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Category: Hospitality

Easeful hospitality is what modern scratch living is all about … keeping the focus on your guests and having a good time with them. The food is important, but it’s not the main thing!

Margherita Gougeres | © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 14, 2017November 1, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Margherita Gougeres: Puffy, Cheesy Goodness

Always Canada Day At the Cottage | © Marlene Cornelis
June 30, 2017November 12, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Canada Day 150 Celebration Menu Plan

A Second Birthday Party | © UrbanCottageLife.com 2017
April 3, 2017November 12, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

A Second Birthday Party on Hazel Street

Holiday Coffee Mingle
December 30, 2016November 12, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Holiday Hospitality ~ The Holiday Coffee Mingle

Carnival-Themed Birthday | © Urban Cottage Life.com
February 9, 2016November 24, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Carnival-Themed First Birthday Party

Little Hands | © Urban Cottage Life.com
December 11, 2015June 10, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

12 Tips for Hosting a Baby Shower

Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dinner | © Urban Cottage Life.com
October 12, 2015October 29, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Make Ahead Simplicity ❦ Happy Thanksgiving

Urban Cottage Kitchen | © UrbanCottageLife.com
September 25, 2015June 10, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Welcome To the Urban Cottage Kitchen

Sausage & Potato Frittata │ © Urban Cottage Life.com
July 9, 2015June 11, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Urban Cottage Hospitality: Brunch ❦ Sausage & Potato Frittata

Intensely Cumin Chickpeas | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
August 12, 2014June 11, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

On Hospitality and A Cumin Chickpea Dish

Gingerbread House Fun | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
January 3, 2014December 29, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Tips for a Successful Open House

December 15, 2012July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Memories of A Holiday Celebration Past

December 25, 2011August 5, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Christmas Dinner 2011

Modern Scratch Living is ….. ❧ scratch cooking
❧ modern twists on classics
❧ relaxed hospitality ….. Click Welcome, Start Here! to learn more.

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Get your January juice on! @foodbloggersca shares 7 snazzy juicing recipes from Canadian food bloggers (yours truly included). See the post here: http://bit.ly/juiceFBC. #juicing #canadianfoodbloggers A favourite among the soup recipes I’ve created. I made a pot tonight and enjoyed an extra big helping. Swipe to see what’s cooling in the fridge now ... another 8 or 9 meals! Link to blog in profile — look for Turkey, Cabbage & Squash Soup with Fennel Seeds. #soup #turkeysoup #makeaheadmeals #canadianfoodblogger #fbcigers #soupdesigner Pomegranate arils for a festive touch to this evening’s salad. #pomegranate #pomegranatearils #pomegranateseeds Santa came by early and put lots of goodies into these stockings for tomorrow’s family gathering. Yes, there are 12 stockings there ... I’m blessed beyond measure. Who knew make-ahead mashed potatoes could look so glamorous? I’ll finish cooling them on the tray in the fridge, then store them covered until Saturday’s dinner. And that potato cooking water is for the gravy base I made and froze on Monday. #makeahead #mashedpotatoes My favourite fella came by to keep me company today. #mysonsdog In the holiday baking mood? If you’re not, these recipes for cakes and breads from Canadian food bloggers will have you getting out your baking supplies! Via @foodbloggersca. Check it out on their site: www.foodbloggersofcanada.com. #holidaybaking #christmasbaking #baking It’s beginning to look a lot like ... children’s delight, family times, peaceful evenings in soft light, carols and hymns, and the spirit of giving ... Christmas. #christmasdecorations #chrisymastree #christmassleigh So I’ve made two traditional Belgian desserts for my aunt’s 80th birthday party today. More later ... now I have to make myself look as good as the treats, lol. #baking #belgianbaking

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Cooking can be a risky business, so please educate yourself on safe techniques and practices. I do my best to make sure the recipes I present are accurate, but typos and mistakes can happen. I am not responsible for any mishaps you incur as a result of the information on this blog, such as injuries (cuts, burns, etc. happen in the kitchen), food safety issues or ingredient costs if a recipe fails.

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