Lauren! I left my comment on the Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad recipe. Can’t wait to try it!
Heather
October 24, 2019 at 12:57 pmI commented on the cheese fondue!
Sarah
October 24, 2019 at 1:02 pmPosted on Paris – Love it. Many blessings
Grace
October 24, 2019 at 1:03 pmCongratulations on ten years! Left a comment on Baby Porter! So precious ❤
Jessica Williams
October 24, 2019 at 1:03 pmI left a comment on your shortbread cookies. Congrats on the 10 years! I have been a fan from almost the beginning!
Happy koheil
October 24, 2019 at 1:07 pmI posted on the breakfast casserol
Christie
October 24, 2019 at 1:11 pmI commented on homemade hot chocolate. Love that recipe! Congrats on such a big milestone!
Rhonda Suckut
October 24, 2019 at 1:23 pmI left my comment on your Breakfast Casserole recipe. Thank you!
Morgan DiCarlo
October 24, 2019 at 1:24 pmHi,
I commented on your sesame noodle salad recipe !
My name is Morgan and I’m studying for my PhD in Civil Engineering! I’ve been following your blog for awhile- someone suggested it to me for inexpensive but delicious family style meals. I follow along for meal prep all the time- which has saved me so much money while in graduate school!
A prize like $1,000 would actually be life changing for me. I could buy textbooks and more on Amazon for my studies !! Thank for you doing a giveaway:)
Marcela Villegas
October 24, 2019 at 1:27 pmCongratulations! 10 years! That’s amazing! I left a comment on the Amazing Italian Cream Cake! Thank you!
Sherri
October 24, 2019 at 1:36 pmCongratulations on 10 years!!! Left a comment on you Irish Beef Stew. We love it!!!
Ashley
October 24, 2019 at 1:50 pmLeft my comment on the easy cinnamon rolls! I’ve used that recipe so many times!
Christine Casajuana-smith
October 24, 2019 at 2:00 pmLeft comment on breakfast casseroles. Thank for blogging. Enjoy reading and watching you on FB.