Category Archives: Baking

Pavlova Nests

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy long weekend! All Canadians out there, do you have any plans for Victoria Day? I am staying in the city to work, but am looking forward to a long bike ride this evening and to a seawall picnic with some … Continue reading →

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Homemade Granola Bars

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Hello sunshine! So, it turns out that 11 weather records were broken around BC this past weekend! What a glorious May we’ve been having in Vancouver.  Were you one of the thousands of Vancouverites to flood to the city’s sunny … Continue reading →

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Italian Crostatas

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

How well do you know your neighbours? I wish I knew mine better!

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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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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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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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