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
Dallas
October 22, 2019 at 7:15 pmI posted a comment on one of your travel post. What a wonderful accomplishment 10 years of blogging. Next maybe we can have a reality cooking blog show…
Angie Heitman
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmHi I commented Butterfinger Rolo Truffles 3 ingredients amazed me & I can’t wait to try w my kids for Halloween🎃🎃 treats …
Peggy Brown
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmPosted on your Pecan Pie recipe post. Love your blog! Keep up the great recipes!
Laura
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmHappy 19 years! I posted a comment on your artichoke dip recipe!
Thanks!
Laura
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmI meant 10 years lol
Melissa D.
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmGreat time for a giveaway as I hadn’t read your most recent weekly update yet! 🙂 Glad you all were able to get out of the city for a bit and get to the orchard! Congrats on your blogging achievement!
Raegan
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmI commented on your creamy slow cooker beef stew 😘😘
Jennifer
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmI posted on the Cowboy Caviar recipe. It’s one of my favorites!
Michelle Scott
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 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. Congratulations to you and your adorable family. ❤️🙏🏼
Irene
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmI commented at the zucchini’s
Mary Beth Mancini
October 22, 2019 at 7:16 pmHi – I commented on your chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe. Thanks!
Elaine Bonifacio
October 22, 2019 at 7:17 pmHappy 10 years!! I commented on the shepherds pie post from quite a while ago. It was the first recipe of yours that I had tried and still love it. It’s been so fun reading your blog and watching your family grow. Come back to Oregon!
Whitney Johns
October 22, 2019 at 7:17 pmCongrats on 10 years! I’m glad I found your blog. I’m always in need of recipes. I commented on the browned butter Alfredo ravioli to enter for the gift card. Thanks for a great opportunity!
Raegan
October 22, 2019 at 7:17 pmI commented on your creamy slow cooker beef stew 😘
Jenni R
October 22, 2019 at 7:17 pmFound the post about picky eaters and posted! Thank you for the chance to win! I love your blog ❤️
Sharona
October 22, 2019 at 7:17 pmI posted on your easiest Belgian waffles– can’t wait to try them and congrats!
Kristie Haynes
October 22, 2019 at 7:18 pmI posted a comment on your Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe! Thank you!
Lyn DiFilippo
October 22, 2019 at 7:18 pmHappy 10 years! I left a comment on the bruschetta recipe. It is just 1 of my favorites. I love following you and your cute family.
Sarai montes
October 22, 2019 at 7:18 pmPick me! 🙋♀️.. I left a comment in the Amazing Italian Cream Cake.. 🎂 can’t wait to try it out .
Kimball Mullins
October 22, 2019 at 7:18 pmI can’t wait to try the pumpkin sugar cookies. They look so good 🎃 🍪 😋. That was the post I comments on. thanks! Love the IG posts and recipies!!
Mary Beth Mancini
October 22, 2019 at 7:19 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I left a comment on your pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Thanks!
Diana T
October 22, 2019 at 7:19 pmCommented on The Best Crepe Recipe
Thank you for your amazing hard work. When I am looking for a new recipe I just google Lauren’s Latest and whatever I am looking for 😊
Lili Marlene González Lara
October 22, 2019 at 7:19 pmHi Lauren, I left a comment on your lemon crinkle cookies recipe (then I realized I had already made a comment there like a year ago). Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary blogging!! many more to come. The Lord bless you and your family.
Sarah
October 22, 2019 at 7:19 pmChocolate Fudge Pie. Oh my!!! You’re my favorite.
Pam Perry
October 22, 2019 at 7:19 pmCongratulations on 10 years of sharing your life! I commented on slow cooker pulled pork.
Kourtney A
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmLeft a comment on your butter pie crust recipe… So many great tips on how to make it better crust! Can’t wait to make a pie this year 🙂
Connie Dolan Porter
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmI posted on your website about the yummy sugar cookies.
Jacquelyn murphy
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmCongrats on 10 years! I’ve been following along for a few years now. So many of your recipes have inspired me to try new things. I commented on the crepe recipe, I can not to give them a shot!
