Author Archives: Blue Owl Treats

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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!

Rustic Herb Box

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Do you have a green thumb? When I was around seven years old my dad described my grandpa as having a green thumb. It sounded so magical, almost as if he had a special power. But what did it mean?

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Caramel Apple Cake

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Big news! It just so happens that we adopted a kitten! Yes we did! A 9 week old ball of fluff. Our little lady is an adorable, teensy, cream coloured Himalayan-Tabby cross named Cosette, Coco for short. She is extremely affectionate … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake Swirl Cupcakes

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Did you ever go through any phases growing up? Looking back, I had a couple funny ones! In grade six, I had a phase when I wore a pair of Gap blue fuzzy velvet pants to school religiously (I think … Continue reading →

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Blue Owl’s Smartie Cookies

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

with coconut, walnut and apricot Happy mid-week! What did you get up to over the past few days? I celebrated two of my good friends’ milestone birthdays on Saturday (one quarter century and one big 3-0), went to a huge … Continue reading →

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DIY: Lost At Sea Bottle

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

If you could travel anywhere in the world right this moment, where would you go? I could probably narrow it down to a handful of places (I’m so indecisive!) but all my dream destinations would be near the sea. I … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy Easter! I hope that you are enjoying your long weekend wherever you may be. Today, Vancouver is an absolutely gorgeous city (what’s new!) The skies are azure blue, the mountain peaks are dipped in white frosting and the sunshine … Continue reading →

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Easter Bites: Marshmallows

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Do you have any recipes that are on your bucket-list? Are there any recipes that have caught your attention, sparked your curiosity or enticed your sweet tooth while flipping through a magazine or scrolling down a website?

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Grandma’s Lemon Squares

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

You guessed it– these bars are coming to you straight from my Grandma Pat! Her lemon squares are the lemoniest, zestiest, crumbliest dessert bars ever. I have adored them ever since I can remember.

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D.I.Y. Stamp

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy Monday! I hope you had a weekend full of lucky charms, tasty brews and sleep-ins. Now back to the good old 9-5 grind. Here’s a fun, fast DIY craft to get your creativity flowing for the week ahead:

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St Patty’s Peppermints

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

How has your week been? I hope you’ve been keeping dry! What a soggy week we’ve been having here in Van. On the plus side, Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day are around the corner!

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