Tag Archives: christmas

Chocolate Hazelnut Holiday Brownies

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers down south! What are your plans this weekend? I’m looking forward to soaking up some of Vancouver’s crisp sunny weather and to hanging out with my

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Bourbon Gingersnap Whoopie Pies

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

“The Children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar-plumbs danced in their heads.”  Bah Humbug! The time has come to dispel all myths that Christmas is about catering to childrens’ sweet-tooths. Candy canes?  Chocolates? Pff boring. We … Continue reading →

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Traditional Mincemeat Pie

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

It’s hard to believe we are already at Day 7 of Blue Owl’s Week of Christmas series. It’s been a slice, my friends. :) I’m curious, which recipe was your fav?

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Cranberry Hazelnut White Chocolate Bark

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

In the mood for holiday baking but cut for time this week? If you’re feeling like lately you’re racing the clock, this recipe’s just for you. It only takes 10 mins out of your day. :) 

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Orange Cardamom Meltaways

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Today’s recipe is a classic shortbread cookie infused with orange zest and ground cardamom spice. The cookies are bite-sized and soft, and have a heavenly way of melting on your tongue in their buttery-icing-sugar simplicity.

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Pfeffernüsse Gingerbread

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Today’s holiday dessert is a traditional German gingerbread cookie, Pfeffernüsse! (Translated to mean pepper nuts). Each cookie is a tiny morsel, yet packed with fragrant spices and citrus zest.

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Hazelnut Chews

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

A Week of Christmas: Day 2 Hazelnut Chews

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Christmas Star Tarts

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

With Christmas around the corner (12 days away, can you believe it?) I am going to give you all a little extra loving in the upcoming week! Here it is– the Seven Days of Christmas– a series of seven delectable … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Banana Bread

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

I hope you had a fantastic Monday. If you woke up  in Vancouver like me this morning, we were in for a big surprise— snow!

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Snowdrop Cookies

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy American Thanksgiving to all the readers down south! What are you up to today?  After playing a concert this evening, I am going to hop on a midnight water taxi to have a little island get-away.

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