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A Pretty Pink Birthday Cake ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
January 22, 2021February 4, 2021 Marlene Cornelis

Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Frosting ❦ Birthday Cake Prettiness

Kermis Tarte ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
December 8, 2020December 29, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Kermis Tarte ❊ A Treat for Holidays & Carnival Time

Cinnamon Loaf Coffee Cake | © UrbanCottageLIfe.com 2016
September 25, 2020November 21, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Cinnamon Loaf Coffee Cake ❤︎ Petje’s Cake

Hamburger Skillet Dinner with Potatoes & Tomatoes | © UrbanCottageLife.com
September 10, 2020September 16, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Hamburger, Potato & Tomato Skillet Dinner: Easier! Faster!

Strawberry Yogourt Smoothie Pops | © Urban Cottage Life.com
June 27, 2020June 30, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Strawberry Yogourt Smoothie Pops ❦ On Frizz & Hot Summer Days

Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Cake | © UrbanCottageLife.com
June 26, 2020June 27, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Cake & Imperfection

Queen Elizabeth Cake | © UrbanCottageLife.com
June 9, 2020June 12, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Queen Elizabeth Cake ❧ A Lifetime of Memories

Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream | © UrbanCottageLife.com
June 4, 2020June 10, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes ❦ Made with Love

Yellow Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork |© UrbanCottageLife.com
November 15, 2019November 19, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

Yellow Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork ❦ Love and Carrot Peelings

A Belgian waffle served with blueberry sauce and yogourt
June 6, 2019December 30, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Farewell to My Mother ♥ Belgian Waffles

Peppermint Meringues ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com 2013
December 11, 2017December 25, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❄ Making Peppermint Meringues With My Girl

Butter Horns ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
December 6, 2017December 25, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Butter Horns ❦ From My Mother’s Kitchen

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

A Second Birthday Party on Hazel Street

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

Carnival-Themed First Birthday Party

Metje's Belgian Green Beans | © Urban Cottage Life.com
October 20, 2015September 24, 2020 Marlene Cornelis

Metje’s Green Beans ❦ Belgian Style

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

Make Ahead Simplicity ❦ Happy Thanksgiving

Peanut Butter Cookies |© Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
May 13, 2015March 31, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

A Food Revolution of Sorts ❊ Peanut Butter Cookies

Banana Bread with Cinnamon-Scented Maple Butter ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
March 4, 2015January 6, 2016 Marlene Cornelis

Humble or Luxurious ❊ Banana Bread with Cinnamon-Scented Maple Butter

Little Hand in Mine | © Marlene Cornelis
January 25, 2015June 11, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Life, Inspired ❦ The Weekend Review – January 18 and 25, 2015

Winter Salad │© Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
January 11, 2015June 11, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Life, Inspired ❦ The Weekend Review – January 11, 2015

Frikadellen with Cherry Sauce | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
December 20, 2014March 29, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

Belgian Frikadellen (Meatballs) with Tart Cherry Sauce

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Sometimes winter calls for a bright and crunchy salad that’s like a staycation on a plate. See Tuna Salad Two Ways on the blog.
Southwest Chicken Soup is just the ticket for today’s cold weather. Slow soup or fast soup? Your choice! See the recipe at the link in profile.
It’s a good day for Orange Ginger Beef Stew.
Who am I to ignore #nationalchocolatecakeday? This Black Forest Cake seems like a great way to celebrate it.
The photos tell the story of the top 10 recipes on UrbanCottageLife.com in 2020, from #10 to #1. Check out the post at the link in my profile.
Another pair of beautiful earrings made by @lyndacarrdesigns from @curiositiesgs. Love the combo of old copper and silver, and the round elements of the design. New favourites!
My #bestnine2020. What can I say, you really liked it when I finally got my hair done! And batch cooking was pretty popular too. And then there’s a Christmas gift and a stiff drink to round things out.
Two options for New Year’s Day dinner: vegan braised lentils, beets & squash or (and?) an apple-stuffed pork roast with apple butter glaze. Both lentils and pork are auspicious for the new year. Let’s hope they work their magic for 2021! See link in profile.
You can still enjoy a lovely New Year’s Day brunch even if dining alone or with only the members of your household due to pandemic restrictions. Check out the link in my profile for a mix & match menu you can choose from to celebrate the arrival of 2021 in style.

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Urban Cottage Life is a friendly place, but there are some disclaimers and rules. I’m a home cook and recipe development enthusiast. I’m not trained as a chef, nutritionist, dietician, or food storage expert and the information I provide here does not constitute professional advice.

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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