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!

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

With Cocoa Buttercream Frosting News update: Today, January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day! Could it be true!? According to this article from the Daily Meal, it is a cold hard fact. I know..Best Monday cheer-up. Probably ever!

Posted in Baking, Cake, Chocolate, cupcakes, Frosting | Tagged buttercream, chocolate, cupcakes, dessert, frosting, national chocolate day, treat, zucchini | 4 Comments

DIY Kitchen Canisters

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Well HELLO again! After a month blog-cation, I’m stoked to be back. Feeling all fired up and ready to share some delish recipes and crafty ideas with you! Hard to believe it’s been a month

Posted in Craft, DIY, home, Stationary | Tagged chalkboard paint, Cookie tins, Craft, DIY, kitchen, Kitchen Canisters, Mod Podge, recycle, storage | Leave a comment

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?

Posted in Baking, Christmas | Tagged baking, christmas, dried fruit, holiday, mincemeat, pastry, pie, spices | Leave a comment

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. :)

Posted in Baking, Christmas | Tagged baking, bark, chocolate, christmas, cranberries, easy, hazelnuts, vancouver, white chocolate | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Baking, Christmas, Cookies | Tagged baking, cardamom, christmas, cookies, dessert, holiday, orange, shortbread | Leave a comment

Baileys Brownies

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Today’s recipe is a batch of scrumptious, fudgey chocolate brownies with a fancy festive spin: Brownies with a splash of Baileys Irish Cream!

Posted in Baking, Chocolate, Christmas | Tagged baileys, Baileys Irish Cream, baking, brownies, chocolate, chocolate brownies, chocolate chips, festive, fudge, holiday, walnuts, white chocolate | 1 Comment

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.

Posted in Baking, Christmas, Cookies | Tagged christmas, cookies, german, gingerbread, holiday, pfeffernusse, spices | 2 Comments

Hazelnut Chews

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

A Week of Christmas: Day 2 Hazelnut Chews

Posted in Baking, Christmas | Tagged baking, chocolate, christmas, cookies, hazelnut, nutella, nuts | Leave a comment

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 →