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
Stacy
October 24, 2019 at 7:54 pmI left a comment on your meatloaf recipe 😀. Also, congrats on your 10 year blogging anniversary!
Lanita Canup
October 24, 2019 at 7:56 pmI left a comment on the chicken salad recipe ! Congratulations on 10 years!
Sue
October 24, 2019 at 8:24 pmI posted on mashed potatoes recipe. The cream cheese is a great addition to taste and texture.
Lisa G
October 24, 2019 at 11:25 pmI commented on your chicken noodle soup recipe. I never thought I would make homemade noodles, but you made it easy. Thank you for some many delicious recipes. Here’s to many more years ahead doing what you love.
Kay
October 25, 2019 at 1:11 amCongratulations on your milestones! Wishing you all the best as you embark to more years of fun blogging.
Also, commented on your Buttery Mashed Potato recipe ♡
Sarah - The Home Cook
October 25, 2019 at 2:43 amCongrats on 10 years! I left a comment on the BBQ chicken pizza recipe I’m making tonight.
Susanna Rogers
October 25, 2019 at 2:46 amLeft a comment on the delicious mash potatoes recipe!!! Cannot wait to try those for myself!! Happy 10th anniversary!!!🥳
Rhoda miller
October 25, 2019 at 3:19 amCongratulations, commented on the buttery mashed potatoes
Stella
October 25, 2019 at 3:40 amHi Lauren congrats!!!!!!! I posted on the chewy granola bars sections..
Karen
October 25, 2019 at 4:09 amI left a post on the sunday meatloaf post. Its delicious!
Anjanette Randolph
October 25, 2019 at 7:52 amI left a comment on your pecan pie post!
Rachel
October 25, 2019 at 7:55 amHuge congrats, Lauren!! Thank you thank you for sharing your sweetest heart & down to earth lifetakes through the years. I completely your blog – I just don’t ever have to vet anything. If you post it, I know it’s gonna be good, no trials necessary. I left a comment on your pumpkin sugar cookies. Best fall cookies I’ve ever made; people continue to ask if I’ll make more. 💯🎃🙌😁 Like I’m gonna tell them if I do 🤣🤷🎃😁 Congratulations!! 💥✨
Michelle Meyer
October 25, 2019 at 8:02 amI commented on the buttery mashed potatoes, Love them! Congrats on 10 years!
Nina J
October 25, 2019 at 8:45 amI left a comment on your NYC bucket list. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! I don’t know exactly how long I’ve been reading, but I was definitely already reading your blog when Blake was born.
Colleen
October 25, 2019 at 8:48 amHappy anniversary! I’ve been reading your blog since your Portland days (I’m in Seattle). Love your family updates. Just commented on the meatloaf recipe. Thank you for your hard work and for your generosity!
Christine Ford
October 25, 2019 at 9:21 amCongrats on 10 years! I commented on your Beautiful Maine post. Our favorite vacation destination!
Anu
October 25, 2019 at 10:30 amCongrats Lauren.
Love your blog.
Left a comment on the shortbread cookies post.
Keri Redman
October 25, 2019 at 11:18 amI commented on the spinach and artichoke dip. Thank you for all your recipes.
Stephanie
October 25, 2019 at 12:26 pmI commented on your Black Forest Cake recipe- can’t wait to try it out
Betty Ripley
October 25, 2019 at 12:40 pmI posted a comment on September 25th, which happens to be my birthday. It was announcing baby Porter!!!
Maui
October 25, 2019 at 12:50 pmHappy 10 years! I commented on your pb fudge! 😊😊😊
Sarah
October 25, 2019 at 3:06 pmI left a post on your FAMOUS BUTTER RICE….truly the best. I should have left the rest of the comment her about your family and you blog, but just know I think you are true to yourself and I appreciate that. Thanks for sharing your life with us!
Christel
October 25, 2019 at 3:24 pmI posted on the pumpkin cheesecake bars. Definitely going to try those this holiday season!!
Sara M
October 25, 2019 at 4:41 pmI left a comment on the Hungarian Goulash recipe. Looks like I need to make that soon.
Congrats on 10 years of blogging!
