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
Lori Gasser
October 30, 2019 at 3:46 amLeft comment
June
October 30, 2019 at 4:26 amThanks for all of your recipes!
Rachelle Hetzel
October 30, 2019 at 5:28 amLeft a reply in the recipes page. You’re one of my favorite bloggers!
Sharidan Dillon
October 30, 2019 at 7:47 amI left a comment on another post.
Ashley
October 30, 2019 at 8:22 amDone and congrats 🥰🥰
Paula
October 30, 2019 at 11:09 amI commented on the pecan pie recipe. Can’t wait to try it. Congrats on 10 years of blogging, that’s quite an accomplishment!
Tracy D
October 30, 2019 at 4:19 pmPosted on Baby Porter’s adorableness!
Michelle Frogge
October 30, 2019 at 5:04 pmI left a comment on another post for tomato bisque!
Kristi
October 30, 2019 at 5:27 pmLeft a comment on our favorite pumpkin cookie recipe!
Neng Lena Vang-Mrabet
October 30, 2019 at 6:15 pmI made a post on your Sugar Cookie recipe! Thank you for all that you do to give us yummy, easy and delicious recipes to follow. I’ve been following you since your babies were little. Congrats on the littlest one! He is sure handsome.
Rhonda
November 4, 2019 at 11:07 amI commented on a recipe post.
Rebecca Sagen
November 4, 2019 at 11:18 amJust left a comment! I love reading your blog and keeping up with your sweet family. Your recipes are amazing! Cheers to 10 years! 🙂
Shelli Bender
November 4, 2019 at 11:26 amI am totally bummed! I just got this email! I know you just had beautiful Porter, so time is precious to you. But where is this post that I didn’t get it till Nov? yet everyone hasa.ready commented. Oh well.
I love you and all the family and the recipes. I have probably followed you at least 6 or 7 years. Well since Blake was born.
My dream now that I have moved to the east coast (Vermont) is to get my butt into New York and possibly have lunch with all of you. I know that will be impossible to meet Gordon but I would love to meet you and the kids.!
Congratulations on hitting 10 years! May we have at least another 10 years more!!!
Jan Grundtner
November 4, 2019 at 11:37 amLauren, this isn’t so much to be in the drawing but to say Thank you for the great blog all these years, I’ve been reading your blog since Blake was very young and your had started Fix Stitch. I loved the blogs where you shared the clothes with us ;)) You got me started on it!! And my best purse/bags have come from Fix Stitch, so thank you for that!! Are you still using Fix Stitch? I stopped it over the summer but plan on picking it back up for winter again. Have a great November and Thanksgiving!
Cyndie
November 4, 2019 at 11:38 amLove your blog. I left a comment on the white chicken chili post.
Jacinda zerr
November 4, 2019 at 11:40 amI just commented on rocky road brownie recipe! I just started following u a month ago – wish I knew about you 10 years ago!
Corene
November 4, 2019 at 12:14 pmI left a comment on your Black Forest Cake recipe, definitely going to try that recipe!
Suzi Hudgens
November 4, 2019 at 12:19 pmI made a comment on the Puppy Chow recipe, 5/15/2019. 🙂
rosa
November 4, 2019 at 12:39 pmten years already! Congratulations. You have a beautiful family… I left a post regarding your family. GOD BLESS!!!
Cathy Jeppsen
November 4, 2019 at 2:05 pmI left a comment on a recipe. Thanks!
Chandana Hathi
November 4, 2019 at 3:09 pmCongratulations!!!!! Thank you for sharing your journey and all your recipes. I have commented on the Shortbread Cookie recipe.
Denise Henderson
November 4, 2019 at 3:12 pmI left a comment on the sweet corn chowder with sausage recipe. All time fave around my family! Happy 10 year Anniversary!!
Marcia S.
November 4, 2019 at 3:16 pmI left a comment on one of my favorite soups! Your Chicken Pot Pie soup is a family favorite!
Dorraine Coulter
November 4, 2019 at 3:19 pmI commented on the Summer Snack Box, perfect idea for my picky 7 year old! Thank you for so many great recipes Lauren!
Marleen Valdes
November 4, 2019 at 3:19 pmLeft message on your Snickerdoodle recipe…
Love reading your blog abt NYC…
I’m abt 20 minutes away in N.J..
Susanne
November 4, 2019 at 3:24 pmI left a comment on https://laurenandgordon.net/perfect-every-time-snickerdoodle-cookies/#comment-706954
Judith Mishler
November 4, 2019 at 3:28 pmI posted on This is what happened the last two weeks.