Sarah Hollands
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmI left a comment on the Crepes recipe. Congratulations on 10 years, it’s an amazing milestone.
Melody
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmThis is so lovely.❤️ I posted my comment on your caramel apple cinnamon buns with cream cheese frosting.😍
Stephanie Barlow
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmHello! I left a comment on your lemon crinkle cookie recipe! Can’t wait to make these this holiday season, I love how versatile they are! Congratulations on 10 years blogging! And as always, thank you for sharing!
Kim Wennerlind
October 22, 2019 at 7:20 pmI commented on your Banana Pudding recipe! Happy 10 years! Thank you for all of your yummy and easy recipes!!
Pamela Hadi
October 22, 2019 at 7:21 pmCongratulations on 10 years! What an amazing accomplishment! I left a comment on your big batch pumpkin bread, which I’m all ready to bake up!
Lisa
October 22, 2019 at 7:21 pmJust commented on your classic chicken noodle soup recipe! Seeing what you are cooking inspires me to get back into the kitchen, even though I am a non stop busy mom. Thank you for reminding me that I can do it and it doesn’t have to be hard!
Whitney S
October 22, 2019 at 7:21 pmI left a comment on the pb fudge recipe! It looks so good. I have been wanting to make some along with my rocky road fudge for Christmas. Thanks!!
Megan nelson
October 22, 2019 at 7:21 pmCommented on banana peanut butter bread you’ve got such talent please keep this up I love looking for you on Facebook
Julie
October 22, 2019 at 7:21 pmHello! Commented on the Cowboy Caviar recipe! Looks sooo delicious! Thanks so much!!
Bethany Brusse
October 22, 2019 at 7:22 pmLeft a comment on brown butter Alfredo! Your blog is hands down my favorite. Thanks for sharing with us!
Susan Bush
October 22, 2019 at 7:22 pmI commented on the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread! Congratulations on 10 years, and look forward to many more!
Zoë
October 22, 2019 at 7:22 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I guess that means I’ve been a lurker for about that long, lol! I commented on your Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole recipe.
Anita Stokes
October 22, 2019 at 7:22 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I left a comment on your breakfast casserole recipe.
Rebeca
October 22, 2019 at 7:22 pmHi Lauren,
I left a comment on your “ULTIMATE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PIE RECIPE”. Can’t wait to try it! 😊 I love seeing all the hard work that you have put into your blog! It’s amazing! ☺ Congrats to 10 years of blogging! 😛😁
Holly T
October 22, 2019 at 7:23 pmI commented of pretzel dogs dippers. I make the pretzel dogs for football Saturdays. Congrats on10 years!
Amber
October 22, 2019 at 7:23 pmCongrats on 10 years! I love watching your family grow! I also love all your recipes and know when I try one it is going to be good! I commented on the meatball post!
Brandi Sega
October 22, 2019 at 7:23 pmI left a comment on the peanut butter banana bread ❤ Sounds and looks amazing!!
Megan
October 22, 2019 at 7:23 pmCongratulations on 10 years! I still remember finding your blog… I think 8 years ago now and going through and trying everything.
I left a comment here https://laurenandgordon.net/simple-chili/ because I know I can’t go wrong trying a new recipe and I have been looking for a chili recipe.
Here’s to your first 10 and to the future!
Leah Yoder
October 22, 2019 at 7:23 pmI commented on your Classic hummus recipe. It looks so simple and delicious! I am going to make it for my family soon!
Jane Wismans
October 22, 2019 at 7:24 pmI left a comment on your crock pot bolognese sauce. It sounds fabulous and will be delicious tomorrow night. Thanks for all the recipes you bring to us.
Amanda
October 22, 2019 at 7:24 pmCongrats on 10 years! You’re a real trooper, sticking with us all, even with all life’s changes. (I commented on your Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Alfredo recipe because it was wonderful and I was so happy to stumble upon it again!)
Melissa Hughes
October 22, 2019 at 7:24 pmI left a comment on the Sunday meat loaf dinner recipe /post. Thanks for the GREAT recipe!
Hannah
October 22, 2019 at 7:24 pmLove following your meal ideas and real posts. It’s refreshing and you have great, easy family recipes