Kimberly C
October 25, 2019 at 6:45 pmI left a comment on the Ultimate Double Chocolate pie!! Congratulations on ten years!! So amazing!!!
Beth
October 25, 2019 at 6:52 pmCongratulations on the 10 year; I bet it went fast. I heard/read/saw someone once say ‘life is short; it’s just some days that are long.’
I commented on the ‘Roasted red pepper and goat cheese pasta’; I LOVVVEEE it and make it often. it reheats beautifully too; so I recommend making extra.
Jean Hagler
October 25, 2019 at 7:43 pmLeft my comment on Fail proof pumpkin pie
Thanks so much Lauren
I love to see your recipes!
Kim Orejel
October 25, 2019 at 7:49 pmHappy 10th anniversary!!! I posted on the butterfinger crack brownies!! Can’t wait to try them.
Vicki Skonieczny
October 26, 2019 at 3:59 amGood morning, I just posted a comment on your new baby Porter arrival!
Kari Bohrer
October 26, 2019 at 5:10 amCongratulations on sweet Porter and 10 years! I posted on your family post dated January 22, 2019. Here’s to 10 more years!
Maryann L
October 26, 2019 at 6:31 amI left my comment on the Creamy Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe. Congrats on 10 years!!!
Emily Lambert
October 26, 2019 at 7:21 amI left a comment on the chicken salad recipe. Everyone loves chicken salad. It would be a great addition to a party. Congratulations on your 10 years!
Ruth Breuer
October 26, 2019 at 8:47 amLeft a comment on mashed potatoes
Kimberli
October 26, 2019 at 9:51 amCongratulations on 10 yrs, it’s been so fun to follow your journey & watch your family grow! I love how real you are & your recipes are some of my favorites!! I commented on your cinnamon roll recipe, I can’t wait to make them!!
Jenny
October 26, 2019 at 12:09 pmI left a comment on Banana Bread Muffins! The best!
Christina M.
October 26, 2019 at 12:20 pm10 year – wow! That is a lot of work. My family had definitely been rewarded by all your yummy recipes!!! I just commented on your apple Carmel cinnamon rolls.
Jessica Hixon
October 26, 2019 at 12:20 pmLeft a comment!
Karen
October 26, 2019 at 1:24 pmVery Best Banana Bread
Jill
October 26, 2019 at 3:40 pmCongrats on 10 years, that’s amazing! I commented on the buttery mashed potatoes recipe😍!
Vikki Dugan
October 26, 2019 at 7:51 pmI commented on the Garlic and Herb Baked Cod. It is a regular in my weeknight rotation. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! 🎉
Etoil Anderson
October 26, 2019 at 9:39 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I left A comment on pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
Annette
October 26, 2019 at 10:35 pmCongratulations! That’s a wonderful accomplishment. So many times I think of creating a blog, but I don’t know what i’d talk about for a year, never mind 10 years.
I commented on the Brioche French Toast post.
Patti Harle
October 27, 2019 at 11:40 amI love your Sugar cookie bars recipe Congratulations from a Canadian follower
Leslie
October 27, 2019 at 4:11 pmI left a comment on the roasted asparagus recipe – got some asparagus and can’t wait to try. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging.
Levina
October 27, 2019 at 4:26 pmCommented on your cheesy garlic breadsticks
Kel
October 27, 2019 at 6:00 pmFun! I left my comment on Versailles. I would like to be back there visiting again soon!
Congrats on 10 years!!
https://laurenandgordon.net/versailles/
Hannah Bernik
October 27, 2019 at 6:39 pmLeft a comment on the breakfast casserole… congrats on 10 years!🥳
Jenna
October 27, 2019 at 7:18 pmHi Lauren. I commented on your recipe for baked cod. Thank you for continuing to create delicious recipes and for sharing your inspiration, creativity, tips and personal journey with us. Congratulations on your success! !
Cassie Walker
October 27, 2019 at 7:59 pmWhat a great giveaway! I left a comment on your most recent “this week” post. Congrats on 10 years!
Holly
October 27, 2019 at 10:57 pmI commented on pumpkin cheesecake!