Author Archives: Blue Owl Treats

About Blue Owl Treats

Welcome! I am Heather, a musician, baker, and teacher living in beautiful Vancouver, BC! I use this blog to share my love for baking and the odd DIY or crafting project. Enjoy!

Glazed Swedish Tea Ring

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Oh hello there! How have you been? Bet you’ve been busy enjoying these stunning dog days of summer! The weather in Vancouver has been picture perfect- balmy, sunny with robins-egg-blue-summery skies almost every day. Pretty tough to stay indoors plugging away at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Bread, Frosting, Homemade | Tagged bake, baking, bread, brown sugar, cinnamon, freshly baked, raisins, swedish, tea, tea ring | 1 Comment

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Hey! How are you? I feel like it’s been ages since I’ve shared a recipe and I’m looking forward to catching up. In the last few weeks I’ve been tied down with a whole different online endeavour– editing another website! What a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, Peanut Butter | Tagged baked goods, baking, chocolate, cookies, dessert, fresh, milk chocolate, peanut butter | Leave a comment

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

I love May. It is a month of long sunlit days, gardening, baby animals, as well as some of the prettiest flowers in bloom. We get to celebrate our mothers and leave our worries behind for the luxurious Victoria and Memorial Day long weekends.In May we … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Buttercream, Cake, cupcakes | Tagged baking, buttercream, cream cheese frosting, cupcakes, dessert, martha stewart, red velvet, red velvet cupcakes | Leave a comment

Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter & Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Nutella-Stuffed, Brown Butter & Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies. Just.. stop, right?! With every word you read in that title, the better the little treats sound. And the more devilish they seem. It is really no joke, these cookies are truly a mouthful of indulgence … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookies, Gardening, Nutella | Tagged baking, Browned Butter, chocolate, chocolate chip, cookies, goodies, gourmet, nutella, Salt, treats, vancouver | 3 Comments

Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

TGIF!! Have a fun weekend! Vancouverites, let’s hope this torrential rainstorm gives it quits once and for all. The weather gods are feeling a little moody up in the clouds today. Keep that umbrella close at hand my friend! I guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookies, home | Tagged cashews, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, dessert, hazelnuts, nuts, snacks, vancouver, Vancouver Symphony, walnuts | Leave a comment

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Do you have plans to celebrate the lucky Irish this evening? I am looking forward to enjoying a pint of Guiness after work tonight! If you’re in Van today, I hope you get a chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Breakfast | Tagged baking, breakfast, lemon, lemon juice, Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, muffins, poppy seeds, poppyseed, st patrick's day, vancouver | 4 Comments

The Infinity Cowl

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Time has a famous way of rushing past like sand through a sieve. Do you ever get that feeling? On busy days, something as simple as a mug of coffee, a favourite-song-break or a lunch date can be all you … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, home, Homemade, Knitting | Tagged alpaca, flute, homemade, infinity cowl, knit, knitting, merino, music, photography, scarf, stanley park, vancouver, wool, yarn | 3 Comments

Valentine’s Butter Cookies

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

On February 14th I was put on Cookie Duty. Yes, a very serious and important task! Think I’m joking? This is no jest. Here’s the story: Every Friday at the Orpheum, orchestra musicians meet for a highly anticipated coffee break … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cookies, Frosting, Valentines | Tagged butter, cookies, Cut Out, Heart, Royal Icing, Sugar, Sugar Cookies, valentines | 4 Comments

Apple Cheddar Muffins

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Good morning! This Tuesday feels like a Monday to me — after such a relaxing long weekend it’s time to get our head in the game again. Are you ready to conquer the week? I’m feeling like I need a … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Chickens, fresh eggs | Tagged apple, baking, breakfast, cheddar, cinnamon, muffins, treats | 2 Comments

Vunderbar

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Do you have funny vocabulary passed down to you by your goofy parents? I have so many! Words like “chesterfield” and “curmudgeon” are terms that should only rarely sneak into conversation. But in my family, they are are totally normal!