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
Inge Flinn
October 22, 2019 at 7:04 pmHi Lauren, I left a comment on your 50 easy healthy school lunch ideas. I love following you and your beautiful family on Instagram!
Tracey
October 22, 2019 at 7:05 pmCongratulations on 10 years. I discovered your site right after you left Oregon. Everything I’ve tried is so delicious and the steps so clear to follow. I’ve commented on the crepe recipe (my personal favorite).
Jennifer
October 22, 2019 at 7:06 pmI left a comment under your Easy Pie Crust recipe. Can’t wait to try it this weekend! Thanks for posting so many yummy recipes! 😊
Jennifer Rager
October 22, 2019 at 7:06 pmI posted on the Fail proof Dough because it is unbelievable just like the rest of your recipes that I have tried! Happy 10 year Anniversary!
Brittany Shadduck
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmI love this one too! Never fails me.
Ann-Marie DeGeeter
October 22, 2019 at 7:06 pmHappy ten years!!! Here’s to many many more! posted on the pulled pork nachos!! Yum I seriously need to try those!!
Michelle
October 22, 2019 at 7:06 pmI commented on the lemon crinkle cookie recipe. I can not wait to try those bad boys.
Brittany Shadduck
October 22, 2019 at 7:06 pmCongrats! What a huge milestone. I’ve been flowing along for 6 years. Love your recipes but also love reading about your sweet family and adventures. 🙂
I commented on CROCKPOT SMOKED SAUSAGE & HASHBROWN CASSEROLE.
Haifa
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmLeft a comment on your Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Jessica Donovan
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmYou are just a doll! How kind of you to reward one of us for your success!!
I commented on homeade brownies 🙂
Jennifer Lord
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmLeft a comment on your easy baked chicken fajitas!
Jennifer Allen
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmI left a comment on your COOKIES N’ CREAM BROWNIE BARS recipe post. Thanks for the years of recipes.
Marcia
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmCongrats on 10 years! I left a comment on your apple cake recipe… yum!
Christy Boswell
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmHi Lauren! Congratulations on ten great years of blogging! I left a comment on your travel post about Maine. ( Which btw, has me SUPER excited to go !) This giveaway is so very kind of you!
Katie Parsons
October 22, 2019 at 7:07 pmI posted on your tri-tip stew recipe. Yum! Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary and the newest addition to your family!
Kristan Schrader
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmCongrats on 10 years! I love your blog.. Your family is precious! Your recipes….yum! I posted on the chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe! Cheers to many more fun blogging years!
Beth
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmJust commented on the pumpkin donut post! Congrats on 10 years!
Lauren Tester
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmCommented on roasted red pepper and goat cheese Alfredo…sooo good!
Kim Wennerlind
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmI commented on your Banana Pudding recipe. I have been eyeing it for a long time and can’t wait to make it! Thank you for your wonderful blog full of wonderful easy recipes!!!
Joy Brar
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmI left a comment on your favorite things posting. Because honestly I need a few of them. I enjoy your blog very much and congratulations on ten years.
Amanda Young
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmI commented on your this week at the Brennans’ where y’all went to an apple orchard! Congrats on 10 years!!
Amanda
October 22, 2019 at 7:08 pmCongratulations on 10 years!! It’s been so fun following along with your family!
I commented on your Hairy spider cookie recipe🍪 My son is going to help me make them and my daughter is going to take some back to college with her!
Kylee Strunk
October 22, 2019 at 7:09 pmCongrats on 10 years!
I left a comment on Welcome Baby Porter. 🙂
Thank you for doing this it is awesome.
Jennie Harper
October 22, 2019 at 7:09 pmCongrats on 10 years you have packed a lot in those 10 years! That is incredible and have genuinely enjoyed your recipes and have a ton tabbed either on Instagram or saved via FB. I left a comment under your Versailles post….and again congrats!
Trudy
October 22, 2019 at 7:09 pmI left a comment on which would you take to a picnic.. . Italian pasta salad all day 🧡. Thank you for the chance ❤
Megan Keno
October 22, 2019 at 7:09 pmI left my comment on the pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe! Because pumpkin, chocolate and carbs are the way to my heart! Happy anniversary love!!
