Global Comfort Food Recipes + Food and Wine Travel Guides

Welcome to your global cuisine headquarters! At Urban Bliss Life, we share well-tested comfort food recipes from around the world, plus in-depth travel guides for foodies and wine lovers. Ready to dig in and taste the globe? Let’s go!

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🍂 Thanksgiving Recipes

Whether you’re hosting a large Thanksgiving Day dinner or enjoying a quiet celebration at home, we’ve got all the Thanksgiving Day appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts to satisfy cozy cravings. These recipes are also perfect for feeding the family on busy school nights or a Sunday supper.

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❤️ Reader Favorite Recipes

New to Urban Bliss Life? These popular recipes are 5-star, reader favorite recipes that are sure to become a regular part of your dinner rotation, too!

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Hello fellow food, wine, and travel lovers!

I’m a cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, WSET 2 Certified wine pro, mom of two, and dog lover. I’m here to help you with fast, easy, and delicious recipes, food & wine pairings, cooking & baking tips, plus food and wine travel guides.

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Latest Recipes

We are always in the kitchen, creating new recipes each week. Here’s the latest batch of tried & well-tested recipes:

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Air Fryer Recipes

Air frying is one of our favorite ways to cook basically everything, from breakfasts to dinners to desserts! These easy air fryer recipes are fast and flavorful.


🇵🇭 Filipino Recipes

Filipino food is a feast for all senses. Many of the Filipino recipes here have been passed down from my own Filipino mother and great-grandmother. I’m so proud to share these authentic Filipino recipes that I’ve adapted for today’s modern kitchen.

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Great Holiday Gift! ☀️

Listed as one of the Best Cookbooks for Teens by BookRiot, The Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook is my pride and joy. With the holidays coming up, this is a great gift idea. This cookbook of easy, delicious sweet & savory recipes is not just for teens — it’s great for beginning adult bakers, too!

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✈️ Latest Travel Articles + Guides

We travel regularly around the globe to bring you the most comprehensive city guides, with tips on where to stay, things to do, and where to eat. We only write about places we have experienced first hand to help you plan memorable travels of your own. Ready for your next adventure? Let’s go!

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🍷 Latest Wine Articles

Looking for the best wine to pair with your dinner? Or the best wineries to visit around the world? As WSET 2 and CSW certified wine experts, we’ve put together these food and wine pairing guides to help elevate any home cooked meal. Plus, we’re sharing our wine travel guides to some of the world’s top wine regions.

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