Linda
November 4, 2019 at 3:41 pmPosted on your Cinnabon recipe…looking forward to making them this weekend. Congratulations on 10 years…love your blog and your recipes.
Michelle Flanagan
November 4, 2019 at 3:50 pmI commented on your pumpkin chocolate chip bread. I enjoy reading about your family ❤️ It reminds me of when my 4 children were growing up and how crazy and wonderful life was!
Maria W
November 4, 2019 at 4:00 pmHi! I left a comment under a travel blog about Amsterdam because I love travel stories. I really enjoy reading about your family adventures and I’ve tried lots of recipes from you site, too!
Christy H
November 4, 2019 at 4:15 pmIt took me a while to find it, but I commented on the post when Eddie had his hair cut. I remember like it was yesterday when we cut our son’s hair! Love watching your family grow and so enjoy your always yummy recipes.
Emily North
November 4, 2019 at 4:30 pmI commented on the 3 way avocado post. When you initially posted the recipe I made the buffalo blue for our family and they love it. It has become a favorite!! Congrats on your new baby and 10 years!! Love the recipes
Connie Pruitt
November 4, 2019 at 4:36 pmLeft a comment on your stromboli recipe. I can’t wait to try it!!! And wow, 10 years is awesome! I’m just starting to try to blog. Congratulations!
Phyllis Zimmerman
November 4, 2019 at 4:40 pmWow 10 years. Congratulations. I commented on the snickerdoodles. My hubby’s favs.
Sandra B.
November 4, 2019 at 4:52 pmYou are the one who got us to eat turkey!! I always come to you for my turkey recipes and I thank you! I commented on your Juicy Turkey Burgers.
Pat
November 4, 2019 at 4:57 pmCommented on Peanut Butter Fudge. Congratulations!
Lori Theisen
November 4, 2019 at 5:06 pmI commented on AMAZING PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE, It looks so yummy.
Wendy Ferdinand
November 4, 2019 at 5:08 pmI posted a comment on your potstickers recipe…yum, and thank you!!
Cher r
November 4, 2019 at 5:41 pmI left a comment on the no bake cheese cake page.. so many things to comment on you and your family (make me want to visit Maine) all your fabulous recipes (trying to find where I stowed your 42 recipes for schooldays? Looked good to me just me you did another simian list). You are amazing as a mom and coo and travel coordinator 😊
Jacque Avant
November 4, 2019 at 6:12 pmI left my comment on your Snickerdoodle recipe page. Cant wait to try them. So glad I found you.
Jacque Avant
November 4, 2019 at 6:16 pmLeft my comment on the Snickerdoodle recipe page. Cant wait to try them
Shelly
November 4, 2019 at 7:20 pmI left a comment on your Easy Amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake. It looks absolutely fabulous!!!
Carrie
November 4, 2019 at 7:49 pmCommeented on the short bread cookies…I might have to make some this week. Why wait for the holidays?
Tamie L Taenzler
November 5, 2019 at 3:31 amI left a comment on your SIMPLE SUNDAY MEATLOAF RECIPE.
robin
November 5, 2019 at 3:33 amI left my comment on perfect scalloped potatoes
Michelle LaGreca
November 5, 2019 at 4:38 amHello Friend, well feels that way! Love your blog!
I enjoy so may recipes…but just made Banana Bread
So I posted on that receipe!
Keep going strong!
Diane White
November 5, 2019 at 4:47 amI left a comment on your lemon crinkle cookies because I’m making them today! I need to fight the gray, rainy, frigid weather here in Pittsburgh with them! Keep the great recipes coming (and pics of your sweet family).
Robin Rabie
November 5, 2019 at 5:19 amI left a comment on what I am sure is going to be my new favorite recipe “Amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake.”
Janie Moore
November 5, 2019 at 5:32 amShoot! This blog post just showed up in my email this morning so there’s no chance for me to win the prize. :*(.
I went ahead and left a comment on your Magnolia Bakery Pumpkin Gingerbread Banana Pudding post though because we love it at our house. I’ve already planned on making it again this year for Thanksgiving. Last year I divided the pudding up into clear plastic cups and topped each with a dollop of whipped cream and a gingersnap cookie. They were adorable and everyone loved them!
Thanks Lauren for all you do Lauren. Happy 10th anniversary!
Debbie Landrum
November 5, 2019 at 6:22 amI went to travel to post a comment because I want to visit NYC so badly, but I have tried and love your recipes!