Glazed Swedish Tea Ring

Glazed Swedish Tea Ring | 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 darn computer I’ll say!  Continue reading

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Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies | 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 of work. It should be live in the next few days or so, and I can’t wait to share it with you! Continue reading

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting | 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 attend graduations, perform final recitals and it seems like everyone and their little brother is Continue reading

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Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter & Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutella Stuffed Brown Butter Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies | 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 and delectableness!

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Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Nutty Chocolate Cookies | 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 it makes those sun bursts all the more spectacular, right? Spring has sprung in our fine city! Continue reading

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins | 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 take in this gorgeous, blustery day we have in front of us. :)

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The Infinity Cowl

The Capriccio Cowl | 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 need to feel Continue reading

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Valentine’s Butter Cookies

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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 at 12pm sharp.

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Apple Cheddar Muffins

Apple Cheddar Muffins | 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 couple warm up laps before starting off.

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Vunderbar

Vunderbar | 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! Continue reading

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