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
Rachel Aker
October 24, 2019 at 2:09 pmJust commented on the cinnamon roll post from July…I’m still searching for a recipe that will make cinnamon rolls like the ones I had as a kid. These look promising! <3
Kristi Heft
October 24, 2019 at 2:10 pmI left a comment on you crockpot chicken spaghetti! 😊
Jessica
October 24, 2019 at 2:17 pmI posted on your breakfast casserole recipe post. We love that recipe!
Kelly
October 24, 2019 at 2:46 pmCongrats on 10 years! I love your recipes and reading about you and your family!! I left a comment on your 1 hour cinnamon rolls recipe!
Erika Montgomery
October 24, 2019 at 2:49 pmI left a comment on your browned butter cinnamon rolls. Congrats on 10 years! I love your recipes and tips!
Kira Evans
October 24, 2019 at 2:50 pmI juat poated a comment on the Chewy Soft Cinnamon Rolls post! Thank you for sharing all these beautiful recipes with us and congratulations on your 10 blog anniversary! That’s something to be proud of for sure!
Alejandra Romo
October 24, 2019 at 2:52 pmCongratsss! I left my message on the Mexican fajitas recipe! They were deluciossss
Alexis Hailey
October 24, 2019 at 2:53 pmI commented on beef stew! Yum!
Alejandra Romo
October 24, 2019 at 2:54 pmCongratssss!! I left my message on the chicken fajitas. They were delicioussss❤🔥
Karlie Wilson
October 24, 2019 at 3:01 pmI posted in the shortbread recipe. 😊
Lisa Heddens
October 24, 2019 at 3:07 pmI commented on Cowboy Caviar. Very good!
Elissa Busey
October 24, 2019 at 3:11 pmI commented on the mashed potatoes post. Looks awesome! Congrats on your 10 years 🙂
Lacy
October 24, 2019 at 3:12 pmHappy 10 years! I left a comment on one of your family posts❤ you are such an inspiration ❤
Jennifer Sizemore
October 24, 2019 at 3:27 pmCommented on the buttery mashed potato post because, well ….mashed potatoes. Enough said!!! Yum!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter this awesome giveaway too☺️
Stephanie
October 24, 2019 at 3:29 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I commented on the roasted asparagus.
Pam Fletcher
October 24, 2019 at 3:51 pmSweet baby!!
I commented on your Chicken Piccata recipe. Thanks for 10 years of great recipes and sharing your sweet family. I’m looking forward to many more!
Audra Horm
October 24, 2019 at 3:53 pmI posted on the potstickers recipe. They look great! Congratulations on 10 years and your newest “Little”.
April Wharton
October 24, 2019 at 3:55 pmI left a comment on your “This week” From Oct 11th. So good to see extended family visits. Made some cookies today that you posted, Salted Brown Butter Chocolate chip cookies. They are yummy.
Lauren
October 24, 2019 at 4:01 pmI commented on the spinach artichoke dip recipe. I’m so excited to try all these recipes! The looks amazing!
Susan Meyer
October 24, 2019 at 4:04 pmI left one on the soup recipe.. excited to try it
Susan Meyer
October 24, 2019 at 4:05 pmCongratulations on 10 yrs 💙💙
Kim
October 24, 2019 at 4:10 pmI posted on the crepe recipe. Very yummy!!
Denise Cottrell
October 24, 2019 at 4:15 pmHello, congrats on new baby. I commented on your oven roasted asparagus post. Yumm yumm
Cara
October 24, 2019 at 4:15 pmI followed the instructions. Left a cimnent on another blog of yours
Cindy Rosenstein
October 24, 2019 at 4:18 pmI posted on your beautiful fall family photos!
Brooke D.
October 24, 2019 at 4:20 pmI commented on the buttery corn casserole recipe. Can’t wait to try it for Thanksgiving.
