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!

Cranberry Hazelnut Granola

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

with Coconut, Seeds, and Maple Syrup According to the Rebar sisters, you better go get out your silk pyjamas and silver spoon because this is no gosh darn hippie-dippy granola. This granola recipe is made for the likes of queens.

Posted in Baking, Breakfast, Vegan | Tagged granola, healthy, rebar, vegan | 3 Comments

The Winterfell Cowl

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

As the Stark family is known to say, “Winter is coming.” Well, in the land of direwolves and white walkers it is. In reality, the crocuses are blooming and the days are getting longer. What a relief! Spring has sprung, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, Knitting | 5 Comments

White Velvet Cake

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

One of my favourite ways to pass time on a BC Ferries trip is to flip through glossy magazines in the ship souvenir shop. I am the sheepish kind of customer who

Posted in Baking, Cake, Frosting | 1 Comment

Customized Tray

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Is it one of your dreams to be served breakfast in bed at some point in your life? Well it is one of mine! There’s something so comforting and romantic about the idea. My fantasy is to be woken up … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Craft, DIY | Tagged breakfast, Craft, design, DIY, living room, stain, tray, wood | 1 Comment

Ma and Pop Waffles

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

I hope you had a relaxing weekend! What did you get up to? Did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night? I was proud of this Canadian composer’s win and swooned at her dress on the red carpet. My weekend was … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Bread, Breakfast | Tagged breakfast, family, morning, waffles | 2 Comments

Sweethearts

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

I love Pinterest. It’s a mecca for great ideas, style and design. It’s also a perfect outlet for daydreaming about what you’d look like, how you’d live and what you’d do in an imaginary world. Um hello please let’s eat fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cookies, Valentines | Tagged baking, cookies, heart shaped | 6 Comments

Vanilla Fudge Cake

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Last night my twin sister officially took off to begin her new adventure in Sydney, Australia for two years! I am going to miss her to Ayers Rock and back, but couldn’t be happier for her.

Posted in Baking, Cake, Chocolate | 1 Comment

Nipples of Venus

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

I hope you had a wonderful long weekend!

Posted in Baking, Cookies, Valentines | Tagged chocolate, cookies, valentines | Leave a comment

Rosemary Bread

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Do you ever walk down memory lane when you smell a certain scent? See a familiar image? My friend posted this BuzzFeed link today on Facebook and it made me laugh. I could relate to her so much.