
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
Shelby
October 28, 2019 at 1:53 amI commented on your Korean Beef recipe. Thanks for sharing for 10 years 🙂
Courtney
October 28, 2019 at 5:23 amLeft a comment on This week at the Brennans’ from October 19th.
Karen
October 28, 2019 at 8:04 amI left a comment on One Month of Crockpot Meals.
Congratulations on 10 years!!
Peggy
October 28, 2019 at 8:17 amI just posted a comment on your funeral potatoes post. Congratulations on 10 years !!
Alexis Newville
October 28, 2019 at 8:59 amJust tried your Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (left a comment there). They are amazing!! I love the variety and ease of your recipes. Thank you!!
Kristin Palmieri
October 28, 2019 at 9:00 amThe pumpkin sugar cookies look amazing and I cannot wait to make and try them! I left a comment under the post! 🎃🎃🎃
Jessica
October 28, 2019 at 9:01 amI’ve left a couple of comments…one on the pecan cobbler recipe.
Robin
October 28, 2019 at 9:01 amI left a comment on your Spinach artichoke dip!!
Chelcie Vassallo
October 28, 2019 at 9:01 amDone!
I found the fish taco recipe, I cannot wait to try them!
Thank you for the chance to win 🙂
And congratulations on ten years!! That’s impressive.
Janet
October 28, 2019 at 9:02 amI left a comment. I love your recipes! Thanks so much for sharing! Great giveaway too!
Florence G uplobke
October 28, 2019 at 9:07 amI left a comment on another post.
Lisa Johnson
October 28, 2019 at 9:07 amCongratulations on 10 years! Commented on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Love that one.
Danielle
October 28, 2019 at 9:08 amCongratulations on 10 years! Here is to the next 10!!! I commented on another post (recipe I want to make!)
Aundrea
October 28, 2019 at 9:11 amLeft a comment on the meatball recipe
Heidi Wilcoxson
October 28, 2019 at 9:12 amI left a comment on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread! I can’t wait to try it.
Cindy S
October 28, 2019 at 9:12 amI posted on Brown butter Alfredo pasta. I think it loved us as much as we loved it for an easy delicious family dinner!!
Debbie McCaffrey
October 28, 2019 at 9:13 amI left a comment on the crockpot chicken tortilla soup
Cindy Ashley
October 28, 2019 at 9:14 amCommented on the shortbread and printed it to make for Christmas.
Anna
October 28, 2019 at 9:15 amCommented on perfect chocolate chip cookie post
Micky
October 28, 2019 at 9:15 amCongratulations on 10 years!
I left a comment on your Maine post.
Love following all your family adventures.
Stacy
October 28, 2019 at 9:17 amDone…and done! Thank you!
Liz Taylor
October 28, 2019 at 9:17 amI’m from upstate NY and love NYC! I’ve since moved away many years ago and miss it dearly. I’m hoping to bring my kids there once they’re ready. I left a comment on your travel guide. Congrats on 10 years.
Lin
October 28, 2019 at 9:18 amCommented on the Italian Pasta salad post!!
jen
October 28, 2019 at 9:22 amI commented on the post I saw recently for pumpkin cheesecake bars. Swoon!
Rose
October 28, 2019 at 9:27 amI commented on your pumpkin cheesecake – looks so yummy! Congratulations on 10 years!!
Krista
October 28, 2019 at 9:29 amCommented on another post! ☺️
Jennifer Collins
October 28, 2019 at 9:30 amI left a comment on the broccoli salad recipe- btw, it’s a great recipe!
Margaret
October 28, 2019 at 9:33 amCongratulations on 10 years! Just left a comment on the pumpkin cheesecake. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for all your inspiration.
Savanna Saltsgaver
October 28, 2019 at 9:37 amI left a comment on the SKINNY white chili post. Happy 10 years!
Hailey Montoya
October 28, 2019 at 9:45 amLedger a comment on the salty browned butter cookies! Thank you!!
Emily
October 28, 2019 at 9:46 amI commented on recipe! Been following you for a while! Thanks for the opportunity!
Deb Mikesell
October 28, 2019 at 9:49 amI commented on lemon crinkle cookies. 🙂
Stacy Evans
October 28, 2019 at 9:51 amI left a comment on your peanut butter fudge post 😍
becca
October 28, 2019 at 9:54 amcommented! congratulations on ten years. love your blog!!
Kim Prebula
October 28, 2019 at 9:55 amLeft my comment on the pumpkin cheesecake. It’s fabulous! I have Loved all the recipes I have tried from your blog! Thank you!
Brookelyn Filbrun
October 28, 2019 at 9:56 amLeft a comment on your desserts.
Kristina
October 28, 2019 at 9:58 amLoved (and commented on) the NOLA post to plan our trip next month! Happy anniversary!
Leah
October 28, 2019 at 10:01 amLove your recipes!
Diane P
October 28, 2019 at 10:02 amCongratulations on 10 years! I’ve been following you for about 6 of those 10 (or from when you only had 1 child!)! I commented on your Cream of Cauliflower Soup post – I’ll be making it soon!
Emily Kelley
October 28, 2019 at 10:03 amCommented on your NYC travel post. Thanks for the ideas.
Julie Cortes
October 28, 2019 at 10:09 amDone! I had to comment on your Alfredo recipe because it’s a family favorite in our house. Three simple ingredients compared to so many ingredients in store bought sauce that doesn’t even taste as good. Even my picky eater loves it.
Terrie
October 28, 2019 at 10:21 amCommented on another post! Happy 10 year anniversary!
Nikki Reid
October 28, 2019 at 10:25 amI commented on the chocolate chip pumpkin bread. I love your blog and look forward to the weekly family updates! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Jen Martens
October 28, 2019 at 10:30 amDone!! Commented on your French toast casserole recipe. Looks delicious!
Cheryl
October 28, 2019 at 10:38 amI left a comment on your breakfast casserole. I have loved every recipe that I have tried.
Marilyn Calvo
October 28, 2019 at 10:39 amI left a comment on Ultimate Double Chocolate Pie. I have to say you are my go to person. Any time I need a recipe that I know will turn out and taste really good , I look to you! Thanks!
Shelley Morgan
October 28, 2019 at 10:48 amI posted on your Amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake. YUM!
Kelly LeCureux
October 28, 2019 at 11:00 amCongrats on 10 years!! I made a comment on your lasagna recipe!
Rebecca Hindman
October 28, 2019 at 11:04 amCommented on a recipe. Congrats on 10 years!
Irene Paxinos
October 28, 2019 at 11:11 amMade a comment donut cake delicious! Congratulations on ten wonderful recipe years!