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bbtheslp's avatar

Erin, you are a gifted writer and your recipes regularly grace our table. Thank you for working so hard to encourage and support your posse. Have a beautiful New Year!

Erin Clarke's avatar

Happy New Year! THANK YOU, this means so much!

Callie's avatar

Love your site…it’s my go-to for recipes! Also enjoying your newsletter and its tips, product recommendations and especially the travel information.

Erin Clarke's avatar

So happy you are here!

Paula Gurnsey's avatar

Oh Erin! I just love your heart, your content and you! You are such a bright light in my day. When I see your newsletter in my inbox, it's the first one I want to read! I have tried numerous recipes and own all of your cookbooks. You are such a lovely, genuine soul and I love it! You are so honest and write with such compassion, that you rise above. You are doing a fantastic job!

Erin Clarke's avatar

Paula, you just made my day, thank you!!! This kind of support and encouragement is what keeps me going <3 Wishing you a joyful new year!

Averie In Real Life's avatar

Without a doubt, 2025 was the hardest year for food blogging. People don't really realize I don't think what AI and algorithms have done to digital creators. I have loosely had The French Laundry on my bucket list for 15-20 years. Maybe 2026 will be the year I succeed in snagging a reservation (trying tomorrow morning)! You and your sisters have the whitest and most beautiful teeth! Random but true!

Erin Clarke's avatar

My parents would VERY much appreciate the teeth comment, lol! They spent a lot on our braces (thanks mom and dad!)

Alexis G's avatar

Thank you Erin. I usually never read these but Im waiting in an airport and your subject line grabbed my attention — I think it was the holiday photo one which made me LOL — and I ended up reading every word. I’m going to try some of the things you mentioned. And I was so touched by your family Christmas in Kansas City. So wonderful how you all honor your family and yourselves. I lost my Dad at 29 and I think of him almost every day and all the conversations we never got to have as I got older and wiser. Fortunately I had my Mom until she was 94, but there are so many questions I would have loved to ask. Thanks for everything you do and I wish you a very happy, fulfilling, and prosperous 2026!

Alexis Genung

PS I just thought that since you are an influencer perhaps you could try an art product of mine! Seriously this only just occurred to me! LOL anyway I am @alexisgenungstudios on IG and alexisgenungstudios.com is my web site. Please look and maybe we could do something good together in 2026!

Erin Clarke's avatar

Alexis, I'm so glad you had a moment to read this! I totally know what you mean about having so many questions to ask. Wishing you a happy, fulfilling 2026 also! (and your work is stunning!)

Alexis G's avatar

Thank you Erin, that means a lot to me because I love your sense of aesthetics! I'll continue to follow you and I look forward to what you have in store for us this year!

Paula Gurnsey's avatar

I just looked at your site, very beautiful work!

Alexis G's avatar

Thank you Paula. Much appreciated and thank you for taking the time to look at my site!