Heather
October 22, 2019 at 7:09 pmI commented on the Cheesy Chicken spaghetti! Super yummy! Thank you for sharing your recipes and family with us!
Deborah
October 22, 2019 at 7:10 pmLeft my comment on perfect shortbread !!!
Jenafor Donng
October 22, 2019 at 7:10 pmLeft a comment in your shortbread cookie post. Happy 10th Anniversary Lauren. Love reading your blog and see your Instagram posts. Cheers fellow Canadian🤗
Blair Seymour
October 22, 2019 at 7:10 pmLeft my comment on your Portland food trucks post. 🙂
Kim Wennerlind
October 22, 2019 at 7:10 pmI commented on you banana pudding recipe! Yummy! Thanks for all your easy and delicious recipes!
Kim
October 22, 2019 at 7:11 pmCongratulations on 10 years of blogging! I left my comment on the glazed soft pumpkin cookies. They were delicious and I will definitely make them again. Thank you for doing this giveaway!
Patti Hurtt
October 22, 2019 at 7:11 pmI left a comment on your This Week at the Brennen’s where you took the trip and got pumpkins. Love your blog!
Shari
October 22, 2019 at 7:12 pmLove your energy and recipes! In honor of the season, I commented on your August post on pumpkin bread. Sooooo good! Thanks for sharing your love of food and life with us!
Denise
October 22, 2019 at 7:12 pmCongratulations on 10 years, that’s awesome 👏 I commented on the Peanut Butter Fudge recipe 😊
Kelly Johnson
October 22, 2019 at 7:12 pmI commented on the pecan pie recipe.
Shriya shetty
October 22, 2019 at 7:12 pmHey ! I left a comment on your latest this week at the Brennan’s post . Love the pictures you post and I am sooo excited about this giveaway. Happy 10 years of blogging!!
Lindsay
October 22, 2019 at 7:12 pmCommented on the baby Porter blog! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Tammy Sewell
October 22, 2019 at 7:13 pmCONGRATULATIONS on 10 years of blogging! I left a comment in the family section about your recent trip to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard. 🍂🍁🍎🎃
Jennifer Nibblett
October 22, 2019 at 7:13 pmI commented on the chocolate-pumpkin bread. Thanks so much for the give away ! What a kind gesture to celebrate your 10 years of hard work. You’re babies are adorable and I love the recipes. Thanks for inviting us into your life.
Melanie pickus
October 22, 2019 at 7:13 pmI left a comment on the salted caramel rice krispy recipes. Ive been following you for about 6 years now and i love your recipes. Congrats on your growing family.
Allison Y
October 22, 2019 at 7:13 pmI posted on the shortbread cookies. Can’t wait to try them! I love a good shirt bread!
Nancy middlebusher
October 22, 2019 at 7:13 pmHi Lauren .I really have been enjoying your recipes over the past 10 years ty.you have a beautiful family I always look forward seeing your recipes.i left a comment on your Halloween cookies🎃happy blessed holidays and happy 10 year anniversary hugs
Lisa
October 22, 2019 at 7:14 pmLeft a comment on your Easy Blackberry Crean Cheese Danish. Congratulations on 10 years!
AnnaMary
October 22, 2019 at 7:14 pmLeft a comment on the hashbrown egg nests recipe. I love your recipes.
Rogene Roden
October 22, 2019 at 7:14 pmLeft a comment on your yummy mac&cheese recipe
Michelle Scott
October 22, 2019 at 7:14 pmI left my comment on your Tuna Pasta Salad recipe because it’s our favorite and now I want some. It literally ALWAYS sounds good. Congrats to you and your adorable family. ❤️🙏🏼
Allison Y
October 22, 2019 at 7:15 pmI commented on the shortbread recipe. I love a good shortbread!
Shriya shetty
October 22, 2019 at 7:15 pmHey ! I left a comment on your latest this week at the Brennan’s post ! Love your pictures and reading what you write. I am very excited about this giveaway !! Happy 10 years of blogging♡♡♡♡
Rachel Embree
October 22, 2019 at 7:15 pmI commented on the Crockpot Hot Chocolate recipe. Congrats on 10 years 😊🦄
Rhonda Jones
October 22, 2019 at 7:15 pmI left a message on the welcome baby Porter post. Congrats on your 10yrs and many accomplishments!