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Tag: desserts and baked goods

Cherry Pie Pops

Cherry Pie Pops

Posted on: April 8, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
One last farm related treat before I wrap up all the festivities, and that’s these Cherry Pie Pops. Homemade pie is such a perfect All-American staple, I knew I had to have it reflected in my Farm Table. But there…
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Corn Cob Marshmallow Treats

Posted on: April 6, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
With Easter behind me, I have to get back to showing you all the ideas I had for Atti’s farm themed birthday party. The party was a success for Atticus, but also a big success for me since I got…
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Haystack Cookies….or Birds Nest Cookies!

Posted on: April 2, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
This is a two for one recipe. The only difference is which theme your party treats need to fit. If you’re throwing a farm birthday like I did for Atticus, then these are Haystack Cookies. If you’re looking for an…
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Herbal Caramel Chocolates

Herbal Caramel Chocolates

Posted on: December 23, 2014 Last updated on: April 2, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
When I was a kid we used to make those microwave wilton chocolate candies for everything. We’d pull out the box full of molds my mom had stuffed in a back cabinet from the week she decided she was going…
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Peanut Apple Butter Bars

Apple Peanut Butter Bars

Posted on: December 22, 2014 Last updated on: April 2, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
With only a few days before Christmas, it’s time to abandon plans for elaborate home made gifts for everyone from your mother to the mailman and go to the fastest gift of all – food. A plate full of sweet…
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Pigs in Pudding – A treat for sick day!

Posted on: February 21, 2013 Last updated on: August 28, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
When I was a kid, chocolate pudding was our greatest treat. It’s not like it’s so exotic, so I don’t know why we got so caught up in it, but pudding was the holy grail to us. Now that I’m…
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Recipe: Chocolate Cheerio Cookies

Posted on: February 13, 2013 Last updated on: August 28, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
For Atti’s birthday last week I wanted to bring a special treat to his class to share with all the other kids. I started thinking about what treat would make Atti the very happiest, and the truth is that, still,…
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Recipe: Caramel Apples

Posted on: October 31, 2012 Last updated on: September 3, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
We’re racing out the door to go charm the residents of Bear’s nursing home, but I wanted to make sure I got this up for you before I left. I’ll write out the recipe when I get back from the…
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Recipe: Chocolate Potato Chip Toffee

Posted on: October 18, 2012 Last updated on: September 3, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
I know what you’re thinking. Potato chips? In my chocolate? On top of TOFFEE? But go with me here. If you are a fan of salty and sweet, if you like your pretzels best when they’re covered in chocolate, if…
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Recipe: Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Posted on: June 6, 2012 Last updated on: September 12, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
This is my favorite last minute, want to impress, unexpected company, on a budget dessert. If you’re like me and always keep tortillas in your fridge and ice cream in your freezer, you will never be more than five minutes…
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