Urban Cottage Life

modern scratch living

Menu Skip to content
  • Welcome!
  • Guide to Finding Recipes
  • Mobile Search
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work with Me!
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Tag: simple pleasures

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

Simple Pleasures ❄ Making Peppermint Meringues With My Girl

Rhubarb Syrup-Infused Water | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❉ Rhubarb Syrup-Infused Water

A Spice Route Tour of My Masala Box | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
April 15, 2014April 15, 2014 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ✼ A Spice Route Tour of My Masala Box

Gingerbread House Fun | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
December 13, 2013December 8, 2015 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❅ Gingerbread House Fun

Teaching a Cooking Class | © Life Through the Kitchen Window .com
November 9, 2013July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ✼ Passing It On Is the Root of the Matter

Fall Decor | © lifethroughthekitchenwindow.com
October 21, 2013October 20, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❦ Outdoor Decor for Fall

August 31, 2013September 1, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures • A Contrast in Beach Snacks

Simple Pleasures: Alstroemeria │ © Life Through the Kitchen Window
August 29, 2013August 28, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ✽ Flowers for the Hostess

The Simple Pleasures of Homemade Blueberry Jam | © Life Through the Kitchen Window
July 26, 2013July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❦ Homemade Jam

Blueberries Ready for Picking | © Life Through the Kitchen Window
July 14, 2013July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❉ Blueberry Picking

March 15, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ✻ A Place to Be Inspired

February 13, 2013February 12, 2016 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures for Valentine’s ~ Sugar Cookies Made With Love

January 23, 2013July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❅ A No-Bake Treat

December 4, 2012March 14, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❅ The Sweetness of a First Birthday

Pumpkins on Steps ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 27, 2012March 15, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ~ Pumpkin Cheer

September 28, 2012July 21, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❦ Tomatoes, Roasted Slowly

Market Bounty | © UrbanCottageLife.com
August 11, 2012August 2, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ✽ Market Bounty

August 5, 2012March 16, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❦ Fresh Tomatoes on Toast

July 15, 2012March 16, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ✽ Flowers of Friendship

June 29, 2012March 16, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ~ Breakfast At the Lake

June 13, 2012March 16, 2013 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❊ A Simple Bowl of Fruit

Posts navigation

Older posts

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

Search Urban Cottage Life

Find recipes by category

Subscribe & don't miss a thing at the Urban Cottage!

Add your email address and we'll send new posts right to your inbox! We keep your email address confidential.

Marlene Cornelis, Urban Cottage Life

Photo of Marlene Cornelis standing by a coffee station

Like Urban Cottage Life on Facebook!

Like Urban Cottage Life on Facebook!

Get a Glimpse of Cottage Life on Instagram

The difference a small change can make … Although my kitchen is spacious, the large window and three doors into it means I have almost no counter space — certainly no more than the smallest apartment galley kitchen I’ve had. Last year I bought this beautiful table to use for prep and to eat at. I set it against the length of the window, but found I almost never used it. It just seemed so awkward and inhospitable. Yesterday I changed its position and, suddenly, the room was transformed. This morning I made two batches of scones and it was a joy to use this space. Who knew?
An autumn gift … the delphiniums are blooming for a second time this year.
After nine months, I’m so delighted with my cut and colour that for once I’m not hiding behind my glasses. Thanks to the awesome @hair.by.lea!
Words of wisdom from @black_walnut_bakery_cafe today. A bonus with my #coldbrew.
I’ve just taken the R&R up a notch. Definitely recommend this lovely rose! And the lovely patterned bottle has a glass stopper too.
A little celebration on my patio. See those geraniums? Three of my granddaughters helped me in the garden today, weeding and planting. I’ve barely seen them in a year and a half, even though they live four minutes away, and it did my heart good. After that I did some more work, and then submitted an edited 75K-word manuscript to the author. That’s my third book this year and I have two others on the go. But I think I’ll take tonight and tomorrow off. Lots of work to do, but it’s Me Time.
I came across this beautiful message on one of my morning walks. ♥️
Meet Knap, my 12-year-old rescue cat. We’re still getting to know each other, but have already discovered a mutual interest in knitting. He’s a wonderful fellow and, by the way, his name means “handsome” in Flemish.
I haven’t been blogging. I haven’t been crafting. But I’ve been editing a cookbook (the next in a bestselling Canadian series) and it feels like the work I’m meant to do.

The Fine Print: Disclaimers & Copyright

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.

Urban Cottage Life (formerly Life Through the Kitchen Window) is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. You may print recipes for your own use. Feel free to share my recipes by way of links, ensuring credit to Marlene Cornelis or Urban Cottage Life.com. You may not use the photos or text on this site without permission from me.

© Marlene Cornelis/Urban Cottage Life.com/Life Through the Kitchen Window 2011–2021

Powered by WordPress.com.
 

Loading Comments...