Heather Brooks
October 24, 2019 at 4:24 pmCongrats on 10 years, I”ve been following you most of them. I love seeing your family in NYC its one of my fav cities on earth. Thank you for all the recipes over the years and for sharing your life with us. I commented on the Cheesy Taco Pasta because its the one my family loves most.
Christina Cramer
October 24, 2019 at 4:26 pmLeft a comment on the pecan pie.
Mary Jones
October 24, 2019 at 4:33 pmI went to the Sweet and Sour Meatball recipe. Looks like a good one to try.
Emily Dudley
October 24, 2019 at 4:35 pmI commented on the Apple Crumb Cake. Looks delicious!!!
Patti Beardslee
October 24, 2019 at 4:36 pmI commented on your chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe… looks amazing, I will definitely be trying it out!
Carrie
October 24, 2019 at 4:45 pmWow! 10 years how awesome! Congrats! I commented on The Guide to Picky Eaters! Great post! Thanks!
Katie Rogers
October 24, 2019 at 4:58 pmI commented on Craigo’s breadsticks recipe. Thank you for sharing your skills with us and an opportunity to enter your contest. 😀
Jodi S.
October 24, 2019 at 4:59 pmCommented on the shortbread cookie post!
Lydia Steed
October 24, 2019 at 5:01 pmLeft my comment on the Black Forest cake recipe!
Abby
October 24, 2019 at 5:05 pmI left a comment on the buttery apple crisp. yum! Congrats on 10 years!
Autumn Dailey
October 24, 2019 at 5:07 pmLeft my comment on Welcome Baby Porter
Nicole
October 24, 2019 at 5:14 pmI left a comment on the Classic Hummes recipe. Congratulations!
Ramona Humphrey
October 24, 2019 at 5:18 pmI left a comment on your latest family post about choosing a new SUV. I’ve followed your posts since before your third child came along. You have really great recipes and it’s refreshing to see relatable stories with your family. Thank you for sharing all these years and congratulations!
Cyndi Hernandez
October 24, 2019 at 5:20 pmCongrats on 10 years! I posted on your THE BEST BANANA NUT BREAD RECIPE. So, so good. Thanks so much!
Belinda Davis
October 24, 2019 at 5:21 pmWas looking for your cowboy caviar recipe for Thanksgiving and found this post. I did my commenting on that post cuz i love it!
Amy Farrell
October 24, 2019 at 5:21 pmI posted on the pb fudge recipe (can’t wait to try it this weekend) and on the beef stew recipe. Made that tonight, huge family hit! My son who is 5 licked his bowl clean, literally ha!! My family and I love your recipes!
Vickie gosling
October 24, 2019 at 5:22 pmI posted on the shortbread cookie recipe post! Congrats to you! Love you’d blog!!! I need to win this!!!
Nita
October 24, 2019 at 5:35 pmCongratulations on 10 years! 🎉🎊🎉🧡🤩
Left a post on those delicious deviled eggs!
Thank you and much success on the next 10 years!
Nita
Kolleen Head
October 24, 2019 at 6:02 pmHave enjoyed your blog over the yrs and fun tomwatch your fa,ily grow.
Love the recipes too!
Emma
October 24, 2019 at 7:01 pmLeft a comment on your post called this week at the Brennan’s.
Emily Peters
October 24, 2019 at 7:05 pmI left a comment on your scrumptious Pecan Pie recipe…which for sure will be featured on my dessert table for Thanksgiving Dinner this year….thanks Lauren for all your Delicious recipes…hello from sunny CA
Deanna
October 24, 2019 at 7:06 pmI left a comment on the lemon crinkle cookies! Congratulations on 10 years!
Kirsten
October 24, 2019 at 7:11 pmHi! I left a comment on the Tuna Casserole recipe post! Can’t wait to try it out!
jen seeley
October 24, 2019 at 7:43 pmLeft a comment on your new arrival post =) But I have tried and like a lot of your recipes too =) That’s great on 10 years!