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Hi! I'm Marlynn, a cookbook author, recipe developer, WSET Level 2 wine pro, and food & wine travel expert at UrbanBlissLife.com. Each Saturday and Sunday morning, grab a cup of coffee and plan your meals for the week with my weekly recipe collections, wine pairings, and foodie travel tips. Here are a few past newsletters to give you an idea of what you can expect each week!

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Holiday Dinner Ideas

Food, Wine, Travel UrbanBlissLife.com On the Menu Inspiration for the week ahead Hey there, Reader! Are you prepping for a holiday feast? Whether you're enjoying a quiet dinner at home or inviting a bunch of friends and family over, we've got crowd-pleasing main course recipes for every occasion. Holiday Dinner Recipes Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb Get the Recipe One Pan Garlic Rosemary Sirloin Tip Roast & Potatoes Get the Recipe Air Fryer Ham Get the Recipe Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin Get the...
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instant pot pork roast

Fall into Flavor: Simple, Cozy Recipes for Crisp Days 🍁

Food, Wine, Travel UrbanBlissLife.com On the Menu Inspiration for the week ahead Hey there, Reader! Bonjour, from France! Alain and I have had a lovely time in Paris and the Loire Valley for the past 10 days with the most wonderful group of people. And I cannot wait to share our France travel tips, photos, and videos with you on the blog and Instagram soon! In the meantime, it's officially fall 🍁! Celebrate autumn by cozying up to these irresistible recipes to help you savor the season. Cozy...
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Reader faves + how to save your faves! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food, Wine, Travel April 21, 2024 On the Menu Inspiration for the week ahead Hey there, Reader! We've got a lot of new faces around here (welcome!), so I thought I'd share some of our most popular reader fave recipes in this week's newsletter. These are recipes that are tried-and-true, and many have dozens or hundreds of 5-star reviews between the blog and Pinterest. And we love how many readers have commented with their substitutions or how they made these recipes using what they had on...
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rigatoni pasta with a side of garlic bread

Easy Pasta Recipes 🍝

Food, Wine, Travel September 10, 2023 On the Menu Inspiration for the week ahead Hey there, Reader! September marks the official start of the busy season over here. The last four months of the year are always the busiest for the blog, and for our family. Between school, work, after-school activities, and holidays, there's always A LOT going on. And I know many of you understand, as it's a busy season for you, too! One thing we can always count on for fast, easy, delicious dinners during this...
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