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
Joan Derenzo
October 28, 2019 at 11:14 amComment left on goulash
Ashley Fox
October 28, 2019 at 11:17 amCongrats on 10 years! Left a comment on you berry pie with streusel topping! Thanks!
Ashley K
October 28, 2019 at 11:41 amI left a comment on SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS and oh man those sound delish!
Dawn Hearne
October 28, 2019 at 11:42 amCommented on the Pressure Cooker Ziti recipe!
Jodie Snow
October 28, 2019 at 11:54 amI left a comment on this post –
BANANA CREAM PIE WITH TOASTED COCONUT
and now I am gonna make this pie! : )
Elaine Billings
October 28, 2019 at 12:13 pmI left a comment on your shortbread cookie recipe. Yumm yumm!
Heide Beierle
October 28, 2019 at 12:49 pmI left a comment on Taco Lettuce Wraps~Yum!
Tina Manning
October 28, 2019 at 1:07 pmCommented on the breakfast casserole
Mary J Burton
October 28, 2019 at 1:09 pmLeft a comment about your kale/strawberry salad. I use many of your recipes at the assisted living where I work! Thank you and congratulations!
Nicky Goeman
October 28, 2019 at 1:16 pmCommented on Soft Zucchini Bread Recipe!
Congratulations on 10 years!
Ambre covey
October 28, 2019 at 1:46 pmDone! I posted on the asparagus…so yummy! I love following your blog the recipes are awesome and easy!
Allison Barker
October 28, 2019 at 2:22 pmI left a comment on another post. Thanks so much for the opportunity! I love your blog! Also, congratulations on 10 amazing years!
Allison
Emily Voelker
October 28, 2019 at 3:20 pmCommented on the crockpot sloppy joes post.
Gayle Evetts
October 28, 2019 at 4:00 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I enjoy your family updates, and of course the real-life recipes. One of my favorites is the no-fail pizza dough, with the attached cheesy bread sticks instructions. I left a comment on that post :).
Angie Shen
October 28, 2019 at 4:30 pmLeft you a comment on another post. Long time follower, first time commenting!
Sarah Holmes
October 28, 2019 at 4:35 pmCongrats on 10 years! That’s awesome. I left a comment on your lasagna recipe. Love following you on your adventures 🙂
Christa
October 28, 2019 at 5:04 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I commented on the corn-peach-basil-burrata salad. It’s fantastic.
Abby
October 28, 2019 at 5:14 pmI left a comment about pie crust!
Seana
October 28, 2019 at 5:26 pmI posted a comment on your delicious Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup recipe
Paula
October 28, 2019 at 5:48 pmCongrats on 10 years! Love the family updates and the recipes. I commented on pumpkin bread with chocolate chips…..sooooo good!
Suze
October 28, 2019 at 6:01 pmCongrats on 10!!!! I left a comment on another post!
Lori Meyers
October 28, 2019 at 6:26 pmHi! My comment was on the oven baked chicken fajitas! Congratulations on 10 years!
Chantelle
October 28, 2019 at 6:29 pmI left a comment on another post. Thank you so much for all of the recipe inspiration! I use a lot of your yummy recipes in our weekly rotation. Congratulations on 10 years!
Tracy
October 28, 2019 at 6:50 pmCommented on the mashed potato recipe!
Aimee
October 28, 2019 at 6:59 pmCommented on a cauliflower soup recipe. Thank you!
Cindy
October 28, 2019 at 7:14 pmI left my comment on the Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, yum!
Kelley
October 28, 2019 at 8:06 pmLeft a comment on our favorite twice baked potatoes. I cannot thank you enough for all the recipes!
Natalie Jensen
October 28, 2019 at 8:17 pmYeah to 10 years and here’s to many more!!! I just commented on your family post from Oct. 10th.
Cindy Denison
October 28, 2019 at 10:11 pmI commented on the Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, yum!
Cynthia S Long
October 29, 2019 at 2:40 amI left a message on you 9/19/19 post that welcomed new baby Porter.
Emily Wallace
October 29, 2019 at 5:10 amWent to the lemon crinkle recipe to sing it’s praises – it’s a famous recipe throughout my extended family now! Thanks for being you and keeping all your content so real. Love all your recipes and look forward to more!
Inez Chappell
October 29, 2019 at 6:24 amI commented on your pumpkin pie bars! Enjoy your recipes and following your beautiful family!!
Amy Kletzing
October 29, 2019 at 7:34 amCommented on the spinach artichoke dip. I love all your recipes and enjoy following your blog. Congratulations on making the 10 year milestone.
Mary Florance
October 29, 2019 at 7:37 amI commented on Lemon Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Donna
October 29, 2019 at 7:43 amI commented on the amazing pumpkin cheesecake. Congrats on 10 years! Love your recipes
Becky
October 29, 2019 at 8:09 amCongratulations on reaching 10 years! I do not remember how I found you but I have been following you from the beginning. I love your sweet family and wonderful recipes. I left a comment on your Sunday Meatloaf recipe.
Kavi
October 29, 2019 at 8:14 amCongratulations!! Here’s to several more 10 year anniversaries.
I also left a comment on another post 🙂
Andrea
October 29, 2019 at 8:33 amI left a comment on our favorite appetizer “buffalo chicken dip”!
Kelsey
October 29, 2019 at 9:13 amI commented on your pumpkin cobbler recipe, which I CANNOT WAIT TO EAT AGAIN.
Amber Miller
October 29, 2019 at 10:21 amI commented on your new meatoaf recipe!
Julie Fleck
October 29, 2019 at 11:23 amI left a comment on my favorite easy meal- Creamy Balsamic chicken. It’s the one that brought me to your blog! Thanks for sharing some great recipes, fun family insights, and most importantly – you and your time. Congrats on the newest member to your family!!
Sarah Noble-Moag
October 29, 2019 at 1:06 pmI’m anxious to try the pumpkin cheesecake bars for out of town guests this weekend. I also came back to a recipe i had saved earlier – Bang Bang Chicken. Headed home now to get started. Keep up the great work! Keep the faith- Sarah
Pamela Palmer
October 29, 2019 at 1:50 pmCongrats on the new baby boy. Such a lovely family. Your recipes are great. I left a brief statement on the pizza monkey bread recipe.
Debbie Donaldson
October 29, 2019 at 2:17 pmCongrats on 10 years of delicious recipes🎉
Commented on “No Bake Cheesecake”
Trilby C
October 29, 2019 at 5:02 pmCouldn’t resist leaving a comment on the meatloaf recipe post. My family LOVES a good meatloaf! Congrats on this amazing milestone!
Joann Kauffman
October 29, 2019 at 5:59 pmCommented on the bread sticks post.
I love reading your blog and trying new recipes you post. Thanks.
Maria Amato
October 29, 2019 at 6:13 pmI left a comment on the Irish Beef Stew which I cannot wait to make❤️
Suniya
October 29, 2019 at 7:04 pmHi Lauren!
Left a comment on your blog post ‘What’s in my Camera bag’!
Absolutely love your blog! 💕
Thanks for the amazing recipesssss
Kristen Dietrich
October 29, 2019 at 8:56 pmCommented on the pumpkin cheesecake post!
Marina
October 30, 2019 at 3:40 amI left a comment on your Stromboli post, the first one I read from you 5 